As you may be aware, our Taoiseach announced that preschools will not be re-opening before September due to the Coronavirus. We are so disappointed by this. Summer Term in Stepping Stones is enormous fun. We spend most of the term outdoors, we have sports day, our graduation party and crucially, we spend a lot of […]
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02
Mar
Mar
This consultation event is part of a wider consultation process that will inform developments in Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare, as part of First 5, the ten-year whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families. To book your place please use the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/offaly-ccc-first-5-consultation-tickets-96694099655?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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Jul
Jul
As you may be aware, an RTE Investigates Programme aired last night. This programme is very upsetting for parents and families, and personally made me feel ill while watching. I want to take this opportunity to reassure all of our parents that we provide the highest standard of care and education to the children in […]
12
Apr
Apr
We were lucky enough to meet a local hero this week. Jennifer Byrne, the Rose of Tralee, came to visit Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre. In preparation for this visit we learnt about the role of the Rose of Tralee and Jennifer’s role as a doctor, prior to becoming Rose of Tralee. This sparked many […]