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How to Join

Please download the appropriate application form from the list below.

Individual/Organisational Membership

Individual membership applies to any person applying in their own right who is not already associated with an early years group, who subscribes to Early Years' values and Principles.

Organisational membership applies to any organisation which is not a direct childcare setting but which is involved in supporting or promoting high quality childcare and education services, and which subscribes to Early Years' values and principles.

Group Membership

Group membership covers any providers of group based early years care and education, who support Early Years' values and principles.

Student Membership

Student Membership is available to any individual who is undertaking a qualification which involves the care and education of children or young people and who subscribes to Early Years' values and principles.

High/Scope Membership

Individual High/Scope membership applies to any person applying in their own right who is not already associated with an early years group, who subscribes to High/Scope Ireland’s values and principles.

Organisational High/Scope membership applies to any organisation which is involved in supporting or promoting high quality childcare and education services, and which subscribes to High/Scope Ireland’s values and principles.


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