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Creches in Dublin 18: Sandyford, Leopardstown, Foxrock, Cabinteely & Shankill

Creches, preschools and Montessori schools in Sandyford, Leopardstown, Foxrock, Cabinteely, Stepaside, Carrickmines, Cherrywood and Shankill, with costs after the NCS explained.

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Looking for a creche in Sandyford, Foxrock or Cabinteely? Dublin 18 covers a large part of south-east County Dublin in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, from Sandyford and Leopardstown out to Stepaside, Kilternan and Glencullen at the foot of the mountains, and east to Foxrock, Cabinteely, Loughlinstown and Shankill. The Luas Green Line runs through Sandyford, Leopardstown, Ballyogan and Carrickmines to Brides Glen at Cherrywood, and the M50 and N11 cross the district. Many services here sit near the Sandyford business district and the newer Cherrywood and Ballyogan developments, so check each one’s location against your commute. Below is every service we list here: 65 services, from full-day creches to Montessori schools and sessional preschools, grouped by the area they are listed under. Open a profile to see its registered details and latest Tusla inspection, and send a free enquiry about places and fees.

Sandyford (10)

Shankill (10)

Cabinteely (8)

Leopardstown (8)

Foxrock (7)

Carrickmines (6)

Dublin 18 (6)

Loughlinstown (3)

Cherrywood (2)

Kilternan (2)

Stepaside (2)

Glencullen (1)

Sandyford is split between Dublin 16 and Dublin 18. We list Sandyford services here. Stillorgan services are on our Blackrock, Stillorgan & Booterstown page. Listings come from public sources: Tusla’s register (August 2026), childcare committee directories and providers’ own websites.

What will it cost?

Fees are set by each service and confirmed when you enquire. Every family can get the NCS universal subsidy of €2.14 an hour, up to €96.30 a week, at a participating service. Services in the State’s Core Funding scheme can charge no more than €280 a week for a full-day place of 40 to 49 hours 59 minutes in 2026/27 (gov.ie). From September 2027 the cap falls to €250 and the universal subsidy rises to €2.50 an hour for children up to senior infants.

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Choosing a creche in Dublin 18

Ask each service about places for your child’s age, the hours you need, and whether it takes part in the NCS and ECCE. Before you decide, read its latest reports on Tusla’s early years register. Our Tusla inspection reports guide shows what to look for. Our creche ratios guide explains the adult-to-child rules for each age. If your child is close to preschool age, see free preschool (ECCE). For Montessori and sessional options across the city, see Montessori schools in Dublin.

Questions about creches in Dublin 18

How many creches are listed in Dublin 18?

We list 65 services here in 12 areas: Sandyford, Shankill, Cabinteely, Leopardstown, Foxrock, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Loughlinstown, Cherrywood, Kilternan, Stepaside, Glencullen. The 63 with a capacity on Tusla’s register are registered for up to 3,745 children between them. The list grows as we add services from Tusla’s register.

Which creches in Dublin 18 offer full daycare?

37 of the 65 services we list here include full-day care in their listed care type, including Beechwood Childcare, Cocobee Childcare, Daisychain Montessori & Childcare, Dimples Creche & Montessori, Discoveries Creche & Montessori Shankill, Giraffe Childcare Central Park and others. The others offer sessional or part-time care, often the free preschool year (ECCE).

Is Sandyford in Dublin 16 or Dublin 18?

Both. The Sandyford business district and most newer housing have D18 Eircodes, while some addresses towards Ballinteer use D16. We list every Sandyford service on this page so you can compare them together.

Which areas does Dublin 18 cover?

Dublin 18 includes Sandyford (part), Leopardstown, Foxrock, Cabinteely, Carrickmines, Ballyogan, Stepaside, Kilternan, Glencullen, Cherrywood, Loughlinstown and Shankill.

Are there Montessori schools in Dublin 18?

Yes. 24 services we list here have Montessori in their name: Cedar Montessori School, Clonkeen Montessori School, Copperbeech Montessori, Daisychain Montessori & Childcare, Dimples Creche & Montessori, Discoveries Creche & Montessori Shankill and others. See also Montessori schools in Dublin.

Is there an Irish-language naíonra in Dublin 18?

Yes. A naíonra is a preschool run through Irish. We list 2 here: Naionra Pobail Seanchill CTR and Naionra Thaobh na Coille.

How much does a creche cost in Dublin 18?

Each service sets its own fees, so ask for a quote when you enquire. Services in the State’s Core Funding scheme can charge no more than €280 a week for a full-day place of 40 to 49 hours 59 minutes in 2026/27, and the universal NCS subsidy of €96.30 a week brings that to no more than €183.70 (gov.ie). See our guide to creche fees in Dublin.

Can I use the NCS subsidy at these creches?

The National Childcare Scheme can be used at any participating Tusla-registered provider. The universal subsidy is €2.14 an hour for up to 45 hours a week, and the income-assessed subsidy depends on your family’s circumstances (ncs.gov.ie). Services marked NCS above are flagged as participating; for the others, ask the provider. Our NCS calculator gives a weekly estimate.

When can my child start free preschool (ECCE)?

A child must be 2 years and 8 months old on or before 31 August to start ECCE that September, and it gives 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 38 weeks (Citizens Information). For 2026/27, children born between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2023 are eligible (ncs.gov.ie). Read how ECCE works with the NCS.

How do I check a creche’s Tusla inspection reports?

Early years services must register with Tusla, which publishes inspection reports. Search Tusla’s early years register by the service’s name or Eircode. Our guide to Tusla inspection reports explains how to read them. Our creche ratios guide sets out the staffing rules inspectors check.

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Guides for parents

Costs guideCreche fees in DublinTypical weekly fees and what you pay after the NCS subsidy.NCSNational Childcare Scheme explainedSubsidy rates, how to apply and a weekly cost calculator.ECCEFree preschool (ECCE) 2026/27Who is eligible, what is free and how it works with the NCS.TuslaTusla inspection reportsWhere to find a creche’s reports and how to read them.RatiosCreche ratios in IrelandAdult-to-child rules by age and service type, from the 2016 Regulations.

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