About
About Our Creche
Lakeands Childcare is run / owned by 2 very experienced and qualified Early Years Educators, Viv Walsh and Ceinwen Walsh [both Mums to young children!] who both have a huge passion for childcare.
With a combination of childcare and management qualifications along with 25 years childcare experience between us we can promise you a wonderful childcare environment. Working alongside us is a great childcare team, who will cherish and look after your child whist attending Lakelands Childcare.
At Lakelands Childcare we are experienced in all childcare areas, including creche, Montessori, preschool, babies, wobblers toddlers and After school.We both also have extensive experience in dealing with children with additional needs.
Whilst we are aware that choosing childcare can be a daunting process, we hope it will be a simple choice, with our wonderful environment and warm friendly staff always on hand to assist with any queries you may have. At Lakelands Childcare we want you and your child to get the most out of the service we provide, with care and professionalism being top of our list.
When you enrol your child in our creche, from whatever age they are, they will be met with a stimulating, fun loving wonderful environment, from day one, with everyone being treated as an individual, and all the children encouraged to develop at their own pace, allowing each and every personality shine through.
We look forward to getting to know you and your child !
Baby and Wobbler Room
Here at Lakelands Childcare , we are aware, particularly with babies how difficult it is to entrust your child in some one else’s care. We want to make this as easy as possible for both you and your baby. Our room is full of stimulating toys, mirrors, rattles, soothing music and much more, together with a calm relaxed atmosphere. With each baby, we go with whatever routine they are used to, e.g. bottle every 3/4/6 hours, sleeps etc. All this and more can be discussed freely with the staff in a relaxed manner when starting in creche.
Whilst the babies play happily with the large range of toys and activities through the day, others may require a nap. All the babies sleep in cots and each have their own bedding, which is changed regularly. Each evening you will receive both a verbal and written report on your child’s activities, food, and liquids through the day. If we can be of any assistance, offer advice or answer any questions,please feel free to ask.
Playschool Room
In the Toddler area , we treat the needs of every child individually and help to encourage their development through many fun activities through the day.This room is bright with lots of space for toddling around!! It has a relaxed curriculum and routine to enhance all areas of development. All activities are planned around the needs of the children, taking into account their shorter concentration span and the importance of variety and stimulation.
Preschool Montessori Room
The whole Creche is all about learning through play, but in the pre-school and Montessori area we introduce a little more structure to the morning activities. The children will have mornings full of activities and exploration and afternoons of organised activities and free play.In preschool and Montessori we combine preschool inspired curriculum’s alongside Montessori equipment where the children learn practical skills that will help them get on in the world around them. Our Pre-school and Montessori curriculum is suitable for all children….taking them right up until they are ready for big school i.e. Primary school.
Free Preschool ECCE
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme provides free access to peschool for all children once they reach age 3 previous to the three yearly start points {September, January and Apil}. Not all children , depending on their birthday, will recieve a full 2 years. However some children will recieve 2 years and 3 months!
Here at lakelands Childcare once your child is eligable for ECCE we look after all the paperwork and your fees reduce by €245,10 per month from entry point untill the end of June.
We are unable to offer ECCE on a sesional basis only. As a full time Creche we simpley reduce your fees, We connot guarantee that we can offer the second year [ information will be given regarding your childs readiness for school and the demand for ECCE places will be taken into account combined with our number planning]
Staff
All our staff are interviewed and fully vetted. We ensure they all committed fully to working in a quality child care setting to provide your child with a fun filled day.
Manual handling, first aid along childcare up skill courses and seminars are attended throughout the year.This adds to quality a childcare setting and keeps ideas,fresh and new.