Facilities & Services
What We Offer at KangaKare Childcare, Cork
- Fully qualified, experienced staff
- Baby Nursery and Fledgling unit
- Toddler class
- Pre-School class
- After-School Club with collection service
- Sessional Pre-School Care 9-12am available from age 2.5+ years
- Full and part day care for children aged 6 months - 12 years
- ECCE Scheme places available
- Summer & Mid Term Break Camps
- Outings
- Nutritious meals & snacks provided
- Purpose built childcare centre
- Supervised large outdoor play area
- Fully insured and fire officer approved
- Easy access from major routes & ample car parking
- Opening hours Monday to Friday between 8.00am - 6.00pm
- TUSLA registered
- E.C.I. Members
- Strict security policy
- Local Medical Practice nearby
Note: To facilitate parent’s diverse and variable hours, we have extended hours by arrangement from 7.30 am
Early Years Learning at KangaKare
At KangaKare our educational philosophy encompasses free play opportunities in a structured child led environment with the guidance of Aistear and Siolta. The design and layout of the rooms enables the children to freely choose and participate in a variety of educational based activities.
The daily programme at KangaKare allows for the children to develop and learn using a range of activities.
These include:
- Music and Dance
- Story Telling
- Imaginary Play
- Messy Play
- Circle Time-including number, topic and language work
- Physical/ Outdoor Play
- Free Play
- Creative play
Each activity aims to support each child’s individual growth and development. Our team focuses on each area in learning and development:
- Physical Development
- Creative Development
- Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Knowledge and understanding of the world