Childcare Rathfarnham

Giraffe Childcare Rathfarnham is housed in a charming granite-faced Victorian standalone building, which was originally the national school for Loreto Abbey Convent. The centre is en route from Goatstown, Milltown, Clonskeagh and Dublin city centre. It has large bright rooms with beautiful large windows where children can display their artwork.

Our crèche has a warm and inviting feel and welcomes children and families from the local community. It is set in a quiet residential area, near a beautiful pond with a noisy family of ducks in residence and the children often feed them bread! All the rooms are on the ground floor and have easy access to our lovely, secure outdoor play area which the children enjoy whatever the weather!

We create a homely feel in the centre where we offer boundless opportunities to learn through imaginative and creative play. We have 7 spacious rooms all brightly decorated and arranged to offer each child the chance to explore and investigate their environment, supporting their natural curiosity and love of learning. We offer a broad curriculum underpinned by Aistear and Siolta frameworks encouraging children to learn through play to become active learners.

There is ample parking/set down spaces to facilitate dropping off and collecting your child and we are open all year round except for public holidays. We offer childcare places for children 12 months up to aged 5 years. Why not call us on (01) 254 1367 and we will answer any questions you may have.

Working with the Department of Youth and Children’s Affairs on the Better Start Quality Programme.
Supported by the South Dublin Childcare Committee and is also a member of Early Childhood Ireland.