Circle Time Montessori Ltd

Circle Time Childcare Services operates two Montessori‑based preschool sites in County Cork – one in the Pipe Band Hall, Castlelyons, and another in the Whitechurch and Waterloo Community Centre, Whitechurch. Both locations provide a fun‑filled, inspiring environment where children can learn and grow through play‑based, child‑centred activities. The centres run both morning and afternoon sessions and offer Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) places for families seeking quality early years provision. The Whitechurch branch delivers a Montessori preschool programme and also runs an after‑school/homework club for children attending Scoil Phádraig Naofa, supporting school‑age learners with supervised study time and enrichment activities. The Castlelyons site is an ECCE‑only service, catering for up to 22 children per session, with two daily preschool slots: 9:10 am‑12:10 pm and 1:00 pm‑4:00 pm. This structure allows flexibility for parents needing part‑day care. Overall, Circle Time emphasises a nurturing atmosphere that respects each child’s individuality while fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development through the Montessori approach. The centres aim to provide safe, well‑equipped spaces where children can explore, interact, and develop foundational skills in preparation for formal schooling.