Creches in Co. Kilkenny

Tusla’s register lists 85 early years services in Co. Kilkenny across 36 towns and villages. The largest centres are Kilkenny (31), Callan (5), Piltown (4), Thomastown (4) and Ballyragget (3). 45% offer full-day care and 81% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 14 take babies from birth and 34 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Kilkenny

Smaller towns and villages: Piltown (4), Thomastown (4), Ballyragget (3), Castlecomer (3), Ferrybank (2), Kells (2), Mullinavat (2), Slieverue (2), Urlingford (2), Ballycallan (1), Ballyfoyle (1), Bennettsbridge (1), Carrigeen (1), Clifden (1), Co Wexford (FOR POST) (1), Conahy (1), Crosspatrick (1), Cuffesgrange (1), Danesfort (1), Freshford (1), Glenmore (1), Goresbridge (1), Gowran (1), Graiguenamanagh (1), Hugginstown (1), Inistioge (1), Johnstown (1), Kilmacow (1), Kilmanagh (1), Lisdowney (1), Mooncoin (1), Paulstown (1), Stoneyford (1), Via Borris (1).

All 85 services in Co. Kilkenny

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. Kilkenny?

CrecheFinder lists 85 early years services in Co. Kilkenny from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

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

The towns with the most registered services are Kilkenny (31), Callan (5) and Piltown (4).

How many services in Co. Kilkenny take babies?

14 of the 85 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 34 take children under 2.

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