| OUR OBJECTIVE To provide a quality preschool childcare service for children regardless of race, gender, ability, religion or ethnic background. ![]()
 Play has been proven to act as a vital instrument in children's development and thus, prepares children for ''Big School'', or National School.
Regular observations of each child's development are recorded to inform parents of their child's progression. This helps ensure that no child falls through the system.
 PLAY BASED PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM Much time is spent helping children to learn social and self-help skills.Children at this age need patience and guidance, learning how to interact with their peers and making positive choices. Their language skills and experience in resolving conflicts is increasing. Play based pre-school programs provide many opportunities for them to practice their language skillsIncluded in the program are experiences in language arts, dramatic play, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, creative arts, science, math, music, and movement. Our Play based preschool offer a hands on, developmentally appropriate program that builds the social, emotional, physical, language and intellectual development of children through well-planned activities that encourage self-discovery. Our activities foster language arts, reading, math, science, creativity, and social/emotional/physical development. When these activities are provided at the appropriate level and in a nurturing environment, children will take their next steps well prepared and with their natural thirst for knowledge intact. Â
 VALUE OF PLAYSCHOOL TO CHILDRENGives independence to young children. Gives them a first taste of being away from their parents. Helps the child to interact with other children as they play. In some cases we are the child’s only experience of playing with other children. Helps to prepare the child for “big school” by getting the child used to listening to the teacher reading the story, go to the toilet by themselves and generally how to behave in a group of other children. It is a stepping stone for the child, helping him/her progress from the cocoon that is home, to the big world that is Primary school. It helps to build confidence and self esteem.
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 ADVANTAGES OF A PLAY BASED SETTING Play occurs naturally in young children. It is therefore familiar to the child. It is a way to harness what the child is already able to do to help their learning. Play cannot be wrong, It therefore provides a safe situation for the child to try out different things without the fear of failure, This is important for the child’s development of a positive self-esteem. Play provides the opportunity for extending learning, A carefully structured play environment will provide opportunities for learning across a wide ability range; i.e. sand can be a soothing, sensory experience but can also provide opportunity for a child to begin to learn about capacity and volume. Play provides the opportunity for a child to practise and perfect their skills in a safe environment. They can try out new skills. Helps to prepare the child for “big school” by getting the child used to listening to the teacher reading the story, go to the toilet by themselves and generally how to behave in a group of other children. It is a stepping stone for the child, helping him/her progress from the cocoon that is home, to the big world that is Primary school. Play is always at the child’s own level, so the needs of all the children within the group can be met.
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We would encourage you to register as soon as possible to ensure a place for your child. We participate in the free government ECCE scheme where every child is entitled to one year's free preschool prior to starting national school.
Contact Rena or Rachel for more information.
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Phone Rena: 086 393 8729
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 Established: 2006. Our Playschool is about Teaching Children through Play.  Fully Insured.  Member of the I.P.P.A. (The Early Childhood organisation) http://www.ippa.ie%20/  Approved by the HSE http://www.hse.ie/  We have both indoor and outdoor play areas for the children to enjoy a run-around during break time.   Â
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Awards Rena is qualified in FETAC Levels 5&6 and is presently studying in her final year of a BA Honours Degree in Childhood Education and Care.  Rachel is qualified to FETAC Level 5 in Childcare and is presently studying Level 6.  Both have studied Siolta (The National Quality Framework), Aistear (Curriculum) in childcare and Buntús (National Sports Programme for Under 6's).  We have been awarded a certificate from the HSE in recognition of our unique healthy eating and exercise programme. Â
 Sample Timetable  9.15..................Free play 9.45 .................Table top time 10.15.................. Lunch time 10.40...................Library time 10.55.................. Outdoor play 11.30.................. Songs / Dancing Sand / Water 12:00...................Home
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