Stepping Stones Montessori

Stepping Stones Montessori in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, has been in operation since 1994. The sessional service takes children aged 2 to 6 and runs Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:30, for 38 weeks of the year. An ECCE-funded three-hour session for eligible children runs from 09:30 to 12:30 daily. The service is based in a purpose-built, single-storey detached building beside the owner's residence. Children have access to a large activity room, sanitary accommodation, and an enclosed outdoor play area. Staff hold qualifications in early childhood care and education at level 6 or 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.