ECCE
The ECCE Programme is a universal free preschool programme available to all eligible children for two years before starting primary school. In line with primary schools, the programme runs from September to June for three hours per day, five days per week.
NCS
The National Childcare Scheme provides financial support to help families with their early learning and childcare costs. There are two types of subsidies available for children aged between 24 weeks and 15 years of age who are attending a participating TUSLA registered childcare service or TUSLA registered childminder.
To find out more about universal and income assessed subsidies please go to www.ncs.gov.ie