Many families reduce their monthly fees significantly with the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), and ECCE hours are included for eligible preschoolers during term time.
What to expect
NCS subsidy applied directly to your invoice once approved
ECCE hours delivered within our Montessori preschool day (term time)
No‑surprises approach: we’ll explain deposits, start dates and what’s included
in writing before enrollment.
Fee Calculation Examples
The examples below are for illustration purposes only. Actual fees will vary depending on your child’s attendance pattern and NCS award.
Example 1 – ECCE Child (September to June)
Attendance | Full Time |
Baseline Monthly Fee | €1,582.08 |
Less NCS Funding (30 hours per week @ approx. €2.14/hr) | - €278.20 |
Less ECCE Funding (15 hours per week) | - €245.10 |
Total Monthly Fee Payable | €1,058.78 |
Example 2 – Non-Term Time (July & August)
Attendance | Full Time |
Baseline Monthly Fee | €1,582.08 |
Less NCS Funding (45 hours per week @ approx. €2.14/hr) | - €417.30 |
Total Monthly Fee Payable | €1,164.78 |
Example 3 – NCS Only
Attendance | Full Time |
Baseline Monthly Fee | €1,582.08 |
Less NCS Funding (45 hours per week @ approx. €2.14/hr) | - €417.30 |
Total Monthly Fee Payable | €1,164.78 |
Please Note
These examples are provided as a guide only.
Actual fees will depend on your child’s booked attendance and the level of NCS funding awarded.
Government funding rates are subject to change.
Fee Options
ECCE Sessions
Option | Time |
ECCE Morning | 9:00am – 12:00pm |
ECCE Afternoon | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Meals included. No charge after ECCE deduction.
Full Day Care (7:30am – 6:00pm)
Days per Week | Weekly Fee | Fee after ECCE (where applicable) | Monthly Fee* |
5 Days | €365.09 | €300.59 | €1,582.08 |
Monthly fees are payable in accordance with the Parent Contract and are shown before any Government subsidies or funding.
Deposits & Extras
Registration Deposits
Standard Registration Deposit: €800. Following ECCE registration approval, €276 is refunded. The remaining deposit is deducted from the child’s final month’s fees, provided two months’ written notice is given.
Preschool Trip
One paid Montessori Christmas theatre trip each year (approximately €30 per term). The final cost will be confirmed at least one month before the trip.