Slí Burca Childcare CLG
19 Sli Burca
Ballymooneed rd
Knocknacarra
Galway
H91 DTN3
091 573096
RCN: 20061852
Slí Burca Childcare offers a sessional, play-based preschool service for children from 2½ years of age, and a part-time after-school service for children up to 12 years of age. We provide a safe and supportive environment, where your child is encouraged to be creative, to learn, and to build positive relationships with others. Operating as a community service we open for 48 weeks in total. (Please see calendar below)
Our preschool is open on weekdays from 9am - 12.30.
Children spend their mornings learning through child-directed play and developmentally appropriate activities. They refine their gross motor skills in our outdoor play area, and work on their fine motor skills playing with carefully selected toys and activities.
The after-school sessions run on weekdays from 1.10pm - 6pm. We provide a pick-up service from local schools. We also offer a morning drop off at 7.45am for after-school children, and full day care when schools are closed for the summer holidays, Easter break, and mid-term breaks.
When the children finish their homework, they can relax on the sofa or beanbags, play with their friends, and take part in activities like colouring or painting. A hot snack is provided or children can bring their own!
The Incredible Years™ programme teaches our preschool children skills such as emotional literacy, empathy, turn taking, friendship skills, anger management, interpersonal problem-solving, and how to be successful at school.
Child-directed play promotes positive relationships.
Persistence coaching promotes school readiness.
Social and emotion coaching (through age-appropriate exercises) helps children to thrive.
Praise and incentives encourage cooperative behaviors.
We have been providing Knocknacarra and the surrounding areas with preschool and afterschool childcare for over thirteen years.
We believe that early childhood is a significant and distinct time in which each child must be nurtured, respected, valued and supported. Our curriculum supports them as they investigate the world, giving them equal opportunities to learn and play. They engage in developmentally appropriate activities regardless of their culture, language, abilities, gender or financial background.
Our childcare staff are our most important asset, they are brilliant at what they do and are all fully qualified. (They’re the caring arms and blurred bodies in the backgrounds of our photos.)
Slí Burca Childcare’s purpose-built premises includes an enclosed outdoor play area, specially designed for children to play outside safely every day. Inside, we have one large preschool / after-school room divided into interest areas, including a home corner, construction area, book corner, relaxing area, and art & activity areas.
My children have thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to every day they have spent at Slí Burca Childcare. Karen is a pleasure to deal with, always so friendly, helpful and accommodating. I already have my baby’s name down for preschool and wouldn’t dream of sending her anywhere else. The standard of care is exceptional and I am always confident my children are in the best hands.
Breda Folan
It was our first time enrolling our son in preschool and the teachers and manager Karen at Slí Burca preschool made it easy for us. Our son is excited every morning about going to school. He learned about feelings and sharing and being patient and he even learned to make soup. The kids get to play outside a lot and have a slide and bikes and lots of toys to play with, they do a lot of imaginative play like forts and car washes. My daughters are now just starting preschool and they are so excited to be able to go there too. We are very thankful to have Slí Burca Childcare and its great staff. We definitely recommend this preschool.
Sheila A.
Our two children have been attending Slí Burca after-school for over three years. The atmosphere is so welcoming, loving and caring. The teachers are highly qualified and capable. When the children were tired after completing their homework, they had a soft area to chill out. Our kids loved being collected from school by the staff, they made every activity interesting and fun. I would highly recommend this service.
Bernie King
My son Max went to Slí Burca preschool and he settled in so well with everyone there, a lot better than the previous school he was in. He looked forward to going in every day. The manager and staff do an amazing job and he learned so much while he was there and was so much calmer at home. The only pity was he didn't get long enough there because of the coronavirus.
Belinda McGrath
My daughter has been attenting Slí Burca Childcare as an after-school for the last four years. To say she is happy there is an understatement. It is an environment where she can be herself, make friends, play, colour, paint and much more. She has a wonderful relationship with the staff who care so much about her and have taken the time to get to know her so well. She feels loved and cared for. I highly recommend Slí Burca Childcare, and have my son signed up for after-school once he starts school.
Michelle
We looked at a number of options for an after-school for our son and quickly realised Slí Burca was the top choice for us. Karen, the manager and the staff are absolutely brilliant in ensuring our son has a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to be creative, learn and build strong relationships with others. He always comes home with lovely stories and experiences and we wouldn't want it any other way.
Laura G.
This place is a gem! A home away from home where children are nurtured and encouraged. Fantastic facilitators who have warm smiles on their faces every day. My daughter loves coming in every day.
Karen Kearns
Our son settled in to Slí Burca Childcare from the very first day I brought him – he was happy for me to leave straight away. Karen and the team are wonderful with the kids as they are so kind and intuitive to their needs and feelings. This gives us great peace of mind knowing that our son is well cared for and content. They have ensured at after-school that the homework is completed to a good standard and that there is still time for fun, play and some relaxation before home time. They have also been great throughout at giving daily updates and made communication so easy. The fact that our son was so pleased to be going back when it reopened after the Covid-19 closure really says it all.
Noelle
The 2023/24 Programme is open from 28/08/2023 to 21/06/2024.
We will be closed on the following dates:
30/10/2023 - 03/11/2023 (Mid Term Break)
21/12/2023 - 05/01/2024 (Christmas Holidays)
05/02/2024 (Bank Holiday)
18/03/2024 (In Lieu of St. Patricks Day) 21/03/24 -22/03/24 ( Mid-Term)
25/03/2024 - 05/04/2024 (Easter Holidays)
06/05/2024 (Bank Holiday)
03/06/2024 (Bank Holiday)
SESSION TYPE |
TIME |
DAYS PER WEEK |
FEE |
Non-ECCE |
9am – 12 |
5 |
€95 |
|
|
4 |
€85 |
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|
3 |
€65 |
|
|
2 |
€45 |
SESSION TYPE |
TIME |
DAYS PER WEEK |
FEE |
ECCE |
9am – 12am |
5 |
€0 |
SESSION TYPE |
DAYS PER WEEK |
NORMAL FEE |
BAND A |
BAND AJ |
BAND B |
BAND D |
CCSP Sessional |
5 |
€95 |
€50 |
€50 |
€70 |
€78 |
|
4 |
€85 |
€49 |
€49 |
€65 |
€71.40 |
|
3 |
€65 |
€38 |
€38 |
€50 |
€54.80 |
|
2 |
€45 |
€27 |
€27 |
€35 |
€38.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CCSP PARTTIME |
5 |
€100 |
€20 |
€20 |
€65 |
€75 |
|
4 |
€85 |
€21 |
€21 |
€57 |
€65 |
|
3 |
€65 |
€17 |
€17 |
€44 |
€50 |
|
2 |
€50 |
€18 |
€18 |
€36 |
€40 |
|
1 |
€27 |
€11 |
€11 |
€20 |
€22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CCSP FULL DAY |
5 |
€200 |
€55 |
€120 |
€130 |
€150 |
|
4 |
€170 |
€54 |
€90 |
€114 |
€130 |
|
3 |
€130 |
€43 |
€50 |
€88 |
€100 |
|
2 |
€90 |
€32 |
€32 |
€62 |
€70 |
|
1 |
€45 |
€16 |
€16 |
€31 |
€35 |
Extra half hour (12 – 12.30) €15 weekly (ELC only)
End of year tour (estimated €15) will be confirmed prior to event (ELC only)
Hot Snack (SAC only) €15 weekly
DEPOSIT - €100 – to be refunded once registration is approved
DISCOUNT - No Discount offered
19 Slí Burca, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway