Early Years (Pre School) Inspectorate

Update Thursday 20th May 2021

As you will be aware, all Tusla ICT systems have been disabled as a precaution in response to the cyber-attack on Friday 14 May 2021.  

This has had significant consequences for us in terms of how we interact with the services we regulate how we manage information that is submitted to us.   

It is important that we are available to you and there is a great deal of work being undertaken to put alternative systems in place but at present we are dependent on telephone and post for all communications. We will provide further information as soon as it becomes available.  

In the PDF document adjacent to this message you will find contact telephone numbers for the different departments that make up the Early Years Inspectorate. 

The latest update (20/05/21) issued to all Early Years Providers is available here.

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Welcome to Tusla’s Early Years Inspectorate.

Tusla is responsible for inspecting pre-schools, play groups, day nursery, crèches, day-care and similar services which cater for children aged 0-6 years.  

If you are a parent who uses or wants to use an early years’ service for your child, you will find lots of 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 an early years’ service, and information about Tusla’s role as regulator, as well as general news and updates.

If you are an early years’ service provider, or would like to register as one, you will find helpful information, templates and forms that will assist you, as well as news and updates.

061 461700	ey.reception@tusla.ie		061 461715	ey.registration@tusla.ie