Shining Stars Preschool & Montessori Lisronagh 3.05

Shining Stars Preschool & Montessori Lisronagh
‘Where learning is Fun’

Ann Keating O'Neill is the Manager & Montessori teacher & Aideen Clancy is Room Leader and Montessori Teacher. All staff have up to date training in First aid and Pediatric first aid and Child protection.

We are fully Tusla Compliant and we are awaiting the 'Healthy Ireland Preschool award from National Children's Network.cheme. We follow almost same calendar as Lisronagh National School

Shining Stars Montessori Preschool is located on the grounds of Lisronagh National School.

Our ethos at Shining Stars is to provide all the children attending our Preschool with a stimulating environment where they will be safe, secure and above all happy. Each child will have equal opportunities in that they can grow and learn through their own experiences and therefore reach their full potential.

The children through interactions. play and all other daily activities will have the opportunity to develop holistically.

Our Curriculum is based on the children’s emerging interests and we use Siolta (National Quality Framework and Aistear (National Curriculum Framework) in our service.

Our teaching philosophy is to observe each child as an individual with the ability to co- construct their own learning under the guidance of their teachers. Choosing their own activities which can be carried out on their own with a friend, in a group or assisted by a teacher.

We have a routine which includes lots of play based learning, music, art, physical exercise both indoor and outdoor, group time with songs, stories, rhymes,but most of all fun.

Early childhood Education, Diploma in Montessori Teaching, First Aid and other relevant qualifications. All staff Garda vetted and experienced.

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12.00 noon and children can attend from 2:5 years to 5:5 years of age.

We participate in the Free Preschool Scheme which now covers children from the age of 3. There are 3 different entry points during the year. September, January and April.


To inquire about booking a place for your child/children or to arrange a visit and find out more about our preschool.
Call Ann on 0873870054.