Licensed facilities offering children between the ages of 0 and 12 either full- or part-time care. Included are Montessori programs, preschoolers, and nurseries.
Important nuances:
overseen by Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency.
Usually follow the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program for free preschool hours.
The following websites can help you to create an exhaustive list of crèches (childcare facilities) around Ireland: ω
The Child and Family Agency Tusla keeps a comprehensive record of all registered early years services available in Ireland. Organised by county, tusla.ie provides details on every service in this register.
Early Childhood Ireland’s Childcare Search: Montessori schools, preschoolers, and crèches among other providers are easily accessible in Early Childhood Ireland’s database. To locate services close by, use location searches. early childhood in Ireland.ie
The Childcare Service Search offered by the National Childcare Scheme offers a means of looking for childcare facilities engaged in the scheme. This covers specifics about services calendars and pricing. www.2.hse.ie+1ncs.gov.ie+1
Entering your closest town or Eircode will let you search for local crèches, preschools, and Montessori schools on Childcare.ie. childcare.ie +1 childcare.ie +1
Childcare Directory published by Dublin City Childcare Committee If you are especially seeking for services in Dublin, this directory shows several childcare providers together with their contact information and provided services. online.ie for childcare
Examining evaluations and inspection records helps one choose a crèche by guaranteeing the quality and safety of the offered services. Directly contacting the providers will also enable you to better grasp their facilities, availability, and curriculum.