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Your child's home from home.

Serving the childcare needs of thousands of children in the Rathfarnham area since 1994.

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About Us

Parkside Childcare is the most established pre-school and crèche in Rathfarnham, proudly serving families in South Dublin for over 30 years. We offer high-quality childcare in Dublin, with full-time and part-time options, including ECCE-funded places.

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We’ve supported generations of local families, providing a safe, caring, and consistent environment where children feel happy and confident.

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Our “Empowering Play” curriculum, based on the Aistear Framework, is delivered by qualified early years educators. Learning through play is at the heart of everything we do.

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Our private facility includes secure, age-appropriate classrooms, two large all-weather gardens, and a healthy food programme designed to support children’s growth and wellbeing.

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What sets us apart is our experienced, long-standing team. Many of our educators have been with us for years, offering stability and peace of mind to parents looking for trusted childcare in Dublin.

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We invite you to visit Parkside Childcare, meet our team, and see why so many families choose us as a home from home.

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Curriculum & Nutrition

Learn. Play. Grow.

Our play-based learning and nutritious meals are a big part of what makes Parkside special.

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Curriculum

Play-based learning built around care and curiosity.

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  • Weekly themes guided by the Aistear Framework

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  • Focus on well-being, identity, communication & exploration

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  • Age-appropriate classrooms with hands-on materials

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  • Encourages independence, confidence and social skills

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  • Learning that supports every stage of development

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  • Our classrooms celebrate diversity by representing and embracing all family types, cultures, religions, and identities.

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Nutrition

Fresh, healthy food made daily to fuel growing bodies.

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  • Meals designed by our in-house nutritionist

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  • Balanced menus with fresh fruit, veg, protein & whole grains

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  • Low salt and sugar, no jars or processed sauces

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  • Cooked onsite in a HSE & HACCP-compliant kitchen, by our experienced chefs

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  • All dietary needs and allergies catered for

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  • Complimentary nutrition support available for parents on request

Testimonials

Grace N.

Parkside cared for both of my children for several years, and they were truly fantastic. The staff felt like extended family - warm, dedicated, and always going the extra mile. The home-cooked meals and focus on healthy eating were such a bonus and gave us real peace of mind. It's so rare to find a place you can trust completely with your children. Thank you, Parkside, for all you do!

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Opening Hours

Open: Mon - Fri, 7:30am - 6:30pm
Closed: Sat - Sun

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Fees Information

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Contact Us

Rear 20 Fonthill Abbey
Ballyboden Road
Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

 

Kindly complete this form to enquire about a place for your child. We will be in touch if we can accommodate you.

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For general enquiries:
Email: info@parksidechildcare.ie
Tel: 01 493 8226

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