Change in Circumstance
Registered providers are required to notify the Early Years Inspectorate in writing whenever they propose to make a change to their current registration in accordance with Regulation 8 of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 (S.1. 221 of 2016) & Regulation 7 Child Care Act 1991(Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018.
These proposals for change are assessed by the inspectorate to ensure that the proposed changes are lawful and will not pose a risk to children.
Timeframes for change in circumstance applications are set out in Regulation 8 of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 (S.1. 221 of 2016) and Regulation 7 of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018
- At least 60 days advance notification for changes to Full day care, Part time, Sessional, Childminding, Drop-In, and Overnight services.
- At least 60 days in advance for a school age service.
- 7 calendar days notification for changes to a Temporary service.
Notification for proposed change in circumstances and supplementary information forms must be emailed to cic.eyi@tusla.ie
Download updated form Proposed Change in Circumstance Application Form Preschool Services
