The Chestnut Tree Preschool, Dublin 9

The Chestnut Tree is a Tusla-registered early years service in Dublin 9, offering sessional care for children aged 0-6 years. Its registration allows for up to 10 children at a time. If you need a place for a baby, ask early about availability, fees and the NCS.

Opening hours & service details

Ages: 0-6 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: TU2015DY209
Registered address (Tusla, Aug 2026): Geraldstown House Familly Resource Centre, Old Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9, 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 The Chestnut Tree

What ages does The Chestnut Tree take?

The Chestnut Tree takes children aged 0-6 years (source: Tusla register, Aug 2026). Ask the service about places for your child’s age.

Is The Chestnut Tree registered with Tusla?

Yes. The Chestnut Tree is on Tusla’s register of early years services, registration number TU2015DY209.

How do I contact The Chestnut Tree?

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