Each child’s holistic development and learning is fully encouraged and supported through the implementation of a quality play-based curriculum informed by the principles of Síolta – The National Framework for Quality in Early Childhood Education; Aistear-- the early childhood curriculum framework and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment Framework.

Our educators recognize that children are often filled with curiosity about the world around them and through our curriculum we have the opportunity to support and develop a lifelong love of learning for each child.   Our play-based curriculum supports planned learning, spur-of-the-moment learning, adult, and child led learning.

Children have a natural instinct to play, and as educators we support their play by facilitating their environment to include their interests, provide toys and equipment that stir their curiosity, give them the opportunity to think for themselves, allow them to make choices and decisions.   Through play children have the opportunity to practice what they are learning.

Through play children are encouraged to make sense of the world around them and put into practice the concepts and skills that they carry through to adult life.   Our educators utilize the space to include each child’s interests, stimulating us to get involved through science experiments, arts and crafts, interest tables full of jigsaws, cutting, gluing, play dough and much more.   We observe and document children’s interests, play and friendships and thereby forming the foundations of our curriculum, scaffolding their knowledge, and introducing new learning opportunities that encourage a lifelong curiosity in each child.

Outdoor learning experiences through play work hand in hand with our play-based curriculum.   Children are encouraged to engage with their environment, spending time in nature stimulates creativity and problem-solving skills, increases their physical well-being, concentration, and cognitive skills.