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.

 

 

Proposed New Service Applications

  • 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 01st June 2025 will be approved for opening in September 2025.
  • Applications submitted after this date are unlikely to be approved in time for a September opening date.
  • All new applications for preschool settings currently require a fit for purpose inspection and time taken to complete same. This should be factored into your preparation.

Change in Circumstance Applications

  • 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 01st July 2025 will be approved for operation in September 2025.
  • Applications submitted after this date are unlikely to be approved in time for the beginning of the new academic year.
  • Please note that some categories of change requests such as change of service type to part time or full day, change of address and increase of numbers may require a fit for purpose inspection and time taken to complete same. This should be factored into your preparations.

 

Important notes:

➢complete applications are dealt with in order of date of receipt

➢As soon as applications are submitted an automatic acknowledgement email will be sent

➢ read the information available on the website carefully

➢ understand the required timescales

➢ ensure that all necessary documents are submitted for each application

➢ work with our staff through the relevant application process