ECCE Scheme: Information for Parents
What is the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)?
The ECCE is a new scheme designed to give children access to a free Pre-School Year of appropriate programme-based activities in the year before they start primary school. Participation in a pre-school programme provides children with their first formal experience of early learning, the starting-point of their educational and social development outside the home. Children who avail of pre-school are more likely to be ready for school and a formal learning and social environment.
Guide for parents to help understand the ECCE/Free preschool scheme (Irish)
Search for services participating in the ECCE/Free preschool scheme
Optional Charges to Parents under the ECCE/Free preschool Scheme
To see the DCYA Official Leaflet for Parents click here:
For a list of Childcare Services in Dublin City please visit http://childcareonline.ie/search-childcare-providers.php.
For a list of a IMEB (Irish Montessori Education Board) services in the Country please see http://www.imebtrust.org/List%20of%20Schools.htm
For more information on Childcare Choices and other information please visit our Parents section http://childcareonline.ie/parents.php