Dunaree
Childcare
& Pre–school
Our Story
Dunaree Childcare & Pre-School is a family run business established in 2009 by Mairead Hyland. Mairead’s love of working with children and desire to provide high quality childcare for the children in our local communities of Tyrrellspass and Rochfortbridge was the inspiration for the service. As a mother herself, Mairead’s aim was to provide a homely, high-quality, loving childcare service that she would be proud to have her own children and grandchildren enjoy.
Services
At Dunaree Childcare, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment to thrive. Our dedicated team of experienced childcare practitioners is committed to fostering individual growth through personalized care, tailored learning experiences, and strong partnerships with parents. Our focus on healthy nutrition, inclusive practices, and a child-led approach ensures that each child not only feels at home but also develops the confidence and skills necessary for lifelong learning. Whether it’s through our full day care, ECCE pre-school, or afterschool club, we strive to create joyful and enriching experiences that cater to the unique needs of every child.
FAQ
What is Dunaree Childcare & Pre-School?
Dunaree Childcare & Pre-School is a family-run business established in 2009 dedicated to providing high-quality childcare in the local communities of Tyrrellspass and Rochfortbridge.
What age groups do you cater to?
We provide childcare services for children from 6 months to 12 years. These services include full day care, pre-school, and afterschool clubs. We have dedicated baby/toddler rooms, pre-school rooms and Afterschool rooms for the various age-groups.
What services do you offer?
We offer Full Day Care, Pre-School, Part-time and sessional options for all age-groups. We also have a comprehensive afterschool service which provides before and aftersschool care as well as full day care non-term time.
What qualifications do your staff have?
All our staff members hold Early Childhood Education degrees, undergo regular continuous professional development, are Garda vetted, and receive first aid responder training.
How does the ECCE program work?
The ECCE programme is a free 2 year pre-school program for children within the eligible age-groups.
Please refer to https://www.dunareechildcare.ie/schemes for further information.
