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ABOUT US
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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.
MoreCHILDREN
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
The Garda come to visit
The children had great fun meeting the Garda horses Fiachra and Oscar.
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Learning our Letters
The children are actively learning their letters through movement and direct experience. We facilitate their learning by providing experiences in which they are able to feel, move and learn. The children engage in these fun activities and learn through play and FUN!
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EDENMORE EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE
Jeni Moore | Manager
I have worked in Early Childhood Care and Education since 2001, and I am passionate about providing children with positive experiences of relationships and early learning. I hold a BA Degree in Professional Development and Family studies, along with other certificates such as Triple P parent facilitator and Master Class in Infant Mental Health. I am also a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator.
Karen Moroney | Deputy Manager, Pedagogical Leader, Inclusion Coordinator
I am the Deputy Manager, Pedagogical Leader and the Inclusion Coordinator.
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education Centre since 2011.
Being the deputy manager allows me to combine a passion for early childhood education with meaningful leadership and community impact. This role allows me to support the developmental needs of young children while also helping to shape a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.
I have a degree in Early Childhood Care and Education and Diploma in Montessori education. I like to incorporate Irish Sign Language (ISL) into my practice. One of my teaching goals is to instil a love of reading in children and show respect for books.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicola Dempsey | Early Years Teacher
My name is Nicola Dempsey and I am an Early Years Teacher.
I have been working in Edenmore Early Education through Community Employment since 2020 / Aim support worker since 2024.
I have a QQI Level 6 in Early Learning and Care.
I really enjoy supporting the children grow and develop over their time here. I enjoy teaching the children new skills and having fun with art and messy play.
Shauna Mc Aney | Early Years Teacher
Hi my name is Shauna Mc Aney and I am an Early Years Teacher.
I have been working in the Early Years sector since 2019. I graduated in 2024 and hold my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education.
I am particularly interested in supporting children with additional needs and I am passionate about inclusion for all children.
Nicole Lynch | Early Years Educator
Hi my name is Nicole Lynch and I am an Early Years Educator.
I have worked here at Edenmore Early Education Centre since October 2025. I began working with children in 2015. I have a Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Education and Fetac Level 6 in special needs assisting.
I am passionate about inclusion for all children and learning through messy play and Art.
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.
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