Pre-school education and childcare
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Describes the different types of child care available including creches, childminders, pre-schools.Your childcare options
Overview
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The ECCE scheme provides up to 2 years of early childhood care and education for children of pre-school age. -
The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is a new scheme that provides financial support to help parents to meet the costs of childcare. -
Early Start is a programme designed to boost educational achievement among disadvantaged three- and four-year-old children. -
Information on childhood education, including the role of the Department of Education. -
Pre-school childcare providers are regulated by law. Find out about the rules concerning play groups, day nurseries,crèches, childminders and other service providers. -
The CCSP Saver Programme supports disadvantaged parents and parents in training, education or low-paid employment to access childcare at reduced rates. -
School age childcare providers are regulated by law. Find out about the rules that apply to childcare services providing care to school age children. -
A subsidy reducing the cost of childcare for certain children in Tusla-registered childcare.