Types of early years service
There are different types of early years services and the type you choose will be based on the needs of your child and your family.
A preschool service means any preschool, play group, day nursery, crèche, day care or any similar service that cares for children who are not yet attending a recognised school.
Childminding Service:
One person cares for children single-handedly in the childminder’s own home 2 hours or more per day.
Sessional pre-school service:
Offers a planned programme for not more than 3.5 hours a session.
Part-time day care service:
Offers a structured day care service for more than 3.5 hours but less than 5 hours a day.
Full day care service:
Offers a structured day care service for more than 5 hours a day.
Pre-school service in a Drop-in- Centre:
Offers day care which is only to be used now and again on a casual basis, and for not more than 2 hours while the parent or guardian is availing of a service or attending an event (for example going shopping).
Temporary pre-school service:
Offers day care only on a temporary basis. Examples include once off events such as a conference or a sports event.
Overnight pre-school service:
Pre-school children are taken care of for more than 2 hours between the hours of 7pm and 6am.
Note: A childminder caring for a relative’s children, caring for children from the same family or caring for up to 3 children from different families is not required to register with Tusla Early Years Inspectorate.
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You can download the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Who we are and what we do' leaflet here |
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