Love this Playschool! The ladies down there are just lovely my daughter absolutely loves it. I…read morerecently took her out of her previous Playschool as she was not happy there and the lady who ran it was awful. Since I started sending my daughter here the difference in her is unbelievable. She is happy here and runs in every morning and is just as happy at home time. She's really blossoming in this Playschool. I highly recommend it !

True Montessori method, and wonderful staff. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants more than…read more"play school" for their child.

From the owner: Montessori Education for children aged three to six years…read moreProviding a real Montessori Environment with all Montessori Materials Giving children the freedom to develop at their own individual pace Following the ethos and methods of Maria Montessori

Hello. Have you produced offspring? Perhaps you have, and perhaps, like many people, you'd like to…read moreput them into a school where they will flourish, thrive, and ultimately be happy little individuals. This is the place. I met Nessa, the owner, about two years ago when I had to switch my son here, quite suddenly. He was going through a tough time, and she and the teachers there worked with me, every step of the way. He went from being a kid who was standoffish and lonely, to a boy who has almost too many friends to invite to his birthday parties. Nessa took a personal interest in him, and he absolutely blossomed in Little Learners. They have a location on Drumcondra road near the train station, and are opening up another location near DCU. I'm not saying you should have kids *just* to experience the wonders of this particular Montessori.... but I'm not NOT saying it, either. But your mother would probably be happy if you had kids, right? And don't you want your mother to be happy? I thought so.

My daughter went to preschool in St. Kevin's school and she was very happy, made few good friends…read moretoo but I was concerned about the cleanliness of the place and the spelling mistakes made by the teacher (?). I addressed those issues with the school secretary and another teacher who it happens to be my neighbour and they became very defensive and they refused to comment about it. Now I am having trouble enrolling my second daughter in that preschool and they refuse to return my calls or to post me the letter of acceptance . All the staff, including the secretary go on holidays but they don't display on the window/doors when they return to work etc. Although I live across the road from school, I can't stay at neighbourhood watch to stalk the principal or the secretary. People are afraid to complain because their children will continue the school in there and they don't want to be persecuted by the teachers. Overall it's ok to send the child to preschool but I would be very wary after that.

I can't recommend hyde and seek enough. My child took a long time to settle in and they did…read moreeverything they possibly could to help me settle him . My child absolutely loves it now and I have seen a massive improvement in him. They had a summer party last week for all the kids and it was so well organised. Me and my child honestly had the best time ever. There was music, games, ice-cream, pancakes and waffles. They hand made an ice-cream shop out of cardboard it was amazing. The staff are real life Angels

Avoid! If zero stars was an option that's what I would give it. I took my baby out because I what I…read morewitness.(January 2023). From hearing staff shout at babies (of course denied) and this week a witness a group of 1 year olds all stand around one staff member all being fed at the same time from the same BOWL with the same SAME SPOON! I reported this to Siobhan who is the most rudest/ unprofessional person I've ever came across couldn't even offer an apology. Shes her mothers daughter. Safe to say I took my child out straight Way. I seen other things such as I'd walk by and get my child's attention and she would scream cry because she seen me. But the staff wouldn't even flinch to see if she is okay, they would carry on walking around and ignoring my child. When you flag this with staff the outcome is the blind is fully pulled down so you can't see in when walking past. With the flu, Covid, step A & RSA spreading among children. They have no care to what the children may pick up from sharing food & spoons. Some things never change, silly of me for thinking they have changed since the RTE investigation. Avoid. To note, I had my other child in the same childcare provider 'bo-peeps' in cabra for 5 years and not once did I ever raise a concern, I could also trust the girls and know she was well cared for. Unfortunately the crèche has closed since.

My two boys (9,3) love Bumbles. My older son started in Bumbles when he was 2. Carol and her girls…read moreare like family to us now. Bumbles has baby room, preschool and after school. Very handy after school activities pick up as well from different locations like Swan leisure centre or nearby tennis club. There are swimming lessons at extra charge for children who wish to join. Bumbles never forgets kids birthday. There is always party and cake for every child. Best place we could wish for to trust with our children.

I just want to say DON'T SEND YOUR CHILD THERE my child was there for pre school scheme and if i…read morehad to do this one more i would never send my kid there.It was truly dreadful. When i was reserching for good place lady who gave me tour and programme seamed to be great as they were promising to do a lot with kids even beginning of writing letters and numbers lots of arts and crafts exercises for manual developemeny etc i thought wow great but than when it started if was dreadful from beginning. Lady (owner of place) was treating kids there like army as she was teacher of pre school group.My kid was shouting nearly every morning not to go there he wanted go back to old crèche, after a while teacher has been changed (yeap in middle of semester out of nowhere ) 2 another employees left kids were not supervised propely accidents were happening so ofthen ( in circle time where teacher sees all kids at once ) was unreal.Often when i was picking my child up and there were playing outside in play area nobody was actually there to look after them of only 1 person for more than 15 kids . Place is ridiculous, owner really unpleasant simply no comment. If u love your child go as far from this place as u can. Not worth to spend money on it neither to put them for pre school !

