ECCE

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Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE) is an initiative to provide two free pre-school year for children before they start primary school.

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Since September 2016, children can avail of the ECCE scheme for up to two years prior to starting primary school, depending on the child's date of birth. Please access link ECCE Calculator https://www.childcare.ie/ecce-calculator.  

This scheme provides a free placement of up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks in line with the school term.  The free pre-school year is 3 hours per day over 38 weeks.