First Steps Creche and Montessori, Dublin 3

Registered with Tusla, First Steps Creche and Montessori provides full-day care in Dublin 3 for children aged 0-6 years. Its registration allows for up to 33 children at a time. Ask about places for your child's age, fees, and whether it takes part in the NCS and ECCE.

Opening hours & service details

Ages: 0-6 yearsSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Service type: Full daycareSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.

At a glance

Fees: Confirmed on enquiry
NCS: Not yet confirmed. Ask the provider whether it takes part in the NCS
Tusla registration: TU2015DY070
Registered address (Tusla, Aug 2026): Carleton Hall, 53A Shelmartin Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3, Co. Dublin

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.

Read how the National Childcare Scheme works, and how free preschool (ECCE) fits in from age 2 years 8 months.

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Registration and inspections

Early years services in Ireland must register with Tusla, which publishes inspection reports. Search the Tusla early years register by service name to read this service’s reports.

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Questions about First Steps Creche and Montessori

What ages does First Steps Creche and Montessori take?

First Steps Creche and Montessori takes children aged 0-6 years (source: Tusla register, Aug 2026). Ask the service about places for your child’s age.

Is First Steps Creche and Montessori registered with Tusla?

Yes. First Steps Creche and Montessori is on Tusla’s register of early years services, registration number TU2015DY070.

How do I contact First Steps Creche and Montessori?

Use the Enquire now form on this page. We email your enquiry to First Steps Creche and Montessori with your consent and help confirm fees and availability.