Creche

The Willows Outdoor Preschool

Tuam, Galway

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At a glance

Registered age range
2 - 6 Years
Registered care
Full Day, Sessional
Registered capacity
77 children
Tusla ID
TU2015GY199

Practical details

Address
Newtown, Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co. Galway
Location
Tuam, Galway
Registered capacity
77 children
Tusla ID
TU2015GY199

After-school care

Tusla's School Age Services register lists school-age childcare at this address under this provider, for children aged 4 to 15, registered for up to 40 children.

We have not confirmed opening hours, current availability, or which of those ages are taken now. Ask the service before you plan around it.

Tusla School Age Services register, June 2026 (published 4 August 2026). Register reference TU2021GY052SA.

About

Based in a renovated former primary school in the rural townland of Newtown, near Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway, The Willows Outdoor Preschool operates 50 weeks of the year. Full day and sessional care runs from 08:00 to 17:30. ECCE and sessional sessions operate Monday to Friday during school term, with two morning sessions starting at 09:00 and 09:15 respectively. A school-age service covers mornings from 08:00 to 09:00 and afternoons from 13:45 to 17:30. Children aged 2 to 6 years are accommodated. Indoors, there are 3 care rooms named Blossom, Sycamore and Oak, plus a kitchen serving snacks and hot meals. Outdoor shelters include an outdoor classroom, Garden room and Barn room, and secure play areas are available to the back, front and side of the building.

Summary based on the Tusla inspection report of November 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Willows Outdoor Preschool registered with Tusla?

Yes. The Willows Outdoor Preschool is listed as a Tusla-registered early years service.

Where is The Willows Outdoor Preschool?

The Willows Outdoor Preschool is in Tuam, Galway. The address and contact details on this page come from the provider record.

How many children can The Willows Outdoor Preschool take?

The registered capacity shown for The Willows Outdoor Preschool is 77 children.