Creches in Co. Cavan

Tusla’s register lists 66 early years services in Co. Cavan across 26 towns and villages. The largest centres are Cavan (12), Bailieborough (6), Ballyjamesduff (6), Virginia (6) and Cootehill (5). 65% offer full-day care and 67% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 21 take babies from birth and 29 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Cavan

Smaller towns and villages: Ballyconnell (3), Belturbet (3), Kingscourt (3), Mullagh (3), Killeshandra (2), Kilnaleck (2), Arva (1), Ballinagh (1), Ballyhaise (1), Blacklion (1), Bunnoe (1), Cavan Town (1), Crossdoney (1), Crosskeys (1), Dowra (1), Kilcogy (1), Lough Gowna (1), Loughduff (1), Shercock (1), Stradone (1), Swanlinbar (1).

All 66 services in Co. Cavan

Paying for childcare: NCS and ECCE

Every Tusla-registered service can tell you whether it takes part in the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), which lowers weekly fees, and the free preschool ECCE scheme. You can also read how to read a Tusla inspection report. CrecheFinder does not list fees for these services yet: ask the service when you enquire.

Questions parents ask

How many creches are there in Co. Cavan?

CrecheFinder lists 66 early years services in Co. Cavan from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

Which towns in Co. Cavan have the most childcare services?

The towns with the most registered services are Cavan (12), Bailieborough (6) and Ballyjamesduff (6).

How many services in Co. Cavan take babies?

21 of the 66 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 29 take children under 2.

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