Access & Inclusion
At Forever Friends, we place a strong emphasis on inclusion. We warmly welcome children with additional needs and work closely with families and the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) team to ensure appropriate supports are put in place. A formal diagnosis is not required for a child to receive additional support, and we focus on supporting each child's individual strengths and needs.
https://aim.gov.ie/
Special Events
We also believe in creating lasting memories. Each year we celebrate our preschoolers with an end-of-year graduation, organise a school trip to Turoe Pet Farm, and offer Easter and Summer Camps for preschool-aged children.
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Early Childhood care and education ( ECCE)
Forever Friends participates in the ECCE Scheme, providing eligible children with two years of free preschool (15 hours per week). Families can also apply for support through the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) outside of ECCE hours. An additional 10 hrs per week in our service for preschool aged children.
Help and support is provided to apply for these schemes.
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/publications/early-childhood-care-and-education-programme-ecce/
https://www.ncs.gov.ie/en/
Learning & Daily Activities
Our daily activities are based on free play, Aistear, and Montessori-inspired activities, supporting children's learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
We spend a large portion of our day outdoors, making full use of our covered outdoor classroom as well as a grassed play area, allowing children to learn, play, and explore in all weather conditions.
We regularly record observations and photographs of your child, which are shared weekly via the TeachKloud app. This is a free additional service provided to parents, helping you stay informed and involved in your child's development and progression throughout the year.
Above all, Forever Friends is a place where children feel happy, confident, and supported as they learn, play, and grow.
