The creche is located in Glentaun Village in Ballinasloe, (behind Dubarry shoe factory). It was purpose-built in 2007. From the outside it looks the same as all the other bungalows,  The creche is located in Glentaun Village in Ballinasloe. It was purpose-built in 2007. From the outside it looks the same as all the other bungalows, but the inside is completely different.








We have one large communal playroom in which all the age-groups are together. However, each age-group has a designated worker, and the room is partitioned to facilitate different activities.







We have two nappy-changing areas, one for 1-2 year olds, and one for 2 yrs and above. We have low-level toilets or potties to facilitate toilet-training.

We have a separate sleeping room for 1-2 yr olds. We have 4 cots and each child has their own designated bedding, which is never shared. All details of naps are recorded.

Our kitchen is registered with the H.S.E and is inspected bi-annually. We always achieve a good report and this is important as we provide all meals and snacks for the children in our care. We operate a three-week menu, so that parents know at a glance what food their child has had on the day.

We have a Montessori Playschool which is registered with the ECCE scheme and caters for 14 children. We have 2 staff in this room and operate an adult/child ratio of 1:7 in this room. This is operated for 38 weeks in the year and runs along with the school year.

We have an excellent outside play-area. It has a soft-play surface, so is suitable and safe for even the smallest child. It is equipped with cars, tricycles, play-houses, slide and a sand-pit. It is enclosed and secured with two high locked gates, so it is very safe.

We have excellent, friendly staff, and there is a good atmosphere. There is certainly a lot of laughter every day.

We have ample parking at the front of the creche, with a turning circle to try and cut out the need for reversing. This is all to maximise the safety of the children.

We do regular Fire Drills with the children, in accordance with the regulations.

We are members of Early Childhood Ireland, who support us and offer regular training,

www.earlychildhoodireland.com.