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Childcare in Buncrana, Donegal

14 registered facilities in Buncrana, County Donegal

Buncrana has 14 Tusla-registered childcare services. Available service types include Full Day, Part Time and Sessional. Facilities here provide places for children from birth to 6 years. In their most recent Tusla inspections, 1 recorded no issues and 13 had issues noted.

All services listed are registered with Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency. Browse more options across County Donegal, or compare service types, age ranges and inspection status for each Buncrana facility below.

14 facilities

Buncrana Community Playgroup

Issues noted
Shore Road, Shore Front, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Part Time2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 22

Cockhill Community Pre-School & Childcare Centre

Issues noted
Clonbeg, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 80

Desertegney Preschool CLG

Issues noted
Linsfort, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 22

Hilltop Academy

Issues noted
Hilltown, Ballymacarry Upper, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 66

Little Acorns Full Daycare

Issues noted
31 Cockhill Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Full Day1 yr – 6 yrsCapacity: 22

Little Acorns Montessori Playschool

Issues noted
2 Victoria Villas, St Mary's Road, Buncrana, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Full Day, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 22

Little Acorns Montessori Playschool

Issues noted
7 Rockfield Terrace, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Full Day, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 41

Little Acorns Nursery

Issues noted
1 Castle Avenue, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Full DayBirth – 6 yrsCapacity: 21

Little Twigs & Forest Friends

Issues noted
Meenagory, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrs

Magic Moments Playschool

Issues noted
1 Sea Crest, Shore Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 27

Shelly's Academy Ltd.

Issues noted
Unit 16 Ardaravan Square, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 33

Shelly's Childcare Ltd.

No issues found
1 Dunree Centre, St. Mary's Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Full Day, Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 44

Shelly's Childcare Service

Issues noted
12 Logan Close, Ludden, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Full Day, SessionalBirth – 6 yrsCapacity: 47

St. Oran's Community Pre- school

Issues noted
St. Oran's N.S., Cockhill, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 30

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Childcare in Buncrana — common questions

How many childcare services are there in Buncrana?

There are 14 Tusla-registered childcare services in Buncrana, County Donegal, as of June 2026.

What types of childcare are available in Buncrana?

Childcare in Buncrana includes Full Day, Part Time and Sessional.

Are childcare services in Buncrana Tusla-registered and inspected?

Yes. Every service listed is registered with Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency, and is subject to inspection. You can view the latest inspection status and reports on each facility's page.

Data source: Tusla — Child and Family Agency. Last updated June 2026. This site is not affiliated with Tusla.