Greenacres Créche, Montessori & After School
About Us
Greenacres Childcare
Mission Statement
We at Greenacres Childcare are committed to the best interests of the children attending the service. It is a welcoming and a home from home experience with facilities to accommodate the children’s need for love, comfort, play, nutrition, security, education and development.
We seek to share the care of children with parents in an open relationship that respects their wishes. We will value the ability, individuality and cultural background of all our children by providing them with the opportunities they need to become active learners within an inclusive setting.
Meet the Team
Our Brilliant Staff Members
Gretta McGovern
Owner
- Masters Degree in Management Degree in BA (UCC).
- FETAC level 6 in Early Childcare Education.
- Diploma in Montessori teaching.
- Play and the Developing Child.
- First Aid (FAR).
- Child Protection.
Tara Carroll
Room Leader
- Degree Level 8: Early Childhood Studies.
- FETAC Level 6 in Childcare.
- FETAC Level 5 in Childcare.
- First Aid (FAR).
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Care.
- Manual Handling
- Food Safety
- Child Protection
- Fire Safety
- Lamh Training
Carla Power
Manager
- Degree Level 8: Early Childhood Studies.
- LINC programme.
- First Aid (FAR).
- Child Protection.
- Manual Handling
- Food safety
- Fire Safety
- Lamh Training
Oghenetejiri Itaire (TJ)
Childcare Practitioner
- BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education
- First Aid (FAR).
- Child Protection.
- Fire Safety
- Manual Handling
Maria Ni Mhuimhneachain
- Fetac Level 5 in childcare -Child Protection
Abigail Rawson
Childcare Practitioner
- BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies
- Child Protection
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
Maggie Walsh
Childcare Practitioner
- Degree level 8: Early Childhood studies
- First Aid.
- Child Protection
Megan Oneill
Childcare Practitioner
- FETAC Level 5 in Childcare.
- First Aid.
- Child Protection
Joanne Wall
Childcare Practitioner
- FETAC Level 6 in Childcare.
- First Aid.
- Child Protection
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
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Ethos of Our Service
- Happy secure children, caring staff, content parents and positive interactions.
- Equality for all irrespective of gender, creed, race, religion or disability.
- A safe and developmentally appropriate environment that respects supports and acknowledges children’s different needs and cultures.
- An environment that promotes enthusiasm for learning and encourages children to express themselves freely.
- An inclusive culture, recognising that each child is an individual with their own learning style.
- We believe children are unique and share many similarities, thus promoting equality and diversity throughout our service.