Childcare in Portlaoise, Laois

24 registered facilities in Portlaoise, County Laois

Portlaoise has 24 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, 6 recorded no issues and 18 had issues noted.

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

24 facilities

Baby Bear's Pre- School

30 Clondarrig Court, Bellingham, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 11

Bernie Tynan's Preschool

24 Beechlawn, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 39

Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

8 The Garden Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, SessionalBirth – 6 yrsCapacity: 66

Darling Buds Montessori & Daycare

Maryborough Village, Maryborough Village, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, SessionalBirth – 6 yrsCapacity: 63

Darling Buds Montessori and Daycare

165 The Hermitage, Rathevan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full DayBirth – 6 yrsCapacity: 46

Fairbrother Childminding Ltd. T/A Orchard Childminding Service

The Orchard Child Minding, Lisduff, Errill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, SessionalBirth – 6 yrsCapacity: 50

Iosa Linn

Community Centre, Rath, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 36

Kilminchy School House

Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, Sessional1 yr – 6 yrsCapacity: 55

Kolbe Pre-School

No issues found

48 Glenbarrow, Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 10

Laois International School

Towerhill, Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 22

Little Scholars Montessori School

Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 11

Little Stars Montessori School at KSH

No issues found

Castle Avenue, Kilminchy Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 74

Little Treasures Pre- school and Afterschool

No issues found

12 Borris Little, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 33

Magic Moments Montessori

78 Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 44

Maples 2

21 Borris Little, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 18

O’Moore Place Childcare

Aras Eoghain O’Moore Place, O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Part Time, Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 32

Portlaoise Nursery and Montessori School

Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, Sessional1 yr – 6 yrsCapacity: 56

Silly Billies Playschool

No issues found

Killimy, Emo, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 22

Suaimhneas Community Childcare

No issues found

Harpurs Lane, Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Full Day, Part Time, Sessional1 yr – 6 yrsCapacity: 80

The Hive at Maples Early Years

Unit 4, Kea Lew Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sessional2 yrs – 6 yrsCapacity: 44

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Childcare in Portlaoise — common questions

How many childcare services are there in Portlaoise?

There are 24 Tusla-registered childcare services in Portlaoise, County Laois, as of June 2026.

What types of childcare are available in Portlaoise?

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

Are childcare services in Portlaoise 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.