Early Start Programme Early Start is a programme designed to boost educational
achievement among disadvantaged three- and four-year-old children.
Early childhood education Information on childhood education, including the role of the Department of Education and Skills.
Regulation of pre-school childcare services in Ireland Pre-school childcare providers are regulated by law. Find out about the rules concerning play groups, day nurseries,crèches, childminders and other service providers.
Your childcare options Describes the different types of child care which are available to parents including creches, childminders, pre-schools.