As a result of Covid-19, Stepping Stones, like all preschools, is temporarily closed until September 2020. This is very much regretted but out of our control unfortunately. We are still taking bookings for September 2020 (very limited spaces left) and September 2021. Should you wish to enquire or book a place for your child please […]
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May
May
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 […]
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 […]
13
May
May
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre in Ballinahown is savouring their success from the Early Childhood Ireland annual awards and the National Childhood Network Smart Start Healthy Ireland Awards. Recently the team in Stepping Stones were awarded four awards highlighting their commitment to health and wellbeing, play, innovation and high quality early learning experiences for young […]
05
Apr
Apr
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, has announced that €4m is being provided to improve childcare services. The 2017 Early Years Capital Funding programme is being made available to childcare centers, crèches and other early year services under three strands: Strand 1: Additional childcare places Strand 2: Building improvements and maintenance […]