Childcare Ireland - Bumble Bees Creche, Afterschool & Playgroup

Welcome to Bumble Bees!

Where fun and play is part of the day!

Who we cater for

We are a crèche and playgroup and afterschool service offering both full and part time places from 07:30-17:45 Monday to Friday. We cater for children from 6 months to school going and offer after school care up to sixth class.

Outdoor Play

“The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky!” Margaret McMillian

The Key to Learning

Play is far more powerful for children than many parents realize. It’s actually the key to learning.

Healthy Ireland

We have recently taken part in the Healthy Ireland Smart Start Programme, we are now listed as a Healthy Ireland Pre-School.

Our Services

Baby Room

Baby Room: This room caters for up to 6 infants. Age range: 6-13 months. Ratio: 1:3 At Bumble Bees we can cater…

Toddler Room

Toddler Room: This room caters for up to 9 toddlers. Age range: 13mths - 2yrs Ratio: 1:5 For busy hands and curious minds…

Senior Toddler Room

Senior Toddler Room: Caters for 12 children. Age range: 2yrs – 3yrs. Ratio: 1:6 Once again we focus on your child’s overall…

Playgroup 1 Downstairs

Playgroup 1 Downstairs: This group is divided into 2 rooms in 2023. Capacity to cater for 16 upstairs and 22 downstairs. Age…

Playgroup 1 Upstairs

Playgroup 1 Upstairs: This group is divided into 2 rooms in 2023. Capacity to cater for 16 upstairs and 22 downstairs. Age…

Playgroup 2

Playgroup 2:The Hive This room caters for 22 children. Age range: 3yrs to school going age. Ratio: 1:11 Focus here is on…

Afterschool Club

Afterschool Club: The Hive This room caters for 24 children. Age range: 4 -12 years Ratio 1:12 Afterschool club provides children…

Welcome to Bumble Bees

Communications with Parents

Child Paths is one platform that helps with compliance, streamline operations, easily communicate with parents and empower staff while enhancing learning for children, all the…

Aistear & Síolta

At Bumble Bees we are committed to developing a curriculum that creates a child centred environment in line with the Aistear Framework. We are a play-based facility that…

Schemes

Funding Schemes: The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) provides financial support to help with your childcare costs. There are two types of childcare subsidy for children between 24 weeks…

Nutrition

We encourage the nutritional and overall well-being of all children within the crèche. We support children to develop lifelong healthy eating practices and a positive…

About Us

Our Mission Statement: The Bumble Bees team of professionals are dedicated and committed to providing a safe, fun and nurturing play-based environment for all children. Our inclusive, anti-bias culture ensures that we respect each and every child’s uniqueness, we endeavour to ensure that every child ‘belongs’. Parents & Guardians are…