Early Childhood Ireland is the leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with our members to achieve quality experiences for every child in Early Years and School Age Care settings. We advocate for an effective and inclusive Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services. Vision Every young child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care settings. Mission Supporting and empowering members to provide the highest quality Early Years and School Age Care services for children and their families in centres and childminders’ homes. Our two key organisational ambitions are that by 2026: 1. Early Childhood Ireland is the largest membership organisation in the sector and our members are leading the way in achieving quality practice in their child-centred settings 2. Early Childhood Ireland is the leading advocate for children in the Early Years and School Age Care sector in Ireland, has influenced policy and legislative development in EYSAC towards the quality system we have championed; and Ireland has achieved an investment level of 1% of GDP by 2025.