Shooting Stars After School Care

& Games, Music & Dance, Cooking & Baking, Picnics & Treasure Hunts, Drama & Creative Writing, Board Games Science Experiments and Projects. After School Care aims to provide a balance between structured activities and rest and relaxation. Shooting Stars has adopted a child centred approach whereby each child can be involved in decision making about daily routine, curriculum planning, purchasing of resources etc. Structured activities such as Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games, Music & Dance, Cooking & Baking, Board Games, Science Experiments and Projects will be available. Afternoon trips are sometimes planned i.e. trips to the library, playground, exhibitions etc. We currently collect from St. Patrick’s Primary School, Celbridge. Ethos:
At Shooting Stars After School Care we want to ensure that every child’s time with us is enriching and FUN! Through our child centred approach we aim to promote each child’s development and meet learning needs through games and activities. Maria Montessori says ‘Play is the work of the child’ and Albert Einstein regarded play as ‘The highest form of research’. At Shooting Stars we recognise the importance of play and how various forms of play are beneficial at different stages in a child’s day. In the form of planned, themed activities, child led play and opportunities for rest and relaxation we provide a fun filled time in a safe and stimulating environment. Parents can feel reassured that their children are enjoying their favourite activities. We want to work in partnership with families to provide the best possible care for each child. OPENING HOURS:
1.00pm-6pm Monday to Friday during school term. (We will open at 12:00 on last day of each term)
8.30am-6pm Monday to Friday during school holidays (exceptions: bank holidays, 4 days during Christmas and 3 weeks in September, this will be confirmed in advance)


STAFF:
Shooting Stars will only employ staff who have relevant qualifications and / or experience working with children and who agree to attain Garda Vetting. By acting as positive role models we can teach children about respect for each other and equipment, independence and effective decision making skills. Staff have regular in service training, first aid training, child protection training. FEES:
Fee Option A: Full Time Care. Term time care and all school holidays (exceptions: bank holidays, 5 days at Christmas, 3 weeks in August, this will be confirmed in advance). This guarantees a place in all school holidays. Fees are charged monthly in advance based on:
5-day term time fees: €124 per week for Junior & Senior Infant children
5-day term time fees: €97 per week for 1st -6th Class children
5-day holiday care fees: €198.75 per week for all children.
3-day and 2-day places are available on a pro rata basis. Fee Option B: Term Time Only Care. Fees are charged monthly in advance based on:
5-day term time fees: €124 per week for Junior & Senior Infant children
5-day term time fees: €97 per week for 1st -6th Class children
3-day and 2-day places are available, and fee is based on 5-day fee pro rata. Holiday Care places can be booked separately if places are available.