Little Smarties

Feeling incredibly proud of for being named among the finalists alongside so many wonderful businesses in Ireland.

What began 17 years ago as a small childcare service run from the front room of my home has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. From our community-driven roots in Terenure Dublin, Little Smarties Childcare has expanded to include Little Smarties Montessori & After School, LS Academy, and Kids ‘n’ Things non profit website www.kidsnthings.ie — created simply to help connect childcare providers and services with families and communities all across Ireland.

I then launched Kids ‘n’ Things Childminders Ireland Facebook group , which has now grown to a following of over 28.7k!!!

There’s a lot to be proud of, not just in how much the business has grown, but in the communities, families, providers, and team members who have been part of this incredible journey along the way.

From humble beginnings to this moment — thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years 😍💫✨❤️

And the very best of luck to my amazing team — none of this would be possible without your dedication, care, passion, and hard work every single day. Go Team Little Smarties 💫✨❤️🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

Wow what fantastic news to get on a Friday!!! This morning eir business Chambers Awards 2026 were proud to officially announce this year’s finalists, recognising exceptional achievement, innovation, and excellence across the industry. Little Smarties Childcare Ltd is a finalist for Best Team 💫✨⭐️ I am so proud of my incredible team they each deserve this incredible recognition - I’m bursting with pride ❤️🙏🤞🤞🤞

Zaira, Sabrina, Cristina, Daphne, Margie and Isabela

We’re so grateful to have Claudia as part of the Little Smarties family 💛

One of our lovely parents recently shared such kind words about her, and we just had to celebrate the amazing care, patience, and joy she brings to the classroom every single day.

The children absolutely adore her, and anyone who knows Claudia knows how naturally she creates a warm, happy, and nurturing environment where little ones feel safe, confident, and loved.

Thank you, Claudia and all the amazing team for all that you do for our Little Smarties children and families — we are so lucky to have each of you✨

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Thrilled to be nominated alongside these amazing women!! 😁❤️

LS Academy (our Afterschool) is thrilled 🤩 to announce an exciting collaboration with Hablo Español — Dublin’s leading Spanish school for children 4yrs ++! 🇪🇸👧🧒 Starting Saturday, May 9th 📅, we’ll be bringing fun, engaging Spanish classes to life in Terenure every week! 💬📚🎈

🌟 Learn through play 🎲🌟 Build confidence 💪🌟 Discover a love for languages ❤️🌍

Whether your little ones are beginners or already saying hola 👋, this is the perfect way to boost their skills in a lively, supportive environment! 💃🕺✨

📅 Every Saturday📍 Don’t miss out — join us and let the Spanish adventure begin! 🚀🇪🇸

Enrolment form “Spanish Club” - April 2026 Starting Saturday 9th of May

Early bird tickets are NOW LIVE ✨

🎟️ Members: €85
🎟️ Non-members: €95

A 5-star evening at celebrating the most inspiring women in business and we want YOU in the room. 🥂

Limited availability. These will go fast.

👉 Grab your tickets here on the link in bio.

❄️🐧 Exploring the coldest corners of the world! 🌍✨
This week, our children are learning all about Antarctica and the Arctic — discovering the amazing wildlife and the incredible sights found in these faraway, icy environments. 🐻‍❄️🦭

Our wonderful teacher created this incredible tuff tray, complete with animals from Antarctica, igloos, snow, and a sensory experience for little hands and big imaginations to explore. 🧊🏔️💙

The children loved imagining what life might be like in the Arctic — full of wonder, creativity, and curiosity! 🌟❄️

SensoryPlay ToughTray LearningThroughPlay CuriousMinds ChildhoodWonder MontessoriLife LittleSmarties 💙🐧❄️