If you are considering setting up a new childcare service, you can contact our office to discuss this further and we can signpost you regarding all the relevant information and requirements to consider at this stage.

For more information including a webinar on Tusla requirements for registration please click on the links below:

https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/new-providers/

https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/school-age-services/prepare-to-register-your-school-age-setting-on-line/

Tusla Webinar for New Registrations and Change in Circumstances:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCKPhMPPUtM

Please see further information below which offers guidance on the requirements for different types of services and will assist you in deciding on which path you may decide to take.

The Tusla Early Years Inspectorate developed a Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF), to support registered Early Years Services to comply with the 2016 Regulations. The QRF does this by setting out the core regulatory requirements in a transparent way, bringing together evidence-based, national and international research and best practice in Early Years. The QRF aims to support registered providers in achieving compliance with the regulations and enhance the safety and care of children who attend these services. The QRF is child-centred, with a specific focus on the quality and safety of the care provided directly to children using the services.

To view documents please click on link below:
https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-providers/early-years-provider-resources/early-years-quality-and-regulatory-framework/

To complete the E-learning programme, click on link below:
https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-quality-and-regulatory-framework/quality-and-regulatory-framework-elearning-programme/