Curriculum
We pay attention to every detail.
We implement a play-based/emergent interest curriculum based on “Aistear”, the National Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. We provide a range of play-based activities catering for the holistic development of children.
We provide a balance of child-led and adult-led activities and facilitate the emerging interests of the children as they happen.
Indoors
Messy/Sensory play is available daily as young children are in the sensory stage of development. Mud, sand, water, paint, bubbles and playdough are freely accessible and activities with rice, gloop, foam and other sensory materials are used regularly. Sensory/messy play promotes language development, cognitive development, social development and refines fine motor skills.
Outdoors
Outdoor play is a key feature of our curriculum and children are free to access our large, exciting outdoor play environment throughout the session. We are passionate about the benefits of outdoor play to children’s health and well-being.
Giggles Playschool achieved the Siolta Award for Quality from the Department of Education and Skills in 2012 and has won several “Learning Story Awards” from Early Childhood Ireland.
My 3 children were/will be definitely better prepared for primary school thanks to the kind, caring, supportive & professional manner in which Carole & her cohort carry themselves when teaching them. I can wholeheartedly recommend Giggles Playschool to any parent looking for an enjoyable & memorable learning experience for both their child & themselves.
Owen
Carole Dee
Carole Dee is the Owner/Manager and room leader and established Giggles Playschool in 2005.
Carole is a part-time tutor and delivers training to early years practitioners through her work with Early Childhood Ireland, Mary Immaculate College and Kildare County Childcare Committee
Carole is trained in Children First, Child Protection and First Aid and is the Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection concerns
BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (NUIM). Other qualifications include Level 5 & 6 in Early Childhood Education
City & Guilds 7307 Diploma in Teaching Adult Learners.
Emma Tallon
Emma Tallon is the 2nd Room Leader & appointed Inclusion Coordinator
Emma has a Bachelor of Education Degree from Birmingham University and was a primary school teacher for 16 years before making the switch to early years eduation in 2016
Other qualifications include Level 6 Hetac award Leadership for Inclusion in the early years (Mary Immaculate College)
Emma is also trained in Children First, child protection and First Aid and is the Deputy Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection concerns.
How to enroll your child?
Call 01 000 00 00 or fill in the form below
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