<\/p>\nMission Statement<\/h3>\n
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- Our service is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and inclusive early years care and education for children and families in our community and surrounding areas. We strive to support social inclusion, equality, and community development by offering a nurturing and stimulating environment that values every child and family, particularly those who are disadvantaged or marginalised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- We actively collaborate with local and national agencies to promote child and family well-being, social cohesion, and rural and community development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \nTo offer accessible, affordable, and high-quality early years education and care, where each child is supported to grow and develop holistically\u2014emotionally, socially, physically, cognitively, and creatively\u2014in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing setting.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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To deliver a child-centred curriculum underpinned by Aistear<\/i>, the National Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, promoting children’s well-being, identity and belonging, communication, and exploring and thinking.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To respect and reflect the diversity of all children and families, regardless of religion, culture, ethnicity, language, ability, gender identity, or family background, and to ensure their rights, needs, and values are fully supported and celebrated.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To provide appropriate supports for children with additional needs, including one-to-one support where necessary, enabling meaningful participation and integration with peers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To implement and be guided by S\u00edolta<\/i>, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, working towards and maintaining high standards in all aspects of our service, and striving for continuous quality improvement, including validation at Level 4.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To support parents and guardians by providing access to training, education, and support services within the cr\u00e8che facility, fostering community development and personal empowerment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To comply fully with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, the Tusla Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF), and all relevant national guidelines and standards for early years education and care.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To ensure financial sustainability by maintaining existing funding and identifying new funding opportunities that align with our mission and community needs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To develop and implement robust Human Resource policies and a strategy aligned with best practices, ensuring a positive working environment and strong staff support structures.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To invest in the ongoing training, upskilling, and professional development of all staff, ensuring that the service continually meets the evolving needs of children, families, and the wider community.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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