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More than just Childcare

Here at Once Upon A Time we provide excellent quality childcare and crèche environment in Carrickmines, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin 2, Dundrum, Ballymount, Tallaght and Shankill, Cherrywood.

Professionalism and Excellence

We believe in each child’s individuality and uniqueness. Throughout the duration of a child’s attendance at Once Upon a Time our concern is for their happiness as well as their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Timetable

From 7:30 am till 6:30 pm
Monday to Friday.

We close over the festive season and all Bank and public