The Child's Play Way

25/10/2026

All in a day's work, this team is the best

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20/10/2026

Afterschool for all, a home from home...can you see yourself here?

We are looking for an assistant in our lovely afterschool -

🎓 No specific qualifications needed, all backgrounds considered
💸 Competitive wages,
🕑 Flexible working hours
👶 Free childcare
🏫 CPD, in-house or externally funded

Biased, but I love everything about this service -

🏠 The physical space itself
👩‍🏫 Our holistic approach to education amd inclusion
👭👭 The absolute best team
🌃 A shared resource for the community

Pics taken on a whim this afternoon, so yes it looks this good most of the time!

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28/09/2026

Seems relevant in Ireland and the North thus week 💚💚💚

Happy National Good Neighbor Day!

Being a good neighbor is about so much more than those who live next door. It’s about meeting the people around us with the same kindness, empathy, and care we hope to receive ourselves.

When we extend that care beyond our immediate circles, we create stronger, more connected communities. That same belief is at the heart of Educators’ Neighborhood, where educators come together to learn from one another and strengthen the communities they serve.

Learn more about Educators’ Neighborhood here:
https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/educators-neighborhood

A photo from the Lynn Johnson Collection, Ohio University Libraries.

18/09/2026

Let's look at the science not socials when planning for our learners 🙌

09/09/2026

Exciting year ahead ☕️👊

Proud to welcome Family Carers Ireland for their first Carer Support Coffee

This group is for carers of children and young people, and will happen the second Wednesday of every month.

They also plan to host one next Wednesday for Carers of adults and older people.

Have an idea or need a space for a community activity or group? We Are Here for it!

30/07/2026

Whoop whoop! Loads of bags gone today, but loads left for tomorrow!!!

28/07/2026

16/07/2026

Are you an early years educator looking for a change? Be part of something special here at Child's Play, Kilbeggan

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We are hoping to strengthen our existing, awesome team with an additional preschool lead.

We are open to discussing any educational background and working hours, including e.g. Carers. The only requirement is a L7 in an approved early years course.

A little different, we are Wesmeath's only Inclusive Early Intervention setting, so our Preschool Investigators class opens its doors to children of all abilities, on a continuum of support or educational needs. This can be challenging, but extremely rewarding - special education teaches you to be the best teacher possible, and that's what we are striving for.

Like what you see? Call or call in

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01/07/2026

So important that families understand how the government is treating the early years sector.

I was shocked coming from both the private sector and even dept of education, but hopeful that the NCS and Core would be the little steps needed towards real policy change.

What has actually happened is an emphasis on chasing an election promise (votes) of low fees to families (which is great!), without considering the cost of delivering that service, without allowing services earn enough to survive.

Do more work, at a higher standard, with less staff, increasing costs, but with the same funding as before.

Next time a politician comes knocking on your door, ask them their actual plan for early years.

25/06/2026

Such a special time of the year to reflect, please enjoy the graduation photo dump - I couldn't pick a fave!

Short and sweet, we are so privileged to work with your children. This attitude is the foundation to everything you see here.

Following a slow relational pedagogy, your children teach us how to be better educators. Taking the time to notice their interests and developmental stages, they inform our attempts to create beautiful spaces and engaging experiences.

Like what you see/inspired to shine? (reference to the cool music Global Genius Productions !) We are always looking to speak to educators that strive towards excellence...and we have air conditioning 😂😂😂

Bringing it back to the kids: reflecting on the progress our children, those from all walks of life , have made at this time of transition, is one of the most rewarding things in our careers, so thank you

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