Early Blooms Preschool & Childcare

Teresa runs Early Blooms which is a designated Preschool run from her own home and before we asked her to tell us more we looked through the Facebook reviews:

We talked with Teresa:

"I am fully insured, Tusla registered, and a member of Child Minding Ireland and Garda Vetted."

"As a registered child minder, I also offer a child minding service before and after ECCE hours. The Preschool sessional service ( ECCE ) runs from 9.30am to 12.30pm each day."

What's your background?

"I hold a Fectac Level 6 and 18 years of experience working with children and in that time I have gained a wealth of knowledge in the care of children.

I have studied 5 yrs in total to gain my qualifications."

• 1987 CDVEC in childcare (1yr)
• 1991 City in Guilds in London (1yr)
• 1993 NNEB Nursery Nurse (3yrs)

What's the ethos of your Preschool?

"Early Blooms prides itself in being a home from home service, which fosters and encourages curious young minds. I will endeavour to ensure that all the children will experience a variety of activities and will be encouraged to learn through a play based curriculum, at their own pace."

"We offer your child a unique combination of both informal and formal learning, respecting several pedagogy philosophies within a homely environment."

"In my work, I place a big emphasis on using natural materials as much as possible Activities are presented as stimulating and challenging intellectual tasks."

t Early Blooms they endeavour to make your child's preschool experience a happy and fulfilling time preparing them in every way for their years ahead in school.

The Preschool has 2 guiding influences:

1) Waldorf Steiner

"This ethos is based on the provision of an unhurried and creative learning environment where children can find the joy in learning and experience the richness of childhood. Founded on Steiner's principles that take account of the whole child, this technique gives equal attention to the Physical, Emotional,

Intellectual, Language, Social, and Spiritual needs of each child."

2) Reggio Emilia

"The Reggio approach to education is innovative and inspiring, valuing the child as strong, capable and resilient, rich with wonder and knowledge.

Each child brings with them a deep curiosity and potential. This innate curiosity and potential drives their interests to understand their world and their place within it."

What's a typical day like?

"We start by welcoming the children, circle time, which includes songs and stories, music and movement.

We then alternate between child-led and guided activity which have been linked to the monthly Themes.

A day at Early Blooms includes a period of free play (indoors or outdoors) and a particular activity, for example creative activities, to early literacy and language skills. "