Preschools & childcare in Portlaoise, Co. Laois

57 services in Portlaoise; 155 across 38 towns in Co. Laois.

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Service type Sessional preschool 10 Full day care 15 After-school / school-age 30 Childminder 2

Approach Montessori 12 Naíonra (Irish-medium) 0

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Child's age Babies (under 1) 9 Toddlers (1 to 2 yrs 8 mths) 27 Preschool (2 yrs 8 mths to 5) 56 School age (5 and over) 56

Funding ECCE free preschool Early Childhood Care and Education programme 44 National Childcare Scheme Subsidies towards childcare costs 51

Sessions Morning 10 Afternoon 40 Full day 17

Inspection Has an inspection report 34

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After the Bell Afterschool

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 36
Last inspection: 22 Jul 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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Baby Bear's Pre- School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 11
Last inspection: 13 Mar 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Bernie Tynan's Preschool

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 39
Last inspection: 21 May 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Birchgrove Afterschool

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 35
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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Colette Behan

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 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

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Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 63
Last inspection: 7 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 66
Last inspection: 19 Mar 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 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

Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 1 Dec 2025

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 11
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

Darling Buds Montessori and Daycare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 46
Last inspection: 24 Aug 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Elaines Little Treasures Preschool Limited

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 33
Last inspection: 4 Jun 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Evelyn Keyes

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 2 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 4
Last inspection: 6 Aug 2025

Childminder No ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla childminding register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Fairbrother Childminding Ltd. T/A Orchard Childminding Service

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 50
Last inspection: 6 Aug 2025

Full day care ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Fairbrother Childminding LTD T/A Lisduff Farm

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 110
Last inspection: 8 May 2026

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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Iosa Linn

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 36
Last inspection: 14 Oct 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Jelly Tots

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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

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Karen's Homework Klub

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 24
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

Kilminchy School House

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 55
Last inspection: 23 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Kilminchy School House

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 10
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

Kolbe Pre-School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 10
Last inspection: 15 Oct 2025

Full day care ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Kuddz Kidz Playschool

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 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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Laois International School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 14 Jul 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Laois International School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 30
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

Laois Partnership

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 50
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