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  • Ministers Decision on Pre-School Settings which have Requested Transition

    Topics:
    • Schools and infrastructure, 
    • Support and development, 
    • Early years education and learning

    A record of the decisions taken by the Minister of Education to date on pre-school settings that have requested changes under the “Standardisation Programme” to deliver new or additional full-time (22.5 hours per week) funded pre-school education from September 2025 (Cohort 1) and from September 2026 (Cohort 2), or as soon as possible thereafter is provided in the tables below.

     

    DE ref

    Setting Name

    Setting type

    Parliamentary Constituency

    Local Government District

    Cohort

    Irish Medium / /Integrated

    4AB0431Anahilt Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2016068Artigarvan Community Nursery

    Statutory

    West TyroneDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0101Ballinascreen Early Years PG

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4AB0151Ballybeen Women's Centre PG (Dundonald)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast EastLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4AB0171Ballycrochan PG

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0432Ballywalter Pre School Unit PG

    Non-Statutory

    StrangfordArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4AB0433Bees Nees Early Years Centre PG

    Non-Statutory

    StrangfordArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0320Belcoo Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4011683Braniel PS NU (Belfast)

    Statutory

    Belfast EastBelfast

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0228Busy Bees Pre School PG (Burren)

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4CA0634Cabbage Patch Day Nursery PG (Bangor)

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0375Carrowdore Early Years Centre PG

    Non-Statutory

    StrangfordArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0170Carryduff Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast SouthLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0174Castle Gardens Pre School (Newtownards)

    Non-Statutory

    StrangfordArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    1056483Cliftonville Integrated PS NU (Belfast)

    Statutory

    Belfast NorthBelfast

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    3BB0360Cloughmills Early Years PG

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4CA0570Country Kids Day Nursery PG

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    1066580Cranmore Integrated PS NU (Belfast)

    Statutory

    Belfast SouthBelfast

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    5AB0188Dara Pre School PG (Armagh)

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0361Dervock Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BA0178Dromara Pre School & PG

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0172Early Days Pre School (Bangor) Ltd

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2066549Enniskillen Integrated PS NU

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    4AB0283Evergreen Wood Playschool

    Non-Statutory

    StrangfordArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0266Garvagh Community Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0133Glenarm Community Pre School PG (Ballymena)

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0362Glenravel Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0084Glenview Pre School Centre PG (Maghera)

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0115Gran Tots PG (Swatragh)

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0315Green Elves PG (Omagh)

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0086Greengables Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5CA0599Happy Faces Day Care Nursery PG (Newry)

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3010781Harryville PS NU (Ballymena)

    Statutory

    North AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5011611Iveagh PS NU (Rathfriland)

    Statutory

    South DownArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0291Jack and Jill Community PG (Plumbridge)

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0372Kells and Connor Pre School PG (Ballymena)

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2011787Kesh Community Nursery

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0408Kindertee Community PG (Derrylin)

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0574Laughterland Early Years PG (Toomebridge)

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2016218Lisbellaw Community Nursery

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0488Little Acorns PG (Coleraine)

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0150Little Acorns Pre School PG (Bangor)

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4CA0611Little Gems Day Nursery PG (Dundonald)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast EastLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0192Little People Pre School Centre PG

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0525Little Rainbows Early Years PG (Maghera)

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0316Little Rascals Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4CA0623Little Rays Pre School PG (Lisburn)

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0534Little Wombles Cross Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4031665Magheradroll NU (Ballynahinch)

    Statutory

    StrangfordNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0575Mallusk Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0248Millburn Community Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4011699Moneyrea PS NU

    Statutory

    StrangfordLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5BB0215Moy Area PG

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0656Naiscoil an Cheide PG (Keady)

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    1BB0476Naiscoil an Lonnain PG (Belfast)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast WestBelfast

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5BB0235Naiscoil an Luir PG (Newry)

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0114Naiscoil Charn Tochair PG (Maghera)

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5046699Naiscoil Eoghain PS NU (Cookstown)

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2046689Naiscoil Leim an Mhadaidh PS NU (Limavady)

    Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2046687Naiscoil na Daroige PS NU (Derry)

    Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4AB0154Naiscoil Na Fuiseoige PG (Dunmurry)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast WestBelfast

    Cohort 2

    Irish Medium

    1AB0670Naiscoil na Seolta PG (Belfast)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast EastBelfast

    Cohort 2

    Irish Medium

    2032737Naiscoil Naomh Colmcille, Carrickmore (St Colmcille's PS)

    Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    Irish Medium

    2031898Necarne Community Nursery (Irvinestown)

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0092Newtownabbey Methodist Mission Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast NorthAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0222Newtownbutler Cross Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4066611Oakwood Integrated PS NU

    Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    2066552Omagh Integrated PS Nursery Unit

    Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    5016658Orchard County PS NU

    Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4036591Our Lady Queen of Peace PS NU (Belfast)

    Statutory

    Belfast WestBelfast

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0204Panda Cross Community PG (Dungannon)

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0367Portrush Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0209Rainbow Stop (Markethill)

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0097Randalstown Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0056Rascals Community PG (Gortin)

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0398Rathfriland Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    South DownArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4016067Rathmore PS NU

    Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    1BB0672Réamhscoil An tSléibhe Dhuibh (Belfast)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast WestBelfast

    Cohort 2

    Irish Medium

    2AB0532Roe Valley Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0078Roslea Cross Community PG

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3056248Round Tower IPS NU

    Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    4CA0626Safe and Sound Day Nursery PG (Ballynahinch)

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0474Saul Community Pre School PG (Downpatrick)

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0124See-Saw PG (Ballymoney)

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4BB0495Seymour Hill Pre School PG (Dunmurry)

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2056442Sion Mills Integrated PS NU

    Statutory

    West TyroneDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 2

    Integrated

    3AB0138Slievegallion Community Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0258St Bernard's Pre School PG (Newtownabbey)

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast NorthAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0369St Colum's Pre School Centre PG (Portstewart)

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3BB0246St MacNissi's Pre School Centre PG

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3032281St Mary's PS NU (Bellaghy)

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0036Straidarran Community PG (Claudy)

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4AB0383Sunshine PG (Lisburn)

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 2

    NA

    4AB0183Teconnaught Cross Community Pre School PG

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 2

    NA

    2AB0047The Dry Arch Children's Centre PG (Dungiven)

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3016264The Irish Society PS NU (Coleraine)

    Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5BB0403Tiny Tots Pre School PG (Stewartstown)

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3013330Victoria PS NU (Carrickfergus)

    Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5011598Waringstown PS NU

    Statutory

    Upper BannArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3010874Whitehead PS NU (Carrickfergus)

    Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3AB0126Woodburn Pre School PG (Carrickfergus)

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 2

    NA

    5AB0418Woodland Adventure PG (Augher)

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneMid Ulster

    Cohort 2

    NA

    3CB0352ABC Day Nursery - (Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove)

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3066568Acorn Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    3AB0128Aghadowey Pre School Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3AB0353Alphabet Playgroup, Greenisland

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4BB0158Ardglass Pre-School Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3AB0354Armoy Cross Community Playgroup, Ballymoney

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5AB0233Aughnacloy Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3AB0568Ballee Pre School Playgroup, Ballymena

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2011893Ballinamallard Primary School

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4016202Ballinderry Primary School

    Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4BB0167Ballygowan Community Pre School & Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    StrangfordArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4BB0173Ballymacward Pre School Playgroup, Lisburn

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4016430Ballymagee Primary School

    Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3AB0106Banana Bunch Playgroup, Carrickfergus

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4AB0472Bangor Abbey Pre School Centre Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4150029Bangor Integrated Nursery School

    Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    5016138Bocombra Primary School, Portadown

    Statutory

    Upper BannArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4BB0584Bright Sparks Pre School Unit Playgroup, Bangor

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5016612Bronte Primary School, Banbridge

    Statutory

    South DownArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2AB0318Brookeborough & District Community Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4016503Brooklands Primary School, Belfast

    Statutory

    Belfast EastLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4BA0602Brownlee Pre-School Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3010714Buick Memorial Primary School, Ballymena

    Statutory

    North AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2AB0445Bunnahone Bunnies Cross Community Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5016391Bush Primary School, Dungannon

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5BB0538Carrick Pre-School Playgroup, Warrenpoint

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1010282Carr's Glen Primary School, Belfast

    Statutory

    Belfast NorthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1CA0636Childsplay Day Nursery Playgroup, Belfast

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast EastBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5AB0331Clogher Valley Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2016663Cooley Primary School, Sixmilecross

    Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3066561Corran Integrated Primary School, Larne

    Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    3BB0127Crows Nest Community Playgroup, Coleraine

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3BB0573Crumlin Integrated Pre School Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    1010063Currie Primary School, Belfast

    Statutory

    Belfast NorthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5016616Drumadonnell Primary School, Banbridge

    Statutory

    South DownArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2BB0448Drumahoe Community Playgroup, Londonderry

    Non-Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4BB0436Drumaness Cross Community Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4066668Drumlins Integrated Primary School

    Statutory

    StrangfordNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    5136631Drumnamoe Nursery School, Lurgan

    Statutory

    Upper BannArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5AB0404Dunnaman Pre-School

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1CA0411Early Learners Day Nursery Playgroup, Belfast

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast SouthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2AB0051Eglinton Community Pre-School Centre Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2012245Eglinton Primary School

    Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2116608Enniskillen Nursery School

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2AB0293First Steps Community Playgroup, Castlederg

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2011881Florence Court Primary (Little Bridges)

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5AB0401Forkhill Pre School Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3046691Gaelscoil an tSeanchai, Magherafelt

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    5CA0549Giggles Day Care Playgroup, Newry

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4053020Glencraig Integrated Primary School & Nursery Unit, Holywood

    Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    3AB0111Gracehill and Galgorm Community Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    North AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3CA0588Greendale Day Nursery Playgroup, Newtownabbey

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4AB0537Groomsport Playgroup, Bangor

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2BB0449Happy Faces Playgroup, Clady

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3BB0654Hollybank Pre-School Playgroup, Monkstown

    Non-Statutory

    East AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5036567Holy Trinity Primary School, Cookstown

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5012646Howard Primary School, Dungannon

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4CA0603Jolly Pirates Pre School Playgroup, Lisburn

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1CA0609Kids @ BT9 Playgroup, Belfast

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast SouthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1CA0649Kids First Daycare Playgroup, Dunmurry

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast SouthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5AB0497Kidzone Playgroup, Newry

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4956709Killyleagh Integrated Primary School, Downpatrick

    Statutory

    StrangfordNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    3010878Kilmoyle Primary School, Ballymoney

    Statutory

    North AntrimCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3116215Kylemore Nursery School, Coleraine 

    Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2116233Lisnagelvin Nursery School

    Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5CA0669Little Explorers Daycare, Crossmaglen

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2AB0055Little Flower Playgroup, Glebe

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4CA0613Little Rays Pre School Playgroup, Moira

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3066544Mill Strand Primary School, Portrush

    Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3013323Mossgrove Primary School

    Statutory

    Belfast NorthAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3116162Mossley Nursery School, Newtownabbey

    Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2BB0062Mullanaskea Community Pre School Centre Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5BB0393Naiscoil Chois Locha Playgroup, Lurgan

    Non-Statutory

    Upper BannArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    4AB0409Naiscoil Dhun Padraig Playgroup, Downpatrick

    Non-Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    3AB0523Naiscoil Ghleann Darach Playgroup, Crumlin

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    3AB0125Naiscoil Mhachaire Ratha Playgroup, Maghera

    Non-Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    5BB0392Naiscoil na Banna Playgroup, Portadown

    Non-Statutory

    Upper BannArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    5AB0663Naiscoil na Caille Playgroup, Armagh

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    3046678Naiscoil Na Speirini NU, Draperstown

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    2016700Naíscoil Neachtain, Dungiven

    Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    5BB0617Naiscoil Pairce Glaise Playgroup, Armagh

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    Irish Medium

    2012261Newbuildings Primary School (Ballyore Community Nursery)

    Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2066552Omagh Integrated PS

    Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    5066657Phoenix Integrated Primary School NU, Cookstown

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    3AB0260Playhouse Activity Centre Playgroup, Coleraine

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5066553Portadown Integrated Primary School

    Statutory

    Upper BannArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    5036590Primate Dixon Primary School

    Statutory

    Mid UlsterMid Ulster

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3CA0643Primrose Hill Day Nursery Playgroup, Ballyclare

    Non-Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4AB0515Rhyme Times Playgroups – Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Lisburn PG

    Non-Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4066682Rowandale Integrated Nursery Unit

    Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    Integrated

    5AA0190Scotwell House Playgroup, Armagh

    Non-Statutory

    Newry and ArmaghArmagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3036147St Columba's Primary School, Kilrea

    Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1BB0003St John's Pre-School Playgroup, Belfast

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast WestBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2036070St Joseph’s Primary School, Ederney (Edenderry Community Nursery)

    Statutory

    Fermanagh and South TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3136183St Joseph's Nursery School, Antrim

    Statutory

    South AntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2032607St Mary's Primary School, Killyclogher

    Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2036291St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Beragh

    Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    5031697St Patrick’s Primary School, Mayobridge

    Statutory

    South DownNewry, Mourne and Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1BB0592St Vincent de Paul Pre School Playgroup, Belfast

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast NorthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3CB0486Stepping Stones Creche Playgroup, Portstewart

    Non-Statutory

    East LondonderryCauseway Coast and Glens

    Cohort 1

    NA

    3116150Sunnylands Nursery School, Carrickfergus

    Statutory

    East AntrimMid and East Antrim

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2BB0341Tamnaherin Community Playgroup

    Non-Statutory

    FoyleDerry City and Strabane

    Cohort 1

    NA

    2AB0458The Magic Roundabout Playgroup, Altamuskin

    Non-Statutory

    West TyroneFermanagh and Omagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4AB0513Tiggers Palace- Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Holywood PG

    Non-Statutory

    North DownArds and North Down

    Cohort 1

    NA

    4010885Tonagh Primary School, Lisburn

    Statutory

    Lagan ValleyLisburn and Castlereagh

    Cohort 1

    NA

    1AB0025Wishing Well Family Centre Playgroup, Belfast

    Non-Statutory

    Belfast NorthBelfast

    Cohort 1

    NA

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