Creches in Co. Kildare

Tusla’s register lists 176 early years services in Co. Kildare across 36 towns and villages. The largest centres are Naas (30), Newbridge (18), Celbridge (15), Leixlip (15) and Athy (13). 51% offer full-day care and 89% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 44 take babies from birth and 73 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Kildare

Smaller towns and villages: Kill (4), Prosperous (4), Monasterevin (3), Straffan (3), Athgarvan (2), Carbury (2), Castledermot (2), Curragh (2), Rathangan (2), An Currach (1), Ardclough (1), Ballymore Eustace (1), Caragh (1), Cellbridge (1), Dunlavin (1), Ellistown (1), Enfield (1), Maynooth(cid:9) (1), Monasterevan (1), Moyvalley (1), Naraghmore (1), Nr Monasterevin (1), Nurney (1), Rathcoffey (1), The Curragh (1).

All 176 services in Co. Kildare

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. Kildare?

CrecheFinder lists 176 early years services in Co. Kildare from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

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

The towns with the most registered services are Naas (30), Newbridge (18) and Celbridge (15).

How many services in Co. Kildare take babies?

44 of the 176 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 73 take children under 2.

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