I cant recommend mags and her team enough my daughter was very attached to me so was hard to settle…read morefor the first few weeks but sonia and mags were fantastic now she goes in no problems. I cant get over how much she has learned all ready shes only 18 months & her speech is brilliant all thanks to the girls. Highly recommend these girls the best in carlow.

From the owner: Our philosophy is that all children can learn the skills necessary to succeed in school…read more By providing a safe & maturing environment where each child learns at his/her own rate, children at Little Learner's Preschool develop a positive self image, confidence in their abilities and the willingness to try new experiences

great preschool, children are well prepared to school, my two children went to chrysalis and it is…read morecertainly the best in the area

From the owner: Chrysalis is a purpose built child care centre with age appropriate rooms for children aged 2 and a…read morehalf to 12 years. The centres have a wonderful spacious outdoor play area offering a climbing frame, as well as other outdoor activities to promote extended play and learning. They offer full, part and sessional care for all age groups along with pre and after school care. Chrysalis also runs Summer School Camps.

My son Alexander started in Safari in Rathmines in September 2014 when he was 2.5. He had been in…read moreanother crèche previously, however to say it was unsatisfactory would be putting it mildly. From the very first visit I have been overwhelmed by the love care and professionalism of Gill and all her staff. On our first visit, we were show every square inch of the facility. There was not a single room we went into that at least one of the children didn't run into her arms to be smothered with kisses. In every room the children were being cuddled, snuggled, engaged with and loved by the staff. The building is new, and the interior has been carefully thought out with the needs of the children to the forefront. It has both internal and external play areas. The baby room is lush, with a separate sleeping room which would move you to tears it is so peaceful. The wobbler room is full of fun. The 2-3 year age groups (unlike most other crèches ) are divided into two rooms to accommodate the sometimes wide physical verbal and behavioural differences between children at this age. This was a particular concern for me as in his previous crèche our sons development was not only stunted due to the failure of the management to facilitate his rapid verbal and physical development, but in fact his behaviour regressed to a considerable extent in the space of only a few weeks. Pre -school (where he is now in the loving care of Vanessa and Cliona ) is a revelation. The curriculum is child led and children centered and the development in the children both individually and as a group since July is mesmerising. Recently Alexander spent a week in hospital, and on his return the girls and children held a "Welcome back from hospital party " on his second day back,with a cake freshly baked by Lorraine. Ah Lorraine. .......what can I say? Her food is amazing, fresh, flavoursome, and fantastic. She is warm, playful and loved by staff, children and parents alike. The ultimate compliment that I can pay came from Alexanders sister and friend (who were 6 at the time, and VERY mature girls ) when they viewed Safari with me. Having spent 90 minutes or so getting into every nook and cranny of the place they both solemnly announced as we were leaving that "we wish that we were young enough to go here ". At the end of the day, Gill, Karon and all the staff have developed a community feel within the crèche, which extends to the parents and siblings of the children which I have never encountered before and which I am grateful for every evening when Alexander announces "Mom, I had a really great day today " . Can't ask for more.

Our daughter has been at Safari in Rathmines for the most part of this year. She has been…read moretremendously happy during her time there. The building is custom built, state of the art, secure, bright, well equipped and kitted out. They have an indoor and outdoor playground incorporated into the building. The staff are incredibly friendly and dedicated. Our daughter has been in tow 'rooms' during her time, and we have had first hand experience of Joanne, Jackie, Vanessa and more recently Cliona. Every one of these girls genuinely love their jobs, it shows in how the interact and take care of the children. They are warm, caring and loving. There are plenty of hugs and affection between staff and children, as well as laughs and a real sense of fun. We had the Christmas concert yesterday. To see how much effort went into preparing the little ones, learning songs, marking costumes and learning actions. The kids were so cute and seemed really proud of themselves after their big applause. The food onsite is cooked by chef Lorraine, our child loved her dinners and told us every day what she ate and that Lorring (her pronunciation!) makes the best dinners. The centre is run by Gill, who manages to successfully balance professionalism and warmth. She is friendly and open and extremely helpful. We have had nothing but good experiences with the staff overall. I do believe that you can have the best facilities in the world but if the staff aren't right.... Safari in Rathmines gets both spot on. We're moving so today was our daughters last day. We'll be sorry not to be close enough to keep our place in Safari, it has been a truly wonderful experience. I don't usually write online reviews, but I did read tons when trying to decide on where to go, and as Safari is new to the scene I feel there might not be enought out there to point people in their direction. you won't be disappointed.