Parents
Lily’s enables working parents and guardians to avail themselves 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 National Childcare Scheme (NCS) provides financial support to help with your childcare costs.
There are two types of childcare subsidy for children aged between 24 weeks and 15 years of age.
All families are eligible to receive the universal rate of €2.14 per hour off their childcare through the National Childcare Scheme or families can undergo an income-assessed subsidy which is means tested.
You will need to sign up for NCS through the NCS website: Apply for NCS here or you can ring the NCS parent helpline for more information on how to get subsidy here: 01 906 8530
NCS 2025 Calendar
This Programme is open from 18 August 2024 to 16 August 2026.
Our Service will begin to provide this Programme on the 18 August 2025 and will finish on the 16 August 2026.
Monday – 07:30-18:30
Tuesday – 07:30-18:30
Wednesday – 07:30-18:30
Thursday – 07:30-18:30
Friday – 07:30-18:30
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
We will be closed on the following dates:
- 27 October 2025 – October Bank Holiday
- 22 December 2025 – Christmas
- 23 December 2025 – Christmas
- 24 December 2025 – Christmas
- 25 December 2025 – Christmas Day
- 26 December 2025 – St Stephens Day
- 29 December 2025 – Christmas
- 30 December 2025 – Christmas
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 2 February 2026 – St Brigid’s Day
- 17 March 2026 – St Patricks Day
- 03 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 06 April 2026 – Easter Monday
- 4 May 2026 – May Bank Holiday
- 1 June 2026 – June Bank Holiday
- 3 August 2026 – August Bank
You can download the full National Childcare Scheme Calendar for 2025, 2024 & 2023 here – Calendar 2025, 2024, 2023
A glimpse into your little one’s day - Child Paths App
Understanding your child’s day-to-day experiences and progress is crucial, and that’s exactly where the Child Paths app comes into play. This innovative app is designed to provide parents with a real-time, in-depth view of their child’s early years. With ‘Child Paths’, you can easily stay updated on your child’s achievements, milestones, interests, learning, and overall development. Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and sign up using the credentials provided by us.
The app’s features are tailored to enhance communication between you and our childcare staff. You’ll receive instant updates, including photos and videos, giving you glimpses of the joyful moments your child experiences at Lily’s. Additionally, the app includes practical functionalities like attendance tracking and secure messaging, allowing you to monitor pick-ups, drop-offs, and attendance records with ease. You’ll receive real-time notifications about your child’s check-ins and check-outs, including details on who is picking up or dropping off your child if there are multiple caregivers involved.
Moreover, the Child Paths app integrates seamlessly into your daily routine by allowing you to save event notifications directly to your phone’s calendar, complete with timely reminders. This way, you can stay organised and never miss out on important updates. The app is more than just a communication tool, it’s an extension of our commitment to keeping you closely involved in your child’s learning journey, ensuring that they receive the best possible care and education while in our hands.
For more information about the app and its features, please visit the Child Paths website.
You can also click here to access a Lily’s Child Paths Explained Document on how to navigate the App.
App Features
- Free to download
- Secure Messenger
- Real time push notifications
- Attendance records
- Peace of mind knowing your little one is safe


Get in touch to find out more!
"Kids go where there is excitement. They stay where there is love."
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