Guides & tools for parents
Choosing childcare means decoding funding schemes and inspection jargon. These short guides and calculators are written for parents, not professionals.
Guide
Types of childcare in Ireland
Sessional, full day care, after-school and childminders, plus what Montessori and Naíonra mean.
Guide
ECCE & NCS funding explained
The two State childcare schemes, who qualifies and how they combine.
Guide
Reading a Tusla inspection report
What the findings mean and how to use them when choosing a service.
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