Preschools & childcare in Co. Donegal

286 services across 81 towns.

All towns Letterkenny 61 Buncrana 19 Leitir Ceanainn 15 Donegal Town 13 Lifford 12 Carndonagh 11 Donegal 11 Ballyshannon 9 Ballybofey 5 Killybegs 5

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Service type Sessional preschool 83 Full day care 63 After-school / school-age 133 Childminder 7

Approach Montessori 22 Naíonra (Irish-medium) 28

Inferred from provider names, not an official classification.

Child's age Babies (under 1) 48 Toddlers (1 to 2 yrs 8 mths) 151 Preschool (2 yrs 8 mths to 5) 286 School age (5 and over) 286

Funding ECCE free preschool Early Childhood Care and Education programme 174 National Childcare Scheme Subsidies towards childcare costs 237

Sessions Morning 83 Afternoon 216 Full day 70

Inspection Has an inspection report 160

286 services

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Dunfanaghy Community Playhouse Ltd

Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 18
Last inspection: 11 Mar 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Elaine's Wains

Newtowncunningh am, Co. Donegal

Ages: 0 yrs to 14 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 6
Last inspection: 3 Jul 2024

Childminder No ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla childminding register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Emma's Childminding Service

Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 6
Last inspection: 23 Feb 2023

Childminder No ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla childminding register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

EMSC Montessori Ltd

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 100
Last inspection: 16 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

EMSC Montessori Ltd

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 48
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

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Fairytales Afterschool Service Croaghross

Portsalon, Co. Donegal

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

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Fairytales Day Care

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 29 Nov 2025

Sessional preschool No ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Fairytales Day Care Ltd

Milford, Co. Donegal

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 72
Last inspection: 15 Apr 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Fairy Tales Day Care Ltd

Rathmullen, Co. Donegal

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

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

First Five Early Years Education Ltd T/A Wonderyears Pergola

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 3 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 66
Last inspection: 27 Jan 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

First Steps Playgroup

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 17
Last inspection: 11 Nov 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Footprints Montessori

Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 11 Jun 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Glen Outdoor

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 50
Last inspection: 3 Feb 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Glen Outdoor School

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

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

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd

Glenties, Co. Donegal

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 51
Last inspection: 30 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd

Glenties, Co. Donegal

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 45
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

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Happy Start Montessori Pre- School

Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 40
Last inspection: 17 Feb 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Hilltop Academy

Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 66
Last inspection: 6 Aug 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Honey Bees Pre- school

Muff, Co. Donegal

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 88
Last inspection: 21 Nov 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Iarscoil an Fháil Charraigh

Falcarragh, Co. Donegal

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

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Iarscoile Páistí Sásta

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 80
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Iarscoil Ghorta'Choirce

Gortahork, Co. Donegal

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 24
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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

Iarscoil Rann na Feirste

Annagry, Co. Donegal

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

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Iarscoil Réaltaí Móra

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

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

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Iarscoil Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 12
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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