Donabate Kids

Donabate Kids Summer Camps - July & August
Montessori - mornings only, School term
After school Club - School Term I am fully registered to offer ECCE places.

My name is Vicki and I have been working in Donabate as a Montessori teacher and childminder for a number of years now. Working with children is my passion, I began my career working for my now Mother in law who instilled in me a love for the Montessori method. I progressed to setting up and running a voluntary Mother and toddler group in my home town of Killarney after my daughter was born. We mo

ved to Dublin in 2012 and I achieved my Montessori qualifications. Working as a Montessori Teacher is my dream job and I am so excited to be setting out on my own. In recent years there has been huge strides in the Irish child care sector with the government looking to bring us in line with European standards and as a result I have kept myself at the forefront by continuing my studies to degree level. The Montessori method will be central to the Preschool curriculum but I will be incorporating the principles of Siolta and Aistear themes as they are closely interlinked. The Ethos is to provide an environment that stimulates curiosity and learning within the child, so each child develops at their own pace whilst nurturing a love for learning. I am very aware that preschool is for many children their first introduction to structured learning so it is vital that the child has positive experiences which will lead to a love of life-long learning. As a mother and a child care professional I am in a unique position, society today is fast paced and with the majority of households now requiring 2 working professionals I feel it is the responsibility of the childcare provider to work in close partnership with parents to provide affordable, flexible and child centered care for children of school going age. For this reason, the afterschool service will be set up as a club. The idea is to provide a relaxing environment that has a homely feel, the space will be designed to incorporate a balance of activities and down time depending on the needs of the child. The aim is to provide a fun child centered space that the children claim as their own and therefore love being there.

It's with a mixture of sadness and happiness that I announce Donabate Kids pulled down the shutters for the final time o...
27/03/2021

It's with a mixture of sadness and happiness that I announce Donabate Kids pulled down the shutters for the final time on Friday. I set out 5 years ago to create a learning environment that was child centred, inspiring the child's natural curiosities. This I feel we achieved through constantly striving to challenge our own limitations and thereby removing limitations from the children within our care. Our hard work was recognised by the department of education who determined that we were exemplary in our approach to quality and context in support of children's learning. The department found Donabate Kids to be very good in all other areas of quality practice. This fantastic achievement was made possible with thanks to my amazing staff who not only supported my vision but challenged it and enhanced it in so many ways. Over the years the greatest of pleasure has been watching our children grow and transition to big school with confidence and independence. We have loved meeting them on the school runs and waving hellos around the village and I hope this will continue for years to come.

So whilst the Donabate Kids chapter is at an end Dandilions Montessori is continuing to grow. Aine and Dandilions will takeover from Donabate Kids from April 12th and wish them every success and future filled with fun, adventure and curiosity 💕

Any parents who have been on my lists for the next few years will be passed onto Dandilions and you can also contact them directly here

Call & Arrange A Visit To Dandelions Montessori In Donabate, Co. Dublin. Small Class Sizes (11 children max) With 2 Staff Members. ECCE Places Available.

I hope you are all staying safe snd keeping well during these challenging times ❤
06/04/2020

I hope you are all staying safe snd keeping well during these challenging times ❤

Hope all our children enjoyed world book day ❤
05/03/2020

Hope all our children enjoyed world book day ❤

Parents please take note of HSE info.
28/02/2020

Parents please take note of HSE info.

Donabate Kids wishes to thank all our parents for their support and understanding as we joined our sector in solidarity ...
05/02/2020

Donabate Kids wishes to thank all our parents for their support and understanding as we joined our sector in solidarity to demand urgent changes for sustainability. It was fantastic to see Mary Lou join Early childhood educators and providers in demanding urgent changes to early years funding.

25/01/2020

Our most important teachers are also the least paid and the most overworked. Here’s why early childhood educators deserve our admiration every day.

Such a fun day out we will be there 🏃‍♀️https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2814494175278330&id=113076058753502
11/01/2020

Such a fun day out we will be there 🏃‍♀️https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2814494175278330&id=113076058753502

PURPLE RUN 2020 – SAVE THE DATE

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day again this year, our 5th annual Purple Run will take place in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Sunday, March 22nd at 11am.

*Online registration will open early February*

We hope you will help us make it our biggest, best and purplest yet, and we look forward to seeing you there! Run with us, not for us.

01/01/2020

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