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Tusla - Child and Family Agency


Since 2014 all Early Years Services come under the remit of Tusla - The Child and Family Agency.

Tusla-The Child and Family Agency is responsible for inspecting pre-schools, play groups, nurseries, crèches, day-care and similar services which cater for children aged 0-6, under the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2006.

On their website under Early Years Services you will find information relating to the following.

  • Inspection services
  • Inspection report
  • Types of pre-school services
  • Lists of pre-school services
  • Contact details of pre-school inspectors
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Early Years Services
  • Tips for Parents
  • Information on the new registration system.

  • The Child and Family Agency's services also have the remit for the following areas:


  • Child protection and welfare services
  • Educational Welfare Services
  • Psychological Services
  • Alternative care
  • Family and Locally-based Community Supports
  • Early Years Services
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Services

  • For more information visit Tusla's Website

    Parents Notice – School Age Childcare


    Childcare services for school-age children must now register with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. School-age childcare services have not, to date, been subject to registration, so this is a significant step forward in ensuring quality school-age childcare.

    Services must register their service if their primary purpose is to care for children where their parents are unavailable.


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    "To support and assist families and children in Clare through the provision of accessible, affordable, high quality childcare in a warm, caring environment."

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