A Little More About Us

Daisy Chain Montessori and Child Care centres are TUSLA registered. Our centres follow the TUSLA regulations and our past inspections are available to view in each centre. We are members of Early Childhood Ireland and have achieved the NCNA "Centre of Excellence" award. Our Terenure centre was chosen out of a huge amount of applicants to engage formally with the Siolta Quality Assurance Programme. Our Montessori classrooms are fully equipped and all our teachers have a minimum of QQI level 6 and we are members of St. Nicholas Montessori Teachers Association. All our staff hold Childcare qualifications. 

Wobbler Room

Foundation for education


Children that are over one years old are considered wobblers.


Our Wobbler rooms have an art/messy area, construction corner, home corner, dress up and sand and water play which feeds the child imagination and creativity. The daily routine in this room is more structured with activities suited to the age group. 


This period in an infant’s life is initially about developing their gross motor skills. It’s as though they are saying "now I have my legs. I'm off- goodbye!" 


This is a time for great discovery for your child and our carers will provide a special and secure environment that is interesting to explore. It is also the beginning of identity and language. 


Our carers will promote your child’s individuality and language skills through daily activities, weekly themes, songs, storytelling and creative art.




Toddler Room

Growing as an individual

The next stage for your child is the Toddler Room. This is for the age group two to three. As with the Wobbler Room there are different areas for the children to use their imagination i.e. home, dressing up area, shop, construction area, cosy corner and sand and water. 


At this stage their personality is developing and they want the world to know all about it! You know your child has reached this point as they say "Mine" "Give me" to just about anything! We look behind these words and ensure  that the children are given challenging and attainable goals.


At this stage of their development independence is so important "Help me to do it myself" (Maria Montessori) Our carers ensure the child's need for independence is met through all activities, small and large group work, individual work, arts and crafts and weekly jobs.


Montessori Room

Self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.

We at Daisy Chain are very proud of our Montessori Classrooms. Each classroom is fully equipped with Montessori materials and has fully trained Montessori teachers. 


The environment provided is carefully planned and suitably structured. The classroom is the child's environment and all the Montessori materials are displayed at child level. The child will grow and learn in a natural way to reach his/her full potential. 


The Montessori classroom provides an environment where children are encouraged to learn with other children at his/her own pace. When the child has completed his/her Montessori pre-school education, he/she will be well equipped to start Primary School with confidence. 


St. Nicholas Montessori Teachers Association also inspects our classrooms and we have a Montessori mentor who ensures all our classrooms and equipment are kept up to the highest standards.


Montessori Hours : 


9.00am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday 

The ECCE only Montessori is 9.00 – 12.00

Our Montessori schools coincide with our local primary schools from September to June, and operate on a 38 week basis. All our Montessori schools have been approved for the ECCE Scheme.


Aistear & Síolta

Supporting each child's learning, development, and well-being

At Daisy Chain Crèche, our approach is guided by the national frameworks Aistear (the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework) and Síolta (the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education). These frameworks support us in delivering high-quality, child-centred early education and care for children from birth to six years.

Learning and Development with Aistear


Growing as an individual


Young children are naturally curious, capable learners. They make sense of the world around them through play, exploration, sensory experiences, observation, and meaningful interactions.


Aistear helps us to support children’s learning and development in a way that is responsive to their interests, needs, and individual learning styles. It is built around four key themes:


Well-being – supporting children to feel safe, secure, and confident in themselves and their environment.

Identity and Belonging – helping children develop a strong sense of who they are and where they belong.

Communicating – encouraging self-expression, listening, language, and a love of interaction.

Exploring and Thinking – nurturing creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, and understanding of the world.


As children transition into our setting, we support them in building a strong foundation in these areas — ensuring they feel:


Happy and emotionally secure (Well-being),

Recognised and valued as unique individuals (Identity),

A sense of connection and comfort in our environment (Belonging).



We view every child as an agentic learner, with their own ideas, voice, and perspective — and we celebrate their ability to contribute actively to their own learning journey.

Ensuring Quality with Síolta


Creating high-quality early learning experiences


While Aistear guides what children learn, Síolta supports how we deliver that learning to the highest possible standard. It is the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and underpins all aspects of our practice.


At Daisy Chain, we use Síolta to continually reflect on and improve the quality of our provision — from our relationships with children and families, to curriculum planning, environment setup, health and safety, and transitions.


Síolta highlights the importance of:

Strong partnerships with parents

Smooth and supported transitions into our setting

Inclusive and equitable practice

Ongoing professional development

Respectful and responsive interactions with every child.



We work in partnership with families from the very beginning, ensuring a gentle settling-in process, open communication, and shared understanding of each child’s needs and strengths.

Want to Learn More?

We welcome your interest and questions. If you’d like to know more about how Aistear and Síolta please click on these weblinks 

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