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28/05/2026

An bhfuil aon smaoineamh agat do shocruithe cúram leanaí a athrú leis an tSamhraidh ag teacht isteach?

Le comhairle agus tacaíocht a fháil, is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh le do Choiste Cúram Leanaí Cathrach/Contae áitiúil.

Is féidir sonraí do CCC áitiúil a fháil anseo: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/publications/city-and-county-childcare-committees/

28/05/2026

Are you thinking of changing your childcare arrangements for the Summer months?

For advice and support in the process, you can contact your local City/County Childcare Committee.

Details for your local CCC may be found here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/publications/city-and-county-childcare-committees/

21/05/2026

The quickest and easiest way to make a National Childcare Scheme (NCS) application is online on our website, https://www.ncs.gov.ie/en/.

If you’re applying for a Universal award, you could even receive your CHICK on the same day!

14/05/2026

Ar mhaith leat do chostais chúram leanaí a laghdú? Tá an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) anseo chun cabhrú leat!

D’fhéadfadh tuismitheoirí incháilithe leanaí faoi bhun 15 bliana d’aois leas a bhaint as suas le 45 uair in aghaidh na seachtaine de chúram leanaí fóirdheonaithe.

Féach ar https://www.ncs.gov.ie/ie/ le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, lena n-áirítear conas iarratas a dhéanamh.

14/05/2026

Looking to cut the cost of your early learning and childcare? The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is here to help!

Eligible parents of children under 15 could benefit from up to 45 weekly hours of subsidised childcare.

Visit https://www.ncs.gov.ie/en/ for more information, including details on how to apply.

08/05/2026

Did you know? Tusla-Registered Childminders now offer the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)!

You can use your NCS subsidy with any participating Tusla registered childcare service – including Tusla registered childminders. This means more choice for families!

Whether you’re seeking a crèche, Montessori, afterschool or childminder, use our Childcare Search function to find a registered provider near you: www.ncs.gov.ie/childcare-search

08/05/2026

An raibh a fhios agat? Tá an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) á cur ar fáil ag Feighlithe Leanaí atá cláraithe le Tusla anois!

Is féidir leat d'fhóirdheontas a úsáid le haon soláthraí cúraim leanaí atá rannpháirteach, feighlithe leanaí san áireamh, atá cláraithe le Tusla.

Tá liosta iomlán de sholáthraithe seirbhíse cúraim leanaí SNCL ar fail anseo: https://www.ncs.gov.ie/ie/childcare-search/

30/04/2026

An raibh a fhios agat? Is féidir le gach teaghlach le leanaí faoi 15 bliana d’aois cur isteach ar an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL). Is féidir leat cur isteach ar dhá chineál fóirdheontais:
- Fóirdheontas Uilíoch - fiú suas le €96.30 gach seachtain, do gach leanbh
- Fóirdeontas Ioncam-Mheasúnaithe - a bhíonn bunaithe ar thástáil acmhainne, fiú suas le €5.10 gach uair
Tá áireamhán fóirdheontais ar fáil anseo a chabhróidh leat meastachán a dhéanamh ar an tsuim a bhféadfá a bheith incháilithe di sula ndéanfaidh tú d’iarratas: www.ncs.gov.ie

30/04/2026

Did you know? All families with children under 15 can apply for subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS). There are two types of subsidies:
- A universal subsidy – worth up to €96.30 per week, per child
- Income assessed subsidy – based on your family’s income, can cover up to €5.10 per hour
Not sure which one suits your family? Use our subsidy calculator at www.ncs.gov.ie to find out today!

23/04/2026

Tá sé éasca iarratas a dhéanamh ar an Scéim Náisiúnta Chúram Leanaí (SCNL).
Is féidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar an bhfóirdheontas ar líne trí MyGovID fíoraithe a úsáid: www.ncs.gov.ie. De rogha air sin, is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an Ionad Tacaíochta do Thuismitheoirí ar 01 906 8530 chun iarratas poist a iarraidh.
Tosaigh ag laghdú do chostais chúram leanaí inniu!

23/04/2026

Applying for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is easier than you might think!
Apply online at www.ncs.gov.ie using a verified MyGovID. If you’re applying for a Universal award, you could even receive your CHICK on the same day! Or, if you would like to apply by post, please call the Parent Support Centre on 01 906 8530 to request an application.
Start saving on your childcare costs today!

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Block 1/Floor 2, Miesian Plaza, 50-58 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2
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http://ncs.gov.ie/

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