How to find a childcare place?
Please click on the Tusla links below if you are looking for any of the following childcare services such as a creche, pre-school, Montessori, a childminder or afterschool service:
There are 3 lists to consider when looking for a childcare place.
List 1: Registered Early Years Services (Creches, pre-schools, Montessori, childminders):
https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-providers/register-of-early-years-services-by-county/
List 2: Registered School Aged Care (Before & Afterschool) Services:
Go to the Clare section on the link below.
https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/school-age-services/i-am-a-parent-guardian/
List 3: Voluntary Notified Childminders
You can contact the office of Clare County Childcare Committee to request a copy of the list of Voluntary Notified Childminders in Clare. Childminders who are minding 3 or less children (in their own home) or who are legally exempt from registering with Tusla may choose to voluntarily notify that they are providing a childminding service by contacting Clare County Childcare Committee.
Phone: 065 6864862 Email: info@clarechildcare.ie
Is my child eligible for free pre-school?
Please click on the link below (Click Media) for eligibility dates for the Free Pre-school (ECCE) programme:
ECCE Eligibility Calculator:
https://www.childcare.ie/ecce-calculator
