Government Funding Scheme

NATIONAL CHILDCARE SCHEME (NCS)

At Willow House Childcare Newtownpark we are registered with the NCS. This means that any parents registered with us can avail of the subsidy. There are two schemes available to you, the Universal Subsidy and Income Assessed Subsidies.
The Universal subsidy is available to any parents with a child of 3 years or younger. This subsidy is not means tested and provides 50c per hour towards the cost of a registered childcare place for a maximum of 45 hours per week. Note, you can avail of this subsidy for your child after 3 years if you have not registered them with the ECCE scheme (see below).
Income Assessed Subsidies are available to families with children ages between 2years and 15 years. Unlike the Universal Subsidy, the Income Assessed Subsidies is means tested. When applying for this it will take in a variety of factors before calculating your rate. These factors will include your overall family income, how many children are in your family, your child’s age and their educational stage. To see both types of subsidies and to apply for the NCS please visit https://ncs.gov.ie/en/

NCS Calendar – Download, Fee List – Download

Parent Statement for Partner Services – Download
** Please not that you must have a MyGovID to apply.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (ECCE)

At Willow House Childcare Newtownpark we implement the ECCE scheme within our crèche as part of the full time day care that we offer.

With effect from 1st September 2016, children can avail of the ECCE scheme for up to two years prior to starting primary school, depending on the date the child turned three years old.
The examples below may assist you with in ascertaining when your child will be eligible:
If born within these dates below: Your child can join the ECCE scheme at the entry point below:

The ECCE scheme provides for a free placement of up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks in line with the school term. The normal schedule for the free pre-school year is 3 hours per day over 38 weeks. However, children attending on a full-time/part-time schedule who are eligible for the ECCE pre-school year will receive the ECCE grant deducted from their monthly fees.
Once your child is three years of age, and has joined the ECCE scheme at the relevant entry point, they can remain in the scheme until they start primary school, at either four or five years of age. In delivering the ECCE scheme to all our Preschool children, Willow House Childcare Newtownpark adheres to the principles of Síolta and Aistear, the national framework for early years care and education.

ECCE Calendar – Download, Fee List – Download

Parent Statement for Partner Services – Download