Information and announcements on the National Childcare Scheme - the pathway to quality, accessible, affordable childcare in Ireland.
16/06/2026
An bhfuil a fhios agat tá tú fós in ann a bhaint as fóirdheontas ón Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) nuair a bhfuil tú fostaithe faoi láthair nó nach bhfuil? Is féidir leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar na cineálacha fóirdheontas atá ar fáil ar ár suíomh Gréasáin: www.ncs.gov.ie
16/06/2026
Did you know that you can still avail of a National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy whether or not you’re currently employed? You can find more information on the types of subsidies available on our website: www.ncs.gov.ie
02/06/2026
Did you know? You can claim additional hours of National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the summer holidays?
Visit www.ncs.gov.ie/faqs today for more details!
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/
