Bright Sparks Montessori

Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-school Montessori catering for children aged 2yrs 6mths - 5ys. Summer camps throughout July & Au

27/08/2026

When you just don’t want the summer to end…….

We hope all our little Bright Sparks have the best 1st day in Junior Infants and cannot wait to hear all about it so ple...
27/08/2026

We hope all our little Bright Sparks have the best 1st day in Junior Infants and cannot wait to hear all about it so please let us know how they’re doing! 🌟 🌟 🌟

19/07/2026

So much fun with this….

Week 2 of summer camp was non stop fun and excitement! Making ice creams 🍦 with oobleck, volcano experiments 🌋 , obstac...
17/07/2026

Week 2 of summer camp was non stop fun and excitement! Making ice creams 🍦 with oobleck, volcano experiments 🌋 , obstacle courses 🧱 🛝 🧗 dressing up 🧑‍🚒🫅 🐶 and car washes! 🚗 🚙

Week 1 of summer camp has flown by in a flurry of fun, exploration, experiments and making friends! 🥰
12/07/2026

Week 1 of summer camp has flown by in a flurry of fun, exploration, experiments and making friends! 🥰

And that’s a wrap for this year! What a fun year we’ve had watching all our little bright sparks grow and shine. You all...
29/06/2026

And that’s a wrap for this year! What a fun year we’ve had watching all our little bright sparks grow and shine. You all outdid yourselves in the shows and graduations last week 👩‍🎓⭐🧑‍🎓 We were so proud! 🥹
We are so grateful to our fabulous families for all the love and support we received throughout the year & for all the beautiful & heartfelt gifts 🥰
Thanks also to Galen at Signs Asap for making our new Graduation Banner! We 🧡 it.
Have a gorgeous summer & we will see some of you at camps or back in September ☀️ 🍦

27/05/2026

THE HIDDEN COST OF RUNNING A CHILDCARE SERVICE

What happens behind the doors when nobody is watching?

When people think about running a childcare service, they often see the children, the activities, the learning experiences and the smiles at pick-up time.

What they don’t see are the hours that happen before the doors open and long after they close.

They don’t see the provider responding to emails late at night, preparing paperwork for inspections, managing staffing challenges, balancing budgets, navigating funding schemes, completing compliance requirements, organising training, dealing with maintenance issues and planning for the week ahead.

They don’t see the weight of responsibility that comes with caring for children, supporting families and providing employment within local communities.

Across Ireland, thousands of childcare providers continue to deliver exceptional care and education every single day. They do so because they are passionate about children and committed to the communities they serve.

But passion alone cannot sustain a sector.

Behind every childcare place is a business working hard to remain viable in the face of rising costs, increasing responsibilities and growing operational pressures.

At the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, we speak with providers every day. We hear their concerns, understand their challenges and bring those realities directly into meetings with policymakers, government departments and decision-makers.

Because good policy starts with understanding what is actually happening on the ground.

The viability of the childcare sector is not simply a provider issue.

It affects children.

It affects parents.

It affects the whole workforce.

It affects communities.

And it affects the future of early years provision across Ireland.

What is the biggest hidden cost or challenge that people outside the sector rarely see?

We’d love to hear your thoughts below.

As always, link to join is in the comments below 👇

What perfect weather this week for planting some seeds! We looked at the different steps for getting those seeds nicely ...
26/05/2026

What perfect weather this week for planting some seeds! We looked at the different steps for getting those seeds nicely embedded. We used little scoops for patting the soil down, we sprinkled the seeds in then poured just the right amount of water to start the process off! We can’t wait to watch how they grow! 🌱 🪴

St. John’s Ambulance Swords was yet another amazing visit this month! 🚑 The paramedics showed us the inside of the ambul...
23/05/2026

St. John’s Ambulance Swords was yet another amazing visit this month! 🚑 The paramedics showed us the inside of the ambulance, all the equipment and let us try out the stretcher and the seat! 🧑‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️
They even had a baby with them to show the children that there was nothing to be fearful of when needing medical assistance! 🩺 😷 💉 🤕
A huge thank you to the crew from St John’s Ambulance Swords for taking the time to come and visit us 🚑

Swords No 13🚒🔥 What an AMAZING day we had with the Firefighters and Fire Engine from Swords Fire Station! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒The chi...
21/05/2026

Swords No 13
🚒🔥 What an AMAZING day we had with the Firefighters and Fire Engine from Swords Fire Station! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒
The children were SO excited to climb aboard the huge fire engine, sit in the back seat 🚨 and explore all the special equipment! The biggest highlight of all was getting a turn to spray the fire hose across the farmer’s field 💦🌾 — there were lots of smiles and laughter 😆
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible team from Swords Fire Station for taking the time to visit us and teach us all about fire safety and the important work they do every day ❤️🚒
Definitely a day to remember! ⭐👏

Dublin Fire Brigade
Swords No 13

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Kinsealy Lane
Malahide
K36PF98

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+353868540870

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