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The Early
Learner's Pre-school is a community run pre-school.
The pre-school currently offers two morning sessions,
catering for a total of 30 children. The sessions run
from 9:15 to 12:15, five days a week, from September
to June.
All our staff have nationally recognised qualifications
in childcare. We provide a safe, varied, fully equipped
indoor and outdoor active learning environment. The
pre-school combines curriculum's, such as High/Scope,
Montessori and Play-based to enable the best approach
to early childhood care and education.
We operate the 'Early Childhood Care & Education'
Scheme. This scheme is aimed at children aged between
3 years 3 months and 4 years 6 months on 1st September.
It allows children within that age bracket a FREE pre-school
place for one year.
For children outside of this age bracket, we avail
of the 'Community Childcare Subvention' Scheme, to assist
parent's, who are receiving state benefits, with their
fees. This enables us to keep fees affordable for all
sectors of the community.
Age Requirements: 2 years 10 months - 5 years
Stepping Stones Parent & Toddler Group
This group has been established for over ten years.
It is open to all parents and carers in the community.
It is managed and run on a voluntary basis by parents/carers.
It is currently held at the Oakwood Village Community
Hall, Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen and runs from 10am
to 12 noon. The age profile is 0-5 years.
The aim is to provide a safe stimulating play environment
for toddlers and an opportunity to socialise in a large
group. It is also a meeting place for parents/carers.
Activities and equipment are provided for children
and all new ideas are encouraged. Everyone is welcome.
The group receives statutory funding. A contribution
of €2 per session is required to cover the cost
of coffee/tea and biscuits.
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Childcare
