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Service type Sessional preschool 2084 Full day care 1826 After-school / school-age 3216 Childminder 202

Approach Montessori 1043 Naíonra (Irish-medium) 219

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Child's age Babies (under 1) 1082 Toddlers (1 to 2 yrs 8 mths) 3951 Preschool (2 yrs 8 mths to 5) 7306 School age (5 and over) 7298

Funding ECCE free preschool Early Childhood Care and Education programme 4876 National Childcare Scheme Subsidies towards childcare costs 5568

Sessions Morning 2084 Afternoon 5300 Full day 2028

Inspection Has an inspection report 4421

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The Play House After- school

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 105
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

The Playhouse Preschool

Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 44
Last inspection: 13 Apr 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Playroom

Claregalway, Co. Galway

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 47
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 Playroom Project

Dundalk, Co. Louth

Ages: 1 yr to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 53
Last inspection: 21 Jun 2022

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Playroom Project, Women's Aid, Dundalk

Dundalk, Co. Louth

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 10
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

The Playroom Project – Drogheda Women’s & Children’s Refuge Centre Ltd

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 10
Last inspection: No report linked

Sessional preschool ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Playschool Crosspatrick

Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 14
Last inspection: 4 Aug 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Playschool Crosspatrick

Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 4 yrs to 13 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

The Preschool Stewarts Care Ltd

Palmerstown, Co. Dublin

Ages: 3 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 18
Last inspection: 27 Jan 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE unconfirmed NCS unconfirmed

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Purple Bell

Tara Hill, Co. Wexford

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
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 Purple Bell

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
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 Purple Bell

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 60
Last inspection: 1 Jul 2026

After-school / school-age No ECCE NCS

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

The Purple Bell Preschool

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 10 Feb 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Purple Penguin Creche & Montessori

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 73
Last inspection: 8 Oct 2024

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Purple Penguin Creche & Montessori

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 19
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 Quay Before, After School & Pre School

Ballina, Co. Mayo

Ages: 4 yrs to 12 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 66
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

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

Theresa's Playgroup

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 11
Last inspection: 17 Oct 2024

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Rookery Creche and Montessori

Dublin 3, Co. Dublin

Ages: 0 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Full day
Capacity: 47
Last inspection: 12 Aug 2025

Full day care ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Rower Pre- School

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 29 Apr 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The Schoolhouse Preschool

Coolkenno, Co. Wicklow

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 22
Last inspection: 14 Jan 2026

Sessional preschool ECCE No NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026

The School Yard Club Limited

Portarlington, 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

The Shalom afterschool

Cork, Co. Cork

Ages: 4 yrs to 15 yrs
Sessions: Afternoon
Capacity: 40
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 Shalom Montessori Pre- School

Cork, Co. Cork

Ages: 2 yrs to 6 yrs
Sessions: Morning, Afternoon
Capacity: 55
Last inspection: 21 Oct 2025

Sessional preschool ECCE NCS

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Source: Tusla register · last checked 17 Oct 2026