Crechely Childcare Ireland
Updated for the new NCS rules — €68,000 threshold from 31 Aug 2026

What will childcare actually cost you?

Answer five quick questions and see your estimated monthly bill in Ireland, after the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) and ECCE free preschool hours.

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Full time is typically 40–50 hours. NCS subsidises up to 45 hours a week.

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Income-assessed NCS support now reaches families up to €68,000.

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Your estimate lands here

Fill in the five questions and we'll show your monthly cost, the supports you qualify for, and creches nearby.

NCS universal subsidy

€2.14 an hour for every child from 24 weeks to 15 years, for up to 45 hours a week. No income test.

Income-assessed NCS

Extra hourly support for families under the reckonable income threshold — rising to €68,000 on 31 August 2026.

ECCE free preschool

15 free hours a week, term time, for children aged 2 years 8 months and up.

These are estimates only. Actual costs depend on your specific childcare fees, your NCS assessment outcome and your eligibility. Always verify at ncs.gov.ie and with your chosen provider.