Creches in Co. Meath

Tusla’s register lists 168 early years services in Co. Meath across 41 towns and villages. The largest centres are Navan (40), Kells (14), Ashbourne (13), Dunshaughlin (10) and Ratoath (9). 40% offer full-day care and 92% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 35 take babies from birth and 48 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Meath

Smaller towns and villages: Athboy (4), Bettystown (4), Duleek (4), Stamullen (4), Enfield (3), Mornington (3), Slane (3), Ballivor (2), Clonee (2), Drumree (2), Dunsany (2), Kildalkey (2), Kilmessan (2), Laytown (2), Longwood (2), Oldcastle (2), Rathmoylon (2), Tara (2), An Uaimh (1), Brownstown (1), Castlejordan (1), Clonard (1), Collon (1), Donacarney (1), Johnstown (1), Julianstown (1), Kentstown (1), Kilcock (1), Kinnegad (1), Mulhuddart (1), Nobber (1), Summerhill (1), Átha Buí (1).

All 168 services in Co. Meath

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. Meath?

CrecheFinder lists 168 early years services in Co. Meath from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

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

The towns with the most registered services are Navan (40), Kells (14) and Ashbourne (13).

How many services in Co. Meath take babies?

35 of the 168 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 48 take children under 2.

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