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Small World Preschool & Afterschool
About Us

Caring for children, supporting families

We are a play-based preschool and afterschool service in Dublin 15, dedicated to giving every child a safe, nurturing and inspiring early years experience.

Our Values

What we stand for

These values guide everything we do, from how we plan activities to how we interact with children and families.

Child-centred

Every decision we make starts with what is best for the children in our care.

Safe & secure

Rigorous safeguarding, secure access systems and trained staff across all centres.

Partnership with parents

We work closely with families, because parents know their children best.

Play-based learning

We believe play is the most powerful way young children learn and grow.

Nurturing environments

Bright, welcoming spaces designed to stimulate and comfort in equal measure.

Quality & standards

Our practice is guided by the Aistear and Síolta frameworks for early years education.

Learning Philosophy

Guided by Aistear & Síolta

Our educational practice is informed by Ireland's two national frameworks for early childhood education. Aistear is the curriculum framework that guides how we plan and deliver learning experiences. Síolta is the quality framework that helps us maintain high standards across all our centres.

Together, these frameworks ensure that our practice is grounded in research, focused on children's wellbeing, and committed to continuous improvement. We do not claim formal accreditation — rather, we use these frameworks as guiding principles in our daily work with children.

Children engaging in play-based learning
Children enjoying a healthy meal together
Nutrition

Fresh, balanced meals every day

We believe that good nutrition is essential for growing children. Our centre cooks prepare fresh, balanced meals and snacks daily, following healthy eating guidelines. Mealtimes are social occasions where children learn to try new foods, share with friends, and develop healthy habits.

We cater for all dietary requirements and allergies, and our menus are shared with parents in advance.

Safeguarding

Your child's safety is our priority

We take safeguarding extremely seriously. Every member of our team is trained in child protection, and we have robust policies and procedures in place to keep children safe.

All staff undergo Garda vetting and reference checks
Children First child protection policies in place
Secure access systems at every centre
Trained designated liaison persons at each location
Rigorous staff induction and ongoing safeguarding training
Regular safety audits and risk assessments

Working in partnership with parents

We believe that parents are children's first and most important educators. We work in close partnership with families, sharing daily updates, developmental observations and planning together to support each child's learning and wellbeing. Our open door policy means you are always welcome to talk to us, ask questions, or share concerns.

Come and see for yourself

Book a visit to your nearest centre and meet the team who will be caring for your child.