I think the giraffe chain of creches open from 6.30, but the nearest one to drogheda is in blanchardstown…I think there is one in ratoath too that opens that early, cant think of the name though..as far as I know most of the creches in town open at 7am and close at 6.30pm….
Your friend could look at taking an extra 1/2 hour in the morning as parental leave, she would have to speak with her employer, but she is legally entitled to it…hope it helps