Fáilte! Your journey with Sherpa Kids starts here!

Registering for Sherpa Kids is simple! If you're new to us, learn how to book your child’s place in our Before, After School, and Holiday Programmes here.

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Online booking process

What you'll need before you register

Registering for our Sherpa Kids programmes is simple and hassle-free. If you're new to Sherpa Kids and want to make a booking, you can do this through our online booking system, Enrolmy.

Before you create an account, you’ll need select the location and days you want to book. Visit our locations page, linked below, and find the Sherpa Kids location your child will attend.

Start enrolment

Click “Make a Booking” on the location you'd like and then select the programme you’d like to book. Choose between before, after school and holiday programmes. Once you're on your chosen 'Activity', select between a recurring (same day every week) or casual (irregular/one-off) booking for your child.

From here, you'll begin the registration process. Please see below for further information:

To register and make a booking:

  1. Have the below information to hand ahead of registering:

    • Parent/caregiver contact details

    • 2x Emergency contacts details

    • Authorised people to pick up your child (must be over 18 years old)

      • If applicable, specific unauthorised individuals that cannot pick up your child.

    • Optional: NCS CHICK code

  2. Enter your email address and create your account.

  3. Enter your child’s details.

  4. Complete your child’s enrolment information.

    • We call this our safety form. This is required for every child attending our service. It helps us understand any specific requirements of your child.

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Making a Booking with NCS

Once you've completed your application and received all necessary details in your HIVE portal, you can seamlessly apply your NCS subsidy to your Sherpa Kids booking. To do this, follow the below steps at the Make a Booking stage, or for a detailed step-by-step guide on adding NCS to your booking, click the button below.

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Invoicing and Payments

Invoices for term-time bookings are sent out every Thursday morning, with payments due 7 days after the service is provided. Need help with payments or setting up direct debits? Our Payments Help Guide has everything you need, from managing invoices to troubleshooting payment issues.

Already registered?

  • How to make a booking

    This step-by-step video is designed for our existing Sherpa Kids families. If you're already registered with us, this quick tutorial will guide you through the entire booking process for the upcoming school year using our Enrolmy system.

    LEARN MORE
  • How do add a booking to your existing booking

    Already part of the Sherpa Kids family? If you’d like to add extra days to your child’s existing booking, it’s quick and easy. This video will guide you step by step on how to make a new booking.

    Learn more
  • How to make separate bookings for different children

    If you have more than one child registered in our programmes and want to make a separate booking for each, this step-by-step video will show you how.

    Learn more
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NEW Waiting Lists – Be the First to Know:

Even if we’re fully booked, you can still secure your spot on our waiting list. Simply register your desired booking for the dates you want, and our team will contact you as soon as a space becomes available. Stay in the loop and don’t miss out! Follow our Waitlist Guide below.

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Quick Links

  • Find a School

    See where our services are located and find your local Sherpa Kids programmes.

    Find my local school
  • Your Booking Questions, Answered: A Quick Guide

    From cut-off times for online bookings to waiting list procedures, swapping days, and NCS compliance, we’ve got you covered.

    Find out more
  • Tips for Navigating Enrolmy Account

    Discover just how simple it is to manage your account on Enrolmy. From bookings to invoices, everything you need is at your fingertips. Check out our handy help guide below.

    Help Guide

Questions? We're here to help.

  • Yes, all School Age Childcare services are required to register with Tusla as they are our regulator and inspector. We also inspect our own services at least once a year to make sure that our own stringent standards are being adhered to.