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Childcare guides for Dublin parents

Plain-English guides to costs, subsidies and childcare in your area.

Costs guide · 2026 Childcare costs in Dublin after the NCS subsidy Typical weekly fees, how the National Childcare Scheme works, worked examples and ways to bring the cost down. Read the guide Fees by area · 2026/27Creche fees in Dublin by areaMedian full-day fees by council area, Core Funding fee caps now and from September 2027, and creche numbers for each Dublin area.See fees by area

Schemes, costs and inspections

Costs guideCreche fees in DublinTypical weekly fees and what you pay after the NCS subsidy.NCSNational Childcare Scheme explainedSubsidy rates, how to apply and a weekly cost calculator.ECCEFree preschool (ECCE) 2026/27Who is eligible, what is free and how it works with the NCS.TuslaTusla inspection reportsWhere to find a creche’s reports and how to read them.RatiosCreche ratios in IrelandAdult-to-child rules by age and service type, from the 2016 Regulations.

Area guides

Creches in Dublin 15Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Clonsilla & more Creches in Clondalkin & Dublin 22Clondalkin, Newcastle, Baldonnell & Balgaddy Creches in LucanLucan and Balgaddy Creches in Rathfarnham & TempleogueRathfarnham, Templeogue, Knocklyon, Firhouse & Ballyboden Creches in Dublin 8The Liberties, Kilmainham & Inchicore Creches in Dublin 12Crumlin, Kimmage & Walkinstown Creches in BalbrigganBalbriggan, Balrothery, Balscadden & Naul Creches in DonabateDonabate, north County Dublin Creches in Citywest, Saggart & RathcooleCitywest, Saggart, Rathcoole & Brittas Creches in Finglas & Dublin 11Finglas, Ballygall, Glasnevin & The Ward Creches in Dublin 9Glasnevin, Ballymun, Santry & Whitehall Montessori & preschoolsSessional and Montessori services across Dublin Creches in Dublin 18Sandyford, Leopardstown, Foxrock, Cabinteely & Shankill · 65 listed Childcare in SantryDublin 9 · 2 listed Childcare in DundrumDublin 16 · 16 listed Childcare in HansfieldDublin 15 · 1 listed Childcare in TallaghtDublin 24 · 52 listed Childcare in BlackrockSouth County Dublin · 4 listed Childcare in SwordsNorth County Dublin · 39 listed

All Dublin areas we list

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