About Us

About Gate Childcare

At the gate childcare centre we provide an owner operated, purpose built childcare centre, in the middle of one of the major business developments in Munster.

Finding the right childcare is a challenge and at gate childcare centre we want to tick all the boxes.

Mission Statement

At Gate Childcare we are committed to providing a happy relaxed and nurturing environment for your child whilst also encouraging their physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and social development.

Ethos

Gate Childcare is committed to developing a curriculum that creates a child centered, play based environment, which empowers children to actively pursue their own learning. We believe in the rights of children to express him/ her self freely and spontaneously. We do not discriminate in any way against children or their families because of race, gender or disability. We acknowledge parents/carers as primary educators of their children and encourage them to take an active part in their child’s learning.

Aims

The staff of Gate Childcare aim to support the development of each child by providing a balanced, broad, stimulating curriculum. We aim to provide to a safe and secure learning environment for the children in our care.

Our Staff

Our staff are key to the success of Gate Childcare. Supportive and encouraging caregivers provide children with appropriate interaction and intervention and ensure your child’s experience is always positive.

• At Gate Childcare our staff have obtained Fetac Level 5 and 6 qualifications in childcare and have Garda clearance.
• All staff have access to ongoing professional development training to ensure we are kept up-to-date in all Childcare developments.
• Gate Childcare is fully compliant with all aspects of the Childcare Act, 1991, and the Childcare Act, 2006, including providing correct staff ratios for all age groups.
• Gate Childcare is regulated by the HSE.
• We are also a member of Early Childhood Ireland.
• All staff are trained in Siolta, the National Quality Framework, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework.
• Staff work in partnership with parents at all times.

Our Facilities

Our center is purpose built to provide the best for your child.
We have different rooms for each childs stage in development.
The facilities include:

• Wobbler rooms
• Toddler rooms
• Sleeping Rooms
• Playrooms
• Playground
• Montessori
• Afterschool Area

Our Location

For parents, dropping children off on the way to work can often be one of the most stressful times of their day. Convenient quality childcare makes a huge difference to their children's happiness and their parent's peace of mind. Many parents have told us that our centre in Little Island meets their needs perfectly.

Our aim is to provide a great atmosphere for your child to grow and develop during their early years, under the care of our qualified staff in our purpose build centre.

Gateway Childcare is located just next to O'Briens at the centre of EastGate Business Park.

Close to train station, Bus and motorway.

We offer a pick up service.

Opening Hours

We are open
all year round except for weekends and major Bank Holidays.

Monday to Friday 07:45am - 06:00pm

Days the Centre is closed

Bank Holidays / Public Holidays
Half day on Christmas Eve
Half day on New Years Eve

Sessional Care

Mornings 07:45am to 13:00pm
Afternoons 14:00pm to 18:00pm

Montessori Classes

Mornings 09:00am to 12:00pm
Afternoons 14:00pm to 17:00pm

Any late collections will incur additional charges