The Oval Creche

General information, The Oval Creche

Intro

Happy children, friendly caring staff, happy parents and positive interactions.

Equality for all, irrespective of gender, race, religion or disability

AIMS:

To support the learning and development of each individual child by providing an integrated balanced, broad and stimulating curriculum.

To work in partnership with parents, carers and children at all times

OBJECTIVES:

To provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment which embraces all children and values their race, gender, age, disability, culture class and religion.

To value all children, parents, staff and carers.

About US All our permanent staff are very experienced, all of whom are trained and have a recognised childcare qualification. The staff have ongoing training to ensure the best possible care is being provided to all the children who attend the Oval Crèche.

Toddler Room (approx 12months-2 years)

Our Toddler room is a lively and fun room, where children will participate in a wide range of activities. The children will get a gentle introduction to numbers, letters, colours etc through activities such as songs, stories, dancing, arts and crafts, messy play, outdoor play, imaginary play. Staff develop activity plans around children’s interests and stages of development. The ratio in this room is 1 adult to 5 children.

Preschool (approx 2 - 3 years)

This room is devised to offer our Preschool children a fun learning environment that equips them with skills and knowledge that will be used in the Montessori room. The children are given a gentle introduction to the Montessori methods of teaching, and works on skills such as developing concentration span, and encouraging independence. Staff develop activity plans around children’s interests and stages of development. The ratio in this room is 1 adult to 6 children.

Montessori (approx 3 years - 5 years)

The Montessori method is an educational method for children, based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th century. This concept is based around the idea that children are capable of self directed learning, under the ‘observation’ of a teacher. This learning is facilitated by providing various materials which will prepare the child for the outside world. The children participate in Montessori activities for the morning, and the afternoons are filled with fun activities such as arts and crafts, messy play, imaginary play, outdoor play, role play. The ratio for this room is 1 adult to 8 children.

After School

The Oval Creche provide a school collection service from St Brigids and St Lorcans Schools. The children are taken back to a fun and safe environment where they can relax after their busy day at school. They are given a substantial tea, do their homework, and participate in exciting activities. The children are given the freedom of choice for their activities, and participate fully in the planning, organisation and cleaning up for their activities.