ParentChild+: Equal Possibilities from the Start
- Joanne McCabe
- Nov 17
- 2 min read
Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) with Parenting Cavan is proud to launch the ParentChild+ Programme — a proven, home-based early learning initiative helping young children get the best possible start in life.
Acknowledgements
CCLD extend a sincere thanks to the ParentChild+ Committee who supported this initiative.
Anne Donnellan
Maria white
Anne Fortune
Savina Donohoe
Kieran Callaghan
Tara Lynagh
Darina Lynch
Special thanks to the National College of Ireland, Sinéad Tormey (Sláintecare Healthy Communities), John Donohoe (Community, Enterprise & Tourism, Cavan County Council), Global Indemnity Insurance Cavan, Tusla Cavan, and Cavan County Local Development for their funding and partnership, special thanks to Teresa Tracey, Johnston Central Library Cavan, for the support with resources and Joanne Mc Cabe Parenting Cavan Coordinator for getting the programme operational.
About the Programme
ParentChild+ supports parents and caregivers of children aged 1½ and 2½ years, helping them nurture their child’s love of learning and prepare for school through play, reading, and shared activities. Trained Home Visitors deliver two half-hour sessions per week in the family home during the school term. All books and toys used are gifted to families, encouraging continued learning between visits.
Learning Through Play
The programme builds confidence, communication, and curiosity — the building blocks of lifelong learning. The Programme sees parents as their first and best teacher, and parents learn fun, practical ways to engage with their child, strengthening bonds and promoting early literacy, numeracy skills, and social and emotional development and much more! Small moments of positive interactions and play make a big difference in a child’s life.
Supporting Families, Building Community
ParentChild+ reflects CCLD’s commitment to education, equality, and inclusion across County Cavan. By empowering families to make learning part of everyday life, CCLD helps build stronger, more connected communities — creating equal possibilities from the start.
If your child is between 1½ and 2½ years old, or you know a family who could benefit from this programme, please get in touch:
📞 087 474 0973 - Ann Crowe
National College of Ireland
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