Blackhorse Childcare, Dublin 7

Opening hours & service details

Ages: 1-6 yearsSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Registered places: Up to 58 children at a timeSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Service type: Full daycare, afterschoolSource: childcare directory (childcareonline.ie).

At a glance

Fees: Confirmed on enquiry
NCS: Not flagged as participating. Ask the provider
Tusla registration: TU2015DY029
Registered address (Tusla, Aug 2026): 20 Springfield, Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7, Co. Dublin, D07
Website: blackhorsechildcare.ie

What will it cost after NCS?

Every family can get the NCS universal subsidy of up to €2.14 an hour (max €96.30 a week) at a participating service. For example, a €280 weekly full-time fee would come to about €183.70 after the universal subsidy. Income-assessed subsidies can reduce it further.

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Tusla inspections

Latest published report: 18 Jul 2025 (Inspection report)

5 regulations compliant
2 not compliant (action required)

Tusla carried out an unannounced inspection on 18 Jul 2025 and looked at 7 regulations. The inspector found the service compliant with 5 and not compliant with 2: management and recruitment (Reg. 9) and safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child (Reg. 23). The full report explains each finding.

Read the full report on tusla.ie

Inspection information from the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate. Summary written by CrecheFinder; read the full report for details.

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Other childcare in Dublin 7

Abbey TotsFull daycare
Tigers Childcare Nephin RoadFull daycare, part-time, sessional, afterschool
Tiny Toes Community CrecheFull daycare

Childcare near Blackhorse Childcare

Tigers Childcare Nephin RoadDublin 7 · 0.2 km
Abbey TotsDublin 7 · 1.2 km
Lollipop LaneDublin 11 · 1.7 km
Tiny Toes Community CrecheDublin 7 · 2.1 km
Blooming Lillies Early Education CentreFinglas · 2.4 km
Bizzy B's CrecheFinglas · 2.6 km

Questions about Blackhorse Childcare

What ages does Blackhorse Childcare take?

Blackhorse Childcare takes children aged 1-6 years (source: Tusla register, Aug 2026). Ask the service about places for your child’s age.

Is Blackhorse Childcare registered with Tusla?

Yes. Blackhorse Childcare is on Tusla’s register of early years services, registration number TU2015DY029. Its latest published inspection report is from 18 Jul 2025: read the full report on tusla.ie.

What other childcare is near Blackhorse Childcare?

Nearby services on CrecheFinder include Tigers Childcare Nephin Road (Dublin 7, 0.2 km), Abbey Tots (Dublin 7, 1.2 km) and Lollipop Lane (Dublin 11, 1.7 km). Distances are straight-line between registered addresses.

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Registration and inspection information: Tusla – Child and Family Agency, Register of Early Years Services (Aug 2026) and Early Years Inspectorate reports. Contains Irish Public Sector Information licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

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