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

My daughter loves it at Caoillte Academy she has learned so much Carol really goes all out on…read moreoccasions such as Christmas, Halloween,Easter,etc. The kids love it! They even bake! My daughter loves that. I could go on and on about how great it is. Two of my kids have been to other pre schools and this one is by far the best.

From the owner: We offer high quality learning opportunities for preschool aged children 2.5 years to 6 years.Our…read morepreschool building is purpose built flooded with natural light with fold back doors to allow the children to connect with nature.Both our indoor and outdoor learning environments encourage inclusive learning experiences where children can grow and develop at their own pace with the support of qualified teachers.

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 !

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.

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

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.