Creches in Co. Sligo

Tusla’s register lists 59 early years services in Co. Sligo across 26 towns and villages. The largest centres are Sligo (23), Ballymote (4), Ballisodare (3), Collooney (3) and Tubbercurry (3). 68% offer full-day care and 83% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 17 take babies from birth and 31 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Sligo

Smaller towns and villages: Ballymote (4), Ballisodare (3), Collooney (3), Tubbercurry (3), Grange (2), Strandhill (2), Ballinfull (1), Ballintogher (1), Ballyrush (1), Bunninadden (1), Caltragh (1), Carraroe (1), Charlestown (1), Cliffoney (1), Coolaney (1), Dromard (1), Dromore West (1), Easkey (1), Enniscrone (1), Forthill (1), Geevagh (1), Gurteen (1), Rosses Point (1), Sooey (1), Templeboy (1).

All 59 services in Co. Sligo

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. Sligo?

CrecheFinder lists 59 early years services in Co. Sligo from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

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

The towns with the most registered services are Sligo (23), Ballymote (4) and Ballisodare (3).

How many services in Co. Sligo take babies?

17 of the 59 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 31 take children under 2.

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