Useful Articles For Parents looking for Childcare:

Types of Childcare Explained
It can all get a bit confusing! Full time day care, part time day care, sessional care, drop in care, wobblers, toddlers. Find out what's what in our childcare types explained section. Read More...

5 Steps to Choosing Quality Childcare
Start looking for childcare as far in advance as you can. No matter what type of care you are considering - a childcare center or care in someone else's home - finding the right child care option can take some time.. Read More...

What to Look Out For When Choosing
The first step you should take is to make a list of qualities you're looking for in a childcare provider, such as experience, staff rations, flexibility etc. When searching for a new crèche or childcare facility make sure to give yourself plenty of time so that you are not under pressure to make a quick decision. Read More...

Helping Your Child To Settle into Childcare
You've just started your child in a new creche.  It's the first day however things go wrong and your child protests loudly when its' time for you to say good bye. Read More...

Search for Childcare in Your Area
Use our advanced search to find childcare in your area. You can search for childcare by county, town and even by what facilities are provided.

Childcare in the News in Ireland
Childcare is always a popular subject in our national and local media. We try to keep you informed by always updating our News Section with what's happening. Read More...

ECCE Scheme: All you need to know about
In the budget of 2009 the Government announded it's free preschool place, also known as the ECCE (Early Child Care Education) scheme. Here is all you need to know about it.
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ECCE Calculator
Now you can calculate when your child is eligible for a place in the ECCE scheme. Go to the ECCE Calculator now

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