Care-A-Lot Childcare Ltd

Care‑A‑Lot Childcare Ltd provides a “home from home” environment for children from six months up to five years in Upton, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The centre opens early at 7.30 am and remains available until 6.00 pm, offering parents a long, flexible day of care. Its premises are described as warm, safe and welcoming, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play in all weather conditions and the provision of nutritious, EHO‑registered meals. The programme is divided into age‑specific rooms, each with a regulated staff‑to‑child ratio and a curriculum that blends the Irish Aistear and Siolta frameworks with high‑scope, emergent learning approaches. Babies (6‑12/18 months) receive individual settling plans and detailed daily documentation of feeding, sleeping and medication. Toddlers (12/18 months‑2 years) focus on gross‑motor development and socialisation, while the 2‑3 year “Kindergarten” group introduces arts, crafts and speech‑language support. The 3‑4 year “Preschool” class follows the ECCE scheme, incorporating sensory play, role‑play and outdoor exploration, and participates in the Access and Inclusion Model to support children with disabilities. The final 4‑5 year “Big Learners” room prepares children for primary school, fostering independence and confidence. Across all settings, the centre highlights fully qualified, talented staff and a commitment to each child’s individual physical, social and emotional development, aiming to give parents peace of mind while children thrive in a nurturing, play‑rich environment.