Suaimhneas Community Childcare

Suaimhneas Community Childcare operates from the ground floor of a purpose-built community centre in a residential area of Portlaoise, County Laois. The service provides full day, part time and sessional care for children aged 1 to 6 years, opening 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. The premises contains 4 pre-school rooms (wobbler, toddler, pre-school 1 and pre-school 2), 2 sleep rooms, a kitchen, a sensory room and an office. Outdoor play areas sit at the rear of the building. Nineteen adults are employed, with the person in charge, deputy and 11 childcare practitioners on site, along with a chef who prepares meals.