Early Years Inspectorate - School-Age Services
NoticeNew school-age regulations are coming:
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The Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (School Age Services) Regulations 2026 are on their way. We anticipate that they will be published in Quarter 4 of 2026, although the publication date and commencement arrangements remain subject to confirmation by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE).
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The Early Years Inspectorate is the statutory regulator of early years services in Ireland. Regulation includes registration, inspection and, where necessary, enforcement. Early years services include; pre-school services, school age services and childminding services.
A school age service is a service that provides care, which includes a range of developmental and recreational activities for children under the age of 15 years, who are in primary or post-primary education, outside of school hours. For example, an afterschool service, or a breakfast club service.
If you are thinking about establishing a school age service, you will find specific information and guidance on what you need to do and how to do it.
If you work in a School age service either as a Registered Provider or in any other role, you will find helpful information and resources that will support you here.
We have created a short video to support school age providers in preparing for an inspection of a school age service.
If you are a parent/guardian who uses or wants to use a school age service for your child, or you would like general information you will find information here to help you make your decision including the register of early years services, most recent inspection reports, and information and tips on what to look for when choosing a service.
You will also find information on who to contact if you have a complaint or concern about a school age service, and information about the Early Years Inspectorate’s role as regulator.
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061 440602 |
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ey.reception@tusla.ie | |
newapplications.eyi@tusla.ie |
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061 440603 | |
061 440604 |
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registration.renewal@tusla.ie |