Preschools & childcare in Co. Laois

155 services across 38 towns.

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Abbeyleix 7

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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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Nicola Rowan

Carlow, Co. Laois

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

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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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Play Together

Graiguecullen, Co. Laois

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 36
Last inspection: 25 Jun 2024

Full day care ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Play Together Afterschool

Camross, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 12
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

Play Together Montessori Preschool

Graiguecullen, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 39
Last inspection: 21 Aug 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Portarlington Afterschools Project

Portarlington, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 68
Last inspection: 5 Sep 2024

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

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

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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Quinagh Creche and Montessori School

Carlow, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 40
Last inspection: 24 Mar 2026

Full day care ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Rascals Childcare Ratheniska

Laois, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 48
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

Rias Kids Academy

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 9 Jun 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla 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

Sherpa Kids Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 13 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 48
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

Shooting Stars Pre- School

Ballyfin, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 20 May 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Silly Billies Playschool

Portarlington, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 34
Last inspection: 24 Mar 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla 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

Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Ages: 4 yrs to 10 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

Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare Ltd

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 106
Last inspection: 18 Jun 2026

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

St Abbans CA Co Ltd Crettyard Childcare

Crettyard, 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

Stay & Play Childcare

Stradbally, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 19
Last inspection: 8 Jun 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

Stepping Stones Early Years Service

Castletown, Co. Laois

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 33
Last inspection: 29 Apr 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No 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