Early Years Inspectorate

Early Years Inspectorate

• The Child and Family Agency is responsible for inspecting pre-schools, play groups, nurserys, crèches, day-care and similar services which cater for children aged 0-6, under the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2006Choose from the options below for information on choosing a pre-school, contacting pre-school inspectors or to view a list of pre-schools in your area.
  • Tips for Parents for selecting and dealing with early years providers: Information on safety, quality of service and care, management andstaffing, equipment and premises, how to make a complaint
  • Find your local Early Years / Pre School Inspector:Contact details for Early Years Inspectors
  • Types of early services: Learn about the different types of services for children under 6yrs
  • List of early years services by county: Contact details of notified pre-schools in your county
  • Child Care regulations: Regulations governing pre-school services are formulated, monitored and implemented by the Child Welfare and Policy Unit of the Office of the Minister for Children.
  • Where to get an Inspection report for a service: You are entitled to see the report if your child is in the care of the preschool/crèche/childminder.
  • Where to get advice if I have a difficulty or a complaint about a service: Learn who to talk to and how to make a complaint
  • Early Years inspection tool
  • Focused Inspection Tool
  • Early Years Inspection Outcome Reports
  • National Standards for Early Years Services: Read the national standards on the Dept of Health website
  • Regulation 5 National Assessment Guide
  • Notification Form

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