Childcare is now also referred to as ‘Early Learning & Care’ (ELC) and ‘School Aged Care’ (SAC) and you will also see it referred to as ‘Early Years Services’.

Tusla provides a list of all Childcare Providers (including Childminders) that have registered to Tusla in Clare. Please click on the button below which bring you to the most up to date lists for each county.

To find the most up to date list of School Aged Childcare services (SAC) registered to Tusla in Clare, please click on the button below for the national register and go to the Clare section.

For details on Parent and Toddler Groups in Clare, please call our office on 065 6864862 or e-mail info@clarechildcare.ie and then we can provide you with the most up to date list of such groups

Setting up a Parent & Toddler Group

If you do not have a Parent & Toddler group in your area and are interested in setting one up, please contact Clare County Childcare Committee. Phone: 065 6864862 or Email: info@clarechildcare.ie

Please click on the button below to find inspection reports carried out by Tusla

Please click on the button below to find inspection reports carried out by the Department of Education, be sure to select ‘Clare’ in the dropdown for ‘County’ and ‘Early Years Education’ in the drop down under ‘Sector’.

Tusla have devised a list of 5 Tips to consider when looking for and choosing a childcare service.

Please click on the link below to the guide for parents which outlines what you need to think about when looking for a preschool place

Please click on the button below for the guide on choosing a childminder.

You can contact the office of Clare County Childcare Committee to request a copy of the list of Voluntary Notified Childminders in Clare. Childminders who are minding 3 or less children (in their own home) or who are legally exempt from registering with Tusla may choose to voluntarily notify that they are providing a childminding service by contacting Clare County Childcare Committee.

Phone: 065 6864862   Email: info@clarechildcare.ie

Clare County Childcare Committee does not accept responsibility for the services provided by any individual listed. The list does not constitute a recommendation of any service by Clare County Childcare Committee.  Parents are advised to consult with the Childminder to enquire about their specific service.