It's understood at least two of three creches featured in a Prime Time undercover investigation won't be prosecuted.
More than 60 lawsuits have been filed against Abington in Malahide following shocking footage of the alleged mistreatment of children.
According to the Irish Indpendent, the DPP has ruled that no action will be taken against the facility or its staff, or against Little Harvard of Rathnew in County Wicklow.
It's not known if Giraffe in Stepaside will face charges.