Parents
Supporting your family.
Lily's enables working parents and guardians to avail of high-quality and affordable childcare. Lily's is an all year round service for primary school children in the local area.
The National Childcare Scheme (NCS)
The NCS provides financial support to help with your childcare costs. All families are eligible for the universal rate of €2.14 per hour, or an income-assessed subsidy which is means tested.
Sign up at ncs.gov.ie or call the NCS parent helpline on 01 906 8530.
Opening Hours
- Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:30
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
NCS 2026 Calendar
This programme is open from 17 August 2026 to 15 August 2027.
Our service will begin to provide this programme on the 17 August 2026 and will finish on the 15 August 2027.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | Closed | Closed |
We will be closed on the following dates:
- 26 October 2026 – October Bank Holiday
- 23 December 2026 – Christmas
- 24 December 2026 – Christmas
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 – St Stephen's Day-Carry Forward
- 29 December 2026 – Christmas
- 30 December 2026 – Christmas
- 31 December 2026 – Christmas
- 1 January 2027 – New Year's Day
- 1 February 2027 – St Brigid's Day
- 17 March 2027 – St Patrick's Day
- 26 March 2027 – Good Friday
- 29 March 2027 – Easter Monday
- 3 May 2027 – May Bank Holiday
- 7 June 2027 – June Bank Holiday
- 2 August 2027 – August Bank Holiday
Child Paths App
Understanding your child's day-to-day experiences and progress is crucial. With the Child Paths app you can stay updated on your child's achievements, milestones, learning and overall development. You'll receive instant updates including photos and videos, plus attendance tracking and secure messaging so you always know who is picking up or dropping off your child.
Download free from the App Store or Google Play and sign up using the credentials provided by us.
- Free to download
- Secure messenger
- Real-time push notifications
- Attendance records
- Peace of mind knowing your little one is safe
"Kids go where there is excitement. They stay where there is love."