Acorn to Oak Childcare

nurturing little minds from acorns to mighty oaks

Full day pre-school caring for children aged from 2 years old

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, playful and nurturing environment where curiosity is celebrated and early development is prioritised through professional care and warm, supportive relationships.

Our Benefits

Safety First

We prioritise your child's safety with our secure, child-friendly indoor and outdoor environments designed for peace of mind.

Nutrition

We provide nutritious, well balanced meals. We serve hot lunch daily supplied by Early Days Foods. We cater to all children's dietary needs.

Learning

We use the Aistear and Síolta framework to guide our play based curriculum. We encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social development through hands-on play.

Fun

Our environment is filled with vibrant, interactive equipment and activities designed to spark curiosity and joy in every child.

Love

We believe in the power of connection. Our staff provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued.

Flexibility

We are open from 7:30 - 18:00 for 51 weeks of the year closing only for Christmas.

We provide a safe and playful environment for preschool children aged from 2 years

Childcare Funded Programmes

1. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

The ECCE scheme is incorporated into the full daycare service for children who are 2 years 8months prior to the September of the current academic year.

2. National Childcare Scheme (NCS)

The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) provides financial support to help parents with childcare costs.

Toddler Care

Preschool Care

A playful environment for pre-ECCE children aged from 2 years.

Our preschool programme is designed for children eligible for ECCE/ 3 years old.

Our Programmes

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What Our Parents Say

"A huge thank you to all of you at Acorn to Oak Childcare for the great care, kindness, and support given. It has been wonderful to see him grow, learn and enjoy his time with you"

"We would like to express our gratitude to the wonderful staff that made each one of our daughter's days so enjoyable by showing patience, care, and eagerness to teach her about the world"

"The staff are genuinely always so caring and kind"