The Orchard is a family run center for children based in Corofin, Co Galway set in 3 acres of beauti The children visit and feed our animals regularly.
e Pre-School -ECCE scheme. All our rooms, which includes babies room, toddler room, playschool room, Montessori cottage, after school den, sleep room, dining room and kitchen, are bright and spacious. We have child sized washbasins, toilets and urinals along with full baby changing facilities. Our Philosophy
The Orchard is dedicated to provide an enriching and challenging educational environment, where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, socially and emotionally. We strive to provide a welcoming, calm and caring environment where children are able to play and learn at their own pace, making discoveries and choices for themselves along the way. Our approach is based on the principles that
¥ Each child is unique and every effort should be made to help them develop to their fullest potential
¥ From a solid foundation children will grow to be confident and competent learners for life
The Orchard is situated just behind Cu**er National school. Together we have created direct access to ensure a safe passage of children to and from school. Outside we have two play areas for the younger and older children. Both areas have been made using a ‘wet-pour’ safety surface and include wonderful new play equipment. A large covered sandpit area also means that we can be outside whatever the weather. We offer a fantastic adventure outside in our 3 acres of grounds which include a basketball/football court and a pet farm which contains a donkey, a pot belly pig, sheep, rabbits and an assortment of hens. Regularly, out pet farm caters for temporary visitors, like baby lambs and calves. And More Outside adventure................ in our one acre Secret Garden, formerly the original orchard, which has been transformed into a children's paradise with lots of space, natural play resources and on-site toilets and washbasins. Each of the 2 rooms in the Montessori Cottage has direct access to their own covered outdoor Play area for all weather outside time, along with their own large garden with swings, trees and natural play materials.
