Parent and Toddler Groups
- Published on: 29 August 2024
- Last updated on: 16 January 2026
- Carlow
- Cavan
- Clare
- Cork City
- Cork County
- Donegal
- Dublin City
- Dublin (South) County
- Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
- Dublin (Fingal)
- Galway
- Kerry
- Kildare
- Kilkenny
- Laois
- Leitrim
- Limerick
- Longford
- Louth
- Mayo
- Meath
- Monaghan
- Offaly
- Roscommon
- Sligo
- Tipperary
- Waterford
- Westmeath
- Wexford
- Wicklow
A Parent and Toddler Group is an informal group within the local community, which provides an opportunity for young children and their parents or carers to meet. Parent and Toddler Groups can be a great way of meeting other people with children the same age as yours in your area. While these were traditionally aimed at parents, they can include childminders, grandparents and other guardians.
First 5, the whole-of-government ten-year strategy aims to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families. First 5 recognises children’s early years as a critical and distinct period to be enjoyed. The Department of Children, Disability, and Equality helps families to nurture babies and young children and support their development, with additional support for those who need it. Parent and Toddler Groups provide a great meeting place for parents and guardians with young children to relax and chat together in a supportive environment while their children play.
There are over five hundred active Parent and Toddler Groups nationwide, contact details for active groups in your area can be found below.
To find out more about other early learning and childcare supports, please visit our Childcare Supports page.
To find out more on other supports for parents, please visit our Supporting Parents page.
Carlow
For more information, you can also contact Carlow County Childcare Committee
Cavan
For more information, you can also contact Cavan County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Clare
For more information, you can also contact Clare County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Cork City
For more information, you can also contact Cork City Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Cork County
For more information, you can also contact Cork County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Donegal
For more information, you can also contact Donegal County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Dublin City
For more information, you can also contact Dublin City Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Dublin (South) County
For more information, you can also contact Dublin (South) County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
For more information, you can also contact Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Dublin (Fingal)
For more information, you can also contact Dublin (Fingal) Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Galway
For more information, you can also contact Galway County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Kerry
For more information, you can also contact Kerry County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Kildare
For more information, you can also contact Kildare County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Kilkenny
For more information, you can also contact Kilkenny County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Laois
For more information, you can also contact Laois County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Leitrim
For more information, you can also contact Leitrim County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Limerick
For more information, you can also contact Limerick County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Longford
For more information, you can also contact Longford County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Louth
For more information, you can also contact Louth County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Mayo
For more information, you can also contact Mayo County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Meath
For more information, you can also contact Meath County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Monaghan
For more information, you can also contact Monaghan County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Offaly
For more information, you can also contact Offaly County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Roscommon
For more information, you can also contact Roscommon County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Sligo
For more information, you can also contact Sligo County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Tipperary
For more information, you can also contact Tipperary County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Waterford
For more information, you can also contact Waterford County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Westmeath
For more information, you can also contact Westmeath County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Wexford
For more information, you can also contact Wexford County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)
Wicklow
For more information, you can also contact Wicklow County Childcare Committee: gov - Support for Parents: City and County Childcare Committees (www.gov.ie)