Preschools & childcare in Co. Laois

155 services across 38 towns.

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Abbeyleix 7

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Ballacolla 2

Ballinakill 2

Ballybrittas 1

Ballybrophy 2

Ballyfin 2

Service type Sessional preschool 37 Full day care 40 After-school / school-age 70 Childminder 8

Approach Montessori 17 Naíonra (Irish-medium) 1

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Child's age Babies (under 1) 28 Toddlers (1 to 2 yrs 8 mths) 85 Preschool (2 yrs 8 mths to 5) 154 School age (5 and over) 154

Funding ECCE free preschool Early Childhood Care and Education programme 112 National Childcare Scheme Subsidies towards childcare costs 128

Sessions Morning 37 Afternoon 107 Full day 48

Inspection Has an inspection report 96

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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

Kuddz Kidz Playschool

Raheen, 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

Kuddz Kidz Playschool Raheen

Raheen, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 55
Last inspection: 29 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla 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

Lisgorm Services Ltd T/A Leanbh Mo Chroi

Rathdowney, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 64
Last inspection: 10 Mar 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Lisgorm Services LTD T/A Leanbh Mo Chroí

Rathdowney, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 54
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

Little Learners Pre- School

Graiguecullen, Co. Laois

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 46
Last inspection: 16 Jun 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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

Majella's Montessori School

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 28 May 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla 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

Merry Mornings

Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 23 Sep 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla 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

Mountmellick Youth and Family Resource Centre

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
Last inspection: 24 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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Na Blatha Beaga

Shanahoe, Co. Laois

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

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Na Blatha Beaga

Abbeyleix, 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

Naomh Áine Naíonra

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 42
Last inspection: 25 Nov 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Na Paisti Community Childcare

Portarlington, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 35
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

Na Páistí Community Créche

Portarlington, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 114
Last inspection: 7 Jul 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026