Preschools & childcare in Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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Abbeyleix 7

Arles 1

Athy 2

Ballacolla 2

Ballinakill 2

Ballybrittas 1

Ballybrophy 2

Ballyfin 2

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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Little Scholars Montessori School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 11
Last inspection: 16 Sep 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Little Stars Montessori School at KSH

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 74
Last inspection: 12 Feb 2026

Full day care ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Little Stars Montessori School at KSH

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 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

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Magic Moments Montessori

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 44
Last inspection: 4 Sep 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Magic Moments Montessori

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 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

Maples 2

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 18
Last inspection: 13 Jan 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Maples 2 - The Mushroom

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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

Monica Delaney

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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O’Moore Place Childcare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 32
Last inspection: 3 Oct 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Portlaoise Nursery and Montessori School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 56
Last inspection: 24 Feb 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Portlaoise Nursery and Montessorri School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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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Sherpa Kids Holy Family National School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 132
Last inspection: 14 Aug 2024

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

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

Sherpa Kids Portlaoise Educate Together NS

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
Last inspection: 2 Dec 2024

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

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

Silly Billies Playschool

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 9 Apr 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Stradbally Afterschool Centre Stand Alone

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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

Suaimhneas Community Childcare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 80
Last inspection: 3 Jul 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Suaimhneas Community Childcare

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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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The Hive @ Maples

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 84
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

The Hive at Maples Early Years

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 44
Last inspection: 3 Jun 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Maples Creche

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 53
Last inspection: 9 Mar 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Maples Creche

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 35
Last inspection: 24 Apr 2024

After-school / school-age ECCE NCS

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

The Rainbow Castle

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 26
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

The Rainbow Castle Ltd.

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 80
Last inspection: 30 Jun 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Stables@Maples

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 44
Last inspection: 25 Sep 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Stables@Maples

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

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