Please refer to Early Years (Pre School) Inspectorate section of the Tusla Website for more information on the Pre-School Regulations, Registration, Inspection Reports and other useful information in relation to the provision and inspection of Early Years (Childcare) Services. We have linked some of this information below.
CHILD CARE ACT 1991 (EARLY YEARS SERVICES) REGULATIONS 2016 become operational on 30th June 2016.
Tusla has produced a question and answer document on the above regulations. It was developed following briefing sessions that the Early Years Inspectorate had with the sector in May and June 2016. Questions gathered came from providers, city & county childcare committees and from stakeholder groups. See the full Regulations 2016 FAQ – Version 3 1st March 2017.
Registration System – please go to New RegistrationsTusla – Child and Family Agency
Early Years Inspectorate Question & Answer document
Tusla inspection tools and templates
Tusla Early Years Inspection Outcome Report
Tusla Quality Regulatory Framework