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ESTD IN 1975
Edenmore Early Education Centre is a state of the art, modern, child centred preschool in operation since 1975.
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Our centre caters for 60 children.
PLAY
We offer an emergent and inquiry based curriculum underpinned by the common principles of Aistear and Síolta. The Curriculum is child originated and teacher framed to develop children in a holistic way.
LEARNING
We believe that children must feel safe and secure, physically and emotionally, so that they can meaningfully engage in the learning enviornment.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that every child comes with their own funds of knowledge and unique identity. Our role as educator and carer is to embrace children as they are and bring them on a journey of learning and discovery about themselves and the world around them. We also advocate for children's rights.
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We are part funded by Tusla and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
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LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
We want you! Board Members and Chairperson
Are you looking to volunteer with a Charity organisation where your skills and knowledge will contribute to quality service provision for young children and families? Are you interested in contributing to the on-going provision and development of quality early education, care, early intervention, prevention and family support? If so, Edenmore Early Education Centre ...
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Upcoming Parenting Events
We are happy to announce our Autumn/Winter schedule of in-house Parenting Events. These events are planned to support parents, guardians, extended family members and caregivers in their parenting role. Priority of places is given to our attending families, but we are happy to accept expression of interest from the wider community. If ...
Read MoreThe Garda come to visit
The children had great fun meeting the Garda horses Fiachra and Oscar.
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EDENMORE EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE
Sandra Cully, Manager
I have worked in Early Childhood Care and Education since 2007, and I am passionate about providing children with positive experiences of relationships and early learning. I hold a BA Honours Degree in early Childhood Teaching and Learning, along with other certificates such as Therapeutic Art Therapy and Adult Teaching. I am also a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator, a Hanen Programme Leader and a Gold Standard Assessor in Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being.
Caroline Kenny, Early Years Teacher
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 1997 and hold a FETAC 6 in Early Childhood Studies. Working with children is very rewarding; you get back everything you put into them and more.
Riitta McKee, Early Years Teacher
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2007 and have 30 years’ experience educating and caring for children. I gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education and am passionate about introducing children to art, movement and nature.
Lisa Lyons, Early Years Teacher
I have worked in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2002 and hold a FETAC 6 in Early Childhood Studies. I am very skilled in supporting children with additional needs and this gives me great satisfaction. I am particularly passionate about incorporating Occupational Therapy activities into my practice.
Karen O'Brien, Early Years Teacher
I have worked in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2002 and hold a FETAC 6 in Early Childhood Studies. I am have lots of experience in supporting children with additional needs and this gives me great satisfaction. I am particularly passionate about incorporating Occupational Therapy activities into my practice.
Karen Daly, Deputy Manager
I’ve been the Deputy Manager here at Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2012 but I’ve worked here since 2002. I have a B.A in Early Childhood Care and Education. I love what I do; I have a passion for working with children and families. The first 5 years of a child’s life is where 90% of critical brain development occurs. It is a privilege and honour to be a part of this stage in their lives.
Celine Reid, Early Years Teacher
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 1996 and hold a Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education. I am passionate about sparking children’s curiosity in learning about their world. Being outdoors is important in my teaching and encouraging children to love nature. I also have an interest in supporting children’s early literacy.
Jennifer Kennedy, Early Years Teacher
I have worked in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2009 and hold a BA Degree in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning. My role in children’s early learning is very rewarding. I have a particular interest in incorporating sensory exploration into my practice and environment and have lots of fun with messy play.
Karen Maroney, Early Years Teacher
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2011. Currently I am studying to complete my Degree Level 7 in Early Childhood Studies. I like to incorporate Irish Sign Language (ISL) into my practice. One of my teaching goals is to instill a love of reading in children and show respect for books.
Christine Kelly, Early Years Teacher
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2013 and hold a Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education. I really enjoy working with children because children are so open and honest and every day brings something new and exciting. I especially enjoy doing gymnastics with the children in my classroom.
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