Since 1989, Fonthill Lodge Childcare has been a family-owned, trusted provider, known for delivering exceptional care and education. Many of our families come to us through personal recommendations, a testament to the strong reputation we’ve built over the years.

We understand the needs of working families, offering flexible full- and part-time childcare for children aged 12 months to 11 years. Our fees are transparent and fair, with sibling discounts available and acceptance of NCS and ECCE funding programmes.

Our creches are spacious, purpose-built facilities, designed to support learning and play. Each centre features large, all-weather outdoor play areas, while the bright, clean environments are equipped with age-appropriate toys, and educational resources. We respect and celebrate each child as an individual, ensuring their needs and preferences are central to everything we do. Our goal is to create a joyful, safe, and nurturing environment where children thrive and learn.

Our team is our greatest asset. Carefully selected for their qualifications, experience, and passion for early childhood education; our employees are highly skilled. Ensuring that all employees are Garda-vetted, and reference checked, you can rest assured your children are in the best hands. We pride ourselves on maintaining low staff turnover, which allows us to build strong, consistent relationships with the children and families we care for. With a large team of management and support staff, we always maintain excellent adult-to-child ratios, ensuring every child receives the attention they deserve.

Our curriculum is child-led, focusing on learning through play. We take inspiration from various educational approaches and provide a diverse range of activities that help children develop their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills. We support children in becoming independent, confident learners through a holistic approach that fosters curiosity and creativity.

Food is an important part of our care, and our cooks prepare healthy, nutritious meals on-site using fresh ingredients. We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and healthy snacks each day, all in line with our healthy eating policy.

At Fonthill Lodge Childcare, we are committed to continuous improvement. Our team is regularly trained in areas like First Aid, Manual Handling, Infection Control, and Safe Sleep practices to ensure the highest standards of care. Our own children, as well as many of our staff’s children, attend our creches, reflecting the deep trust we have in our services.

With over 30 years of experience, we’ve continually evolved and are proud that many of our employees and management teams hold a B.A. Hons in Early Years Education. Our ethos is simple: we care for every child as if they were our own. We comply with best practices and the highest standards, governed by regulatory bodies such as Tusla, EHO, HSE, and DES, and follow the curriculum frameworks of Aistear and Síolta.

Call us and arrange a visit to our creches, where you can see the happy children and feel the homely atmosphere for yourself.