Guidance during the Covid 19 Pandemic
The well-being, health and safety of children, their families and those working in the early learning and care (ELC) and school age childcare (SAC) sector during the Covid 19 pandemic, […]
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The well-being, health and safety of children, their families and those working in the early learning and care (ELC) and school age childcare (SAC) sector during the Covid 19 pandemic, […]
Barnardos have launched a number of free, online publications for childminders which are currently available through their website. Publications include: Stories & Storytelling Providing for Play Understanding Children’s Behaviour Supporting […]
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) announced the Childminding Reopening Grant in June 2020, in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. The purpose of the Childminding Re-opening Grant […]
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs launched the Draft Childminding Action Plan on 29th August 2019, for public consultation. The overall objective of the Draft Action Plan is to […]
Manager: Pam Drennan
Contact: 059 97 75185 / 087 8054678
Address: Grove, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Full-time
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE
Manager: Anne Whittle/ Niamh Walsh
Contact: 083 3709687
Address: Main Street, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional, Part Time, Full Day Care
Age Group(s): Preschool, Toddler
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE, NCS
Manager: John McDonald
Contact: 056 7706507
Address: Ballyhall, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Part-time
Age Group(s): Preschool, Toddler
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE, NCS
Manager: Attracta Kane
Contact: 056 8830119
Address: Chapel Avenue, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE
Manager: Gillian Watkins
Contact: 056 7790821
Address: 10/11 Lintown Way, Johnswell Road, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Full-time
Age Group(s): School Age, Preschool, Toddler
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE, NCS
Manager: Lorraine Knowles
Contact: 056 7790524
Address: 78/79 Robertshill, Circular Road, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Full-time
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE, NCS
Manager: Siobhan O’ Brien
Contact: 0861380564
Address: Fairgreen, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, ECCE
Manager: Aine Russell
Contact: 056 7701971
Address: Unit 4, IDA Business & Technology Park, Loughboy, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Full day care, Sessional Day care, Naionrai, Montessori, Afterschool
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Maria Power – Bryan
Contact: 087 9581130
Address: Bankside, Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group: Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Sarah Corcoran
Contact: 086 1525631
Address: Carrigeen Community Hall, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group: Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Noirin Buggy & Catherine Bergin
Contact: 0564440830
Address: Oak hill, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Orla Neary
Contact: 0567765667
Address: Seville Lawns, Margaretsfield, Callan Road, Co. Kilkenny.
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS ECCE, CCS/P
Other: Montessori Preschool Classes available.
Manager: Patty Byrne
Contact: 0564442584
Address: Cloneen Bridge, Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Suzanne Coughlan
Contact: 0567758775
Address: 7 Blackchurch Square, Inistiogue, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Sessional
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Carmel Everard
Contact: 0863768305
Address: Cloghoge, Ballycallan, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Martha Cassin
Contact: 0863431984
Address: Conahy Community Hall, Upper Conahy, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Name: Pamela Costello
Contact: 0860834652
Address: 119 Ashfield East, New Orchard, Kilkenny
Service Type: Registered Childminder
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS
Manager: Aoife Bergin
Contact: 087 7922278/056 7729144
Address: Church Hill National School, Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Aoife Dunne
Contact: 0567700766
Address: 1 Fr Campion Place, Danesfort, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Lorraine Courtney
Contact: 0564400947
Address: Kilkenny St, Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Maggie Davis
Contact: 0567755664
Address: Friary Complex, Mill street, Callan, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Eileen Raggett
Contact: 0567756956
Address: Montessori, Glendine Road, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Paula Rudkins / Michelle Boland
Contact: 056-7762326
Address: The O’Neill Centre, St. Josephs Road, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool
Manager: Maria Hitchcock
Contact: 0567771387
Address: 60 Richview, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional, Afterschool
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age.
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Ann Marie O’Shea
Contact: 0567730660
Address: Tinvaun, Stoneyford, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, CCS/P
Manager: Mary Verling
Contact: 0876492389 0567764333
Address: 5 Springmount, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Siobhan Weymss
Contact: 0567754449
Address: 9 Maudlin court, Thomastown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional & Afterschool
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Marie Ann Cleere
Contact: 086-2677936
Address: Ballagh, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Jackie Walsh
Contact: 087-9393320
Address: Parish Hall, Robinstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Deirdre Fenlon
Contact: 0567733667
Address: Main Street, Gowran, Kilkenny
Service Type: Part time, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Gretta McGovern
Contact: 051830284
Address: Rathpatrick, Slieverue, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Debbie Stokes
Contact: 0868455482
Address: Fiddown, Piltown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Lynn Finnegan
Contact: 0567771767
Address: 69 Springfield, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny
Service Type: Part time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Valerie Norris
Contact: 0872039404
Address: Lismatigue, Hugginstown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Mags Davis
Contact: 0879910760
Address: Jerpoint West, Thomastown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, CCS/P
Manager: Mick Kenny
Contact: 0851688009 / 0568838562
Address: Main St., Johnstown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, CCS/P, NCS
Manager: Aisling Walton
Contact: 0567730911
Address: Kells, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Annette Nolan
Contact: 0567726697
Address: Blanchvilles Park, Clifden, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Alicia Mastrandrea
Contact: 0567770234
Address: Bishop Birch Training Institute, Nuncio Road, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Lorraine Courtney
Contact: 0567752001
Address: KLP, St Patricks Court , Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, NCS
Manager: Helen Murphy – Walsh
Contact: 0876117384 051885767
Address: Pitlochry, Dangan, Kilmacow, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Moira Millea
Contact: 0567764279
Address: 1 The Green, Ayrfield, Granges road, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Afterschool.
