Creches in Co. Louth

Tusla’s register lists 101 early years services in Co. Louth across 14 towns and villages. The largest centres are Dundalk (46), Drogheda (28), Ardee (6), Dunleer (4) and Castlebellingham (3). 53% offer full-day care and 78% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 19 take babies from birth and 37 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Louth

Smaller towns and villages: Dunleer (4), Castlebellingham (3), Clogherhead (3), Blackrock (2), Carlingford (2), Collon (2), Dún Dealgan (1), Louth Village (1), Omeath (1), Tallanstown (1), Termonfeckin (1).

All 101 services in Co. Louth

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. Louth?

CrecheFinder lists 101 early years services in Co. Louth from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

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

The towns with the most registered services are Dundalk (46), Drogheda (28) and Ardee (6).

How many services in Co. Louth take babies?

19 of the 101 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 37 take children under 2.

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