Creches in Co. Westmeath

Tusla’s register lists 67 early years services in Co. Westmeath across 17 towns and villages. The largest centres are Mullingar (25), Athlone (18), Kilbeggan (3), Kinnegad (3) and Moate (3). 49% offer full-day care and 88% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 18 take babies from birth and 27 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Westmeath

Smaller towns and villages: Kilbeggan (3), Kinnegad (3), Moate (3), Castlepollard (2), Delvin (2), Rochfortbridge (2), An Muileann Gearr (1), Atha Luain (1), Athboy (1), Killucan (1), Multyfarnham (1), Rathowen (1), Streamstown (1), Tyrellspass (1), Tyrrellspass (1).

All 67 services in Co. Westmeath

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. Westmeath?

CrecheFinder lists 67 early years services in Co. Westmeath from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

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

The towns with the most registered services are Mullingar (25), Athlone (18) and Kilbeggan (3).

How many services in Co. Westmeath take babies?

18 of the 67 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 27 take children under 2.

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