
Crèche
Our Crèche provides part-time care for children aged 2 to 3 years. Sessions run from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM, with attendance options of 2, 3, or 5 days per week, depending on availability and individual family needs.
We accommodate up to 12 children per day, with Adult-to-Child Ratio: 1 Adult to 6 Children, in our Crèche Green Room. Groups are led by:
- Sarah - Lead Educator, and
- Fatema and Jennifer - Childcare Educators.
Children receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch, both included in the daily fee.
Parents must apply for a CHICK number through the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) to receive a subsidy based on hourly entitlement:
- Fee: €20 per day,
- Open: 50 weeks per year, including mid-term breaks.
The Crèche follows the HighScope curriculum, encouraging children to become active participants in their own learning. We foster development through:
- Problem-solving techniques,
- Emphasis on choice and initiative.
This supportive, child-centred approach nurtures independence, creativity, and early cognitive growth.

Preschool
Our Preschool welcomes children aged 2 years 8 months to 6 years, with three daily session options:
- Morning Sessions: 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM (two groups),
- Afternoon Session: 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM.
We accommodate up to 51 children per day across all sessions. With Adult-to-Child Ratio: 1 Adult to 11 Children.
The service is provided under the ECCE scheme, which offers free preschool education for 38 weeks each year. A limited number of extended hours until 1:15 PM are available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children attend for up to two years, with each child graduating at the end of their time with us.
Our experienced team includes:
- Niamh - Lead Educator in the Yellow Room, and
- Lucy - Lead Educator in the Blue Room
We implement the HighScope curriculum, which empowers children through the Plan-Do-Review process:
- Plan: Children decide what they want to do,
- Do: They actively engage in their chosen activities,
- Review: Together with teachers and peers, they reflect on what they’ve learned.
This approach encourages independence, confidence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Adult Classes
The Family Centre adult classes include Yoga, Ballroom Dancing, Line Dancing and Arts & Crafts. These classes run from term to term, generally they follow the school calendar. Please contact reception to book a place,
tel.: 021-4392300
Line Dancing - Beginners and Improvers
- We are taking a Summer Break and return in September 2026.
- at the Hollyhill Knocknaheeny Family Centre (T23 T861)
Yoga - for Health and Fitness
- We are taking a Summer Break and return in September 2026.
- at the Knocknaheeny Hollyhill Youth Centre (T23 X0NN)
Ballroom Dancing
- We are taking a Summer Break and return in September 2026.
- at the Hollyhill Knocknaheeny Family Centre (T23 T861)
Arts & Crafts
- We are taking a Summer Break and return in September 2026.
- at the Hollyhill Knocknaheeny Family Centre (T23 T861)
