Preschools & childcare in Co. Carlow

81 services across 24 towns.

Filters 1

Filters

Clear all

Service type Sessional preschool 19 Full day care 21 After-school / school-age 36 Childminder 5

Approach Montessori 15 Naíonra (Irish-medium) 1

Inferred from provider names, not an official classification.

Child's age Babies (under 1) 14 Toddlers (1 to 2 yrs 8 mths) 44 Preschool (2 yrs 8 mths to 5) 81 School age (5 and over) 81

Funding ECCE free preschool Early Childhood Care and Education programme 54 National Childcare Scheme Subsidies towards childcare costs 65

Sessions Morning 19 Afternoon 55 Full day 26

Inspection Has an inspection report 55

81 services

A–Z Recently inspected

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Absolute Beginners Crèche

Tullow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 49
Last inspection: 20 Aug 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Anne’s Montessori

Hacketstown, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 18
Last inspection: 15 Oct 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Apple Tree Pre- School

Hacketstown, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 24 Mar 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Askea Community Childcare Centre

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 128
Last inspection: 15 Aug 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Askea Community Childcare Centre

Askea, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
Last inspection: 12 Mar 2025

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

B

Ballinkillen Pre School

Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 7 Dec 2023

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Ballon Rathoe Community childcare Facility LTD

Ballon, Co. Carlow

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 120
Last inspection: 27 Feb 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Ballon Rathoe Community childcare Facility LTD

Ballon, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 80
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Borris Community Playschool Ltd

Borris, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 29
Last inspection: 17 Oct 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

C

Cherish Childcare

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 46
Last inspection: 14 May 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Cherish Childcare and Learning Centre

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 24
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Cill an Oir Afterschool, Carlow Regional Youth Service

Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 4 Jul 2024

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Clareville Montessori School

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 33
Last inspection: 21 Jan 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Coiste Naíonra Ceatharlach

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 36
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Creative Kids

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 33
Last inspection: 22 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

D

Dolmen Nursery & Montessori School

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 11
Last inspection: 10 Apr 2025

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Dolmen Nursery and Montessori School

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 27
Last inspection: 10 Apr 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

F

Fiona Sutton

Rathvilly, Co. Carlow

Ages: 0 yrs to 14 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 6
Last inspection: 31 Jan 2025

Childminder No ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla childminding register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Forward Steps Resource Centre

Tullow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 44
Last inspection: 15 May 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Forward Steps Resource Centre CLG

Tullow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 48
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

G

Glynn Preschool

Saint Mullins, Co. Carlow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 16 Jan 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Grainne Murray

Bennekerry, Co. Carlow

Ages: 0 yrs to 14 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 6
Last inspection: 12 Jun 2026

Childminder No ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla childminding register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

H

Holy Angels Day Care Centre

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 24
Last inspection: 28 Nov 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

View profile

Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

I

In Safe Hands Bagenalstown

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 44
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

In Safe Hands Creche

Carlow, Co. Carlow

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 36
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

View profile

Source: Tusla school age register · last checked 17 Oct 2026