Acorn to Oak

Babies / Wobblers

3 Months - 2 Year

Equipment for this stage of development is chosen with a view to the baby crawling, seeing, hearing, touching and reaching.
Baby massage is a speciality.
Toys for this stage of development are chosen with this in mind.

• Sensory area
  - Wall and floor matting
  
• Mobiles
  
• Musical Equipment
  
• Books with textures, colours, shapes
  
• Rolling objects
  
• Push and pull equipment
  
• Building blocks
  
• Ball pool
  
• Activity centre

Toddlers
2 - 3 Years

Pre-school with introduction to montessori in the mornings.
With experienced montessori teachers.
Activities for this age include creative and imaginative sensory based activies, music and drama etc.

• Activity area
  
• Creativity area
  
• Dress-up area
  
• Library
  
• Imaginative play
  
• Sand & water games

Montessori - Incorporating Pre-School Activities

Experienced montessori teachers

Holistic montessori environment,
Including; practical life, sensorial, language, maths, culture

Sensory / Therapeutic Based Activities
Including; sand & water play, modelling clay, arts & crafts, music & movement.

Other Activities;
Including; yoga, circle time, roleplay, baking, outdoor activities.

Breakfast Club

The breakfast club is available from 8am - 9:15am Monday to Friday.
A designated member of staff will bring the children to St. Brendan's National School each day.
Acorn to Oaks promote a healthy diet, within their breaks and meal breaks.
Breakfast consists of glass of milk / juice, wholemeal toast and a choice of cereal to prepare them for the day ahead!

WhizKidz After School Club

The service includes:

• Collection of children from St. Brendan's National School,
  
• Hot Dinner after collection and late afternoon snack,
  
• Homework time with supervision,
  
• Stimulating and fun activities including;
  Arts and crafts, board games, cookery, imaginative & roleplay, music, outdoor play areas and new for 2008, the use of the adjoining astro turf!