Every year, there is a significant increase in the number of applications to establish new early years services or to make changes to existing services in time for the new academic year.

 

New Service Application

  • All potential early years and school age care service providers must submit a complete application at least 3 months before intending to commence operation of an early years or school aged care service.
  • Fully completed applications (which includes the submission of all required documentation) for proposed new services that are submitted before 1st June 2024 will be approved for opening in September 2024.

 

Change in Circumstance Application 

  • In accordance with the Regulations, a Registered Provider must submit a complete change in circumstance application at least 60 days in advance of the proposed change.
  • Fully completed applications (which includes the submission of all required documentation) for change in circumstances that are submitted before 1st July 2024, and will be approved for operation in September 2024.

 

Read the full document here: https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/pre-school-services/