2016-budgetCurrently, children are entitled to participate in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme for up to 38 weeks – i.e. for the school year.  Children aged between 3 years 2 months and 4 years 7 months on 1stSeptember of the relevant year are eligible to join the programme. Children register for the programme in September.Budget 2016 announced significant changes to free pre-school provision in Ireland; these changes are explained in more detail below.

ECCE Budget Day FAQs

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