Dunleer Montessori Tír na nÓg, Open Mon- Fri, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

ABOUT US

OUR EDUCATORS

Every one of our educators is a trained professional with a passion for working with children. All staff hold first aid, manual handling and child protection certificates. 

Our Team

Maria McDonald

Owner and Manager
QQI Level 7 in Childcare and Education

Montessori Diploma

Ruth Keaskin

Early Years Educator
QQI Level 6 in Childcare and Education

Aaliyah Flood

Early Years Educator
QQI Level 5 in Childcare and Education

 

Katie Hoey

Early Years Educator
QQI Level  5 in Childcare and Education

Aljona McDonald

Early Years Educator
QQI Level 6 in Childcare and Education

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Tír na nÓg Montessori, we provide a safe yet dynamic learning environment, qualified and garda vetted staff and a child led emergent Montessori curriculum based on the individual needs and interests of the children. Our service believes in creating an inclusive setting, which promotes the rights of each child and provides equal opportunities for all. Each staff member is seen as an advocate and activist on behalf of the children, who has the power to positively influence the children’s lives. We promote a listening culture and uphold the right of every child to be heard. The school is run in line with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, the Children First Act 2015 and the National Frameworks of Aistear and Síolta. 

OUR CLASSROOM

Our newly renovated indoor classroom is bright and spacious, providing a wide range of play and learning opportunities. Resources include an array of Montessori materials, laid out in traditional Montessori areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematical, Cultural and Language sections. Our Practical Life area now boasts a play kitchen, we also have a theater, new art area and a cosy place to read and socialize.

  • Bright classroom, large floor space, toilets, cloakroom and reception.
  • All furniture is child height and sized, resources are age appropriate. 
  • Indoor areas: art , sensorial and construction, language and reading, cultural, dress up, practical life and kitchen and mathematical areas. 
  • Large mature outdoor garden
  • Outdoor swings, sandpit, toy cars and bikes, mud-kitchen, planting areas and small world play.
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