Age Group(s):Toddler, Preschool, School Age.
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Natasha Riley Byrne
Contact: 0567786591
Address: 1 Pococke Valley, Johnswell Rd, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Helen Coogan
Contact: 0876978588
Address: Play and Learn, Lisdowney, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional, Afterschool
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Carol Leavy
Contact: 051422930
Address: Flower Hill, Rosbercon, New Ross, Wexford
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Sharon O’Brien
Contact: 051896769
Address: 7/8 the Hawthorns, Roseleigh, Mooncoin, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager:Sharon O Brien
Contact: 0873346946/ 0877774688
Address: Banagher Court, Piltown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Tracey Brannigan & Aoife O’Brien
Contact: 0567775667
Address: Unit 8A, Cillin Hill , Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Lorraine Brett
Contact: 0567755759
Address: Clonmel rd, Callan, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Lorraine Brett
Contact: 0567755759
Address: Clonmel rd, Callan, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age.
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Gillian Treacy
Contact: 0567764700
Address: 54/55 Hollybank Lawn, Clongowen, Kilkenny
Service Type: Part time, Afterschool
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Lorna McCormack
Contact: 0567777409
Address: 7 Marble Creft, Ardnore, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Bronagh Curry
Contact: 0567760187
Address: Community Centre, Hebron Rd , Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Service Type: After School
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: CCS/P, NCS
Manager: Louise Williams
Contact: 0567764832
Address: 1 Smithlands Court, Loughboy, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age.
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Emma Nolan
Contact: 0564440004
Address: Clorinka, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Maria Kenneally
Contact: 0872899809
Address: Community Centre, Mullinavat, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Shiela Brennan
Contact: 0852864001
Address: Loch bui, Loughboy, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Laura Aylward
Contact: 0852124104
Address: 38a Fiodh Mor, Abbeylands, Ferrybank, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Cliona Woodford
Contact: 0568832700
Address: Tobernopeiste, Freshford, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Baby, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Laura Dooley
Contact: 0851652589
Address: Lough Hill, Ballinakill, Laois
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Lorrain Shalev
Contact: 0876330349
Address: Methodist Church Hall, 10 William Street, Kilkenny, R95PD88
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Joan O’Gorman
Contact: 051641171
Address: Skough Hill, Owning, Piltown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Kathleen Roche
Contact: 051832775
Address: Slieverue GAA Grounds, Airmount Road, Slieverue, Kilkenny
Service Type: Part time & Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Margaret Walsh
Contact: 086 8587779/051898236
Address: Inchacarron, Mullinavat, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Marie Ring
Contact: 056-7761142
Address: 23 Cedarwood Crescent, Loughboy, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full Time, Part Time, Sessional & Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Marie Ring
Contact: 0868030850
Address: 18 Whitewood, Garringreen, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Helen Mallon
Contact: 0599726806
Address: 60 Oak Lawns, Paulstown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full Time & Sessional.
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Laura Fitzpatrick
Contact: 0567703310
Address: 31 Talbots Gate, Freshford Rd, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age.
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Margaret Tone
Contact: 0567723309
Address: Newpark Close FRC, Newpark, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Vera Lacey
Contact: 0567727720
Address: The Left Bank, Bennetsbridge, Kilkenny
Service Type: Fulltime, Afterschool.
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age.
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Karen Foran
Contact: 0567751988
Address: Fr McGrath Centre, St Josephs Rd, The Butts, Kilkenny
Service Type: Fulltime
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Bridget Dowling
Contact: 0868920034
Address: Ballyfoyle, Muckalee, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Betty Gannon
Contact: 051423737
Address: Ballylogue, The Rower, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
Manager: Sabrina O’Brian
Contact: 0567754666
Address: Rock Rd, Grennan, Thomastown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Part time
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Gillian Mason
Contact: 0567754421
Address: 48 Maudlin Court, Thomastown, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full Time, Part Time & Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Michelle Woodgate
Contact: 0567796189
Address: No 1 Rath Ullord, Bonnetsrath Rd, Kilkenny
Service Type: Fulltime & Afterschool
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS
Manager: Geraldine Russell
Contact: 0567715600
Address: Parcnagowen, Outrath Road, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full Time & Afterschool
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Annmarie Brennan / Dawn Cassidy
Contact: 0567795856
Address: Rose Hill, Kells Road, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full Time, Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Mick Kenny
Contact: 0568838562
Address: St Kierans place, Urlingford, Kilkenny
Service Type: Fulltime, Parttime, Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, CCS/P, NCS
Manager: Angela Brennan
Contact: 0568831805
Address: Old School , Urlingford, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Martina Gantley
Contact: 0874165322
Address: Woodstock Lodge, Inistiogue, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE
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