Hey Kate Kids usually start school in Ireland at 4. This would be the equivalent of the TK (transitional kindergarten) year that I've seen in some US states. However, it's not unheard of for parents to WAit until their kids turn 5 to start school. Regarding daycare/preschool...I don't think there is a resource for ratings/reviews countrywide. A lot of this Type of information is typically word of mouth in Ireland. When your kids are a little older there is a good website for finding good quality schools for them. You'll find the link to it and to other sch ...