Acres of Fun Pre-school

Acres of Fun Pre-school is a sessional service in a rural setting near Maynooth, Co. Kildare, operating from an extension to the provider's home. It takes children aged 2 to 6 years and runs two sessions Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:00 and 12:45 to 15:45, for 38 weeks of the year, following the local primary school calendar. The curriculum is play-based and follows Aistear and Síolta principles, with indoor and outdoor activities including art, music, dramatic play and physical play. The outdoor area is large and multi-surface, with sand pits, play houses, climbing frames, ride-on toys and open space. The service is registered with the Health Board and is a member of Early Childhood Ireland.