Preschools & childcare in Co. Kilkenny

158 services across 47 towns.

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Service type Sessional preschool 47 Full day care 38 After-school / school-age 69 Childminder 4

Approach Montessori 33 Naíonra (Irish-medium) 1

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Child's age Babies (under 1) 18 Toddlers (1 to 2 yrs 8 mths) 88 Preschool (2 yrs 8 mths to 5) 158 School age (5 and over) 158

Funding ECCE free preschool Early Childhood Care and Education programme 112 National Childcare Scheme Subsidies towards childcare costs 121

Sessions Morning 47 Afternoon 116 Full day 42

Inspection Has an inspection report 93

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Conahy Community Playschool

Conahy, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 23 Oct 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Croìa Childcare

Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 17
Last inspection: 27 Jan 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Croia Early Childhood Education & Afterschool Care

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

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

CuddlesnSnuggles

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 6
Last inspection: 22 Aug 2024

Childminder No ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla childminding register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Cuffesgrange Pre School & Afterschool CLG

Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 28 May 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Cuffesgrange Preschool and Afterschool CLG

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
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

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Danesfort Childcare

Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 73
Last inspection: 20 Mar 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Danesfort Childcare

Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny

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

Deenside Early Years

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

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

Deenside Early Years Ltd

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 78
Last inspection: 4 Jul 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Droichead Childcare

Callan, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 60
Last inspection: 1 Oct 2024

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Droichead Family Resource Centre CLG

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 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

Dunnamaggin After- School

Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 13 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 40
Last inspection: 6 Nov 2024

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

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

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Early Days Montessori

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 24 Jul 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Eden Childcare Kilkenny

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 83
Last inspection: 5 Dec 2024

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Eden Childcare Ltd

Loughboy, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 22
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

Enable Ireland Specialised Early Years Service

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 37
Last inspection: 12 May 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Fairy Folk

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 12 Feb 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Firoda Afterschool

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 11
Last inspection: No report linked

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

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

First Impressions

Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 19 Feb 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

First Steps Montessori

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 30
Last inspection: 7 Oct 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 68
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

From Home 2 Home

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 20
Last inspection: 30 Apr 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

From Home 2 Home

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 22
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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Giant Steps Montessori

Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 18
Last inspection: 19 Jun 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026