Meadows

About Us

Vision:
We understand that every child is unique and we follow the whole child approach.

We aim to encourage independence and a strong ability to learn through fun for every child.

 

Philosophy:
We follow the Aistear Programme. The word Aistear means Journey and here at Meadows Preschool we understand that inline with Aistear, early childhood care and education must support children’s sense of:

 

• Wellbeing

• Identity and belonging

• Communication

• Exploring and thinking

 

Aistear makes very strong links between care and education in the early years and firmly establishes the child’s right to a safe, stimulating, nurturing and playful environment.

 

Qualifications:

At Meadows Preschool all staff are:

 

• Experienced professionals qualified FETAC level 6

• Trained in Child Protection

• Garda Vetted

• Latest first aid training

 

Free Pre-School Year (ECCE)

What is the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)?

The ECCE is a scheme designed to give children access to two free Pre-School Years of appropriate programme-based activities, two years prior to starting primary school.

 

Participation in a pre-school programme provides children with their first formal experience of early learning, the starting-point of their educational and social development outside the home. Children who avail of pre-school are more likely to be ready for school and a formal learning and social environment.

 

The ECCE is FREE and open to all children starting pre-school aged 2 years and 8 months old in September. 

 

To check when your child is eligible, please enter their date of birth in this ECCE Calculator