Sessional
Natural Start
Donabate, Dublin
Natural Start in Donabate is on Tusla's register of early years services, offering sessional care for children aged 2-6 years. Its registration allows for up to 22 children at a time. Ask whether it runs ECCE sessions for your child's start date and if it offers extra paid hours.
Opening hours & service details
- Ages
- 2-6 yearsSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
- Service type
- SessionalSource: 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
- TU2015FL233
- Registered address (Tusla, Aug 2026)
- Apple Blossom Cottage, Ballymadrough, Donabate, 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.
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 Natural Start
What ages does Natural Start take?
Natural Start takes children aged 2-6 years (source: Tusla register, Aug 2026). Ask the service about places for your child’s age.
Is Natural Start registered with Tusla?
Yes. Natural Start is on Tusla’s register of early years services, registration number TU2015FL233.
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