Government Scheme Compliance
ECCE & NCS
Made Simple
CrecheHQ is Irish childcare management software with native support for ECCE and NCS compliance. Automatic eligibility checking, subsidy calculations, and Pobal-ready reporting.
Why ECCE & NCS Compliance Matters
Get it right from the start and avoid costly corrections down the line.
Revenue Protection
Accurate subsidy calculations ensure you claim what you are entitled to and bill parents correctly.
Audit Readiness
Complete audit trails and Pobal-ready reports mean inspections are stress-free.
Avoid Clawbacks
Real-time validation catches errors before they become expensive corrections.
How CrecheHQ Handles Schemes
Purpose-built for Irish government childcare schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ECCE and who is eligible?
ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) is Ireland's free pre-school programme. Children are eligible from age 2 years 8 months until they start primary school (up to 5 years 6 months). ECCE provides 15 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks per year. CrecheHQ automatically calculates eligibility based on each child's date of birth.
What is NCS and how does it work?
NCS (National Childcare Scheme) is Ireland's main childcare subsidy scheme. It provides universal subsidies (available to all families) and income-assessed subsidies (means-tested). NCS can cover children from 6 months to 15 years. CrecheHQ tracks NCS hours, manages claims, and integrates with invoicing to automatically deduct subsidies.
How does CrecheHQ handle subsidy calculations?
CrecheHQ automatically calculates ECCE and NCS subsidies based on each child's eligibility, enrolled hours, and current scheme rates. These calculations flow directly into invoicing, so parents see exactly how subsidies reduce their fees. No manual spreadsheet work required.
How do I report to Pobal?
CrecheHQ generates Pobal-ready reports including attendance summaries, ECCE hour tracking, and NCS claim data. Export in the formats Pobal requires, with all the data pre-validated to reduce errors and corrections.
What happens when ECCE eligibility changes?
CrecheHQ tracks ECCE eligibility dates and alerts you before children age out of the scheme. You can plan ahead for billing changes and communicate with parents proactively.
Ready for Stress-Free Compliance?
Let CrecheHQ handle the scheme calculations while you focus on the children.
Launching Q1 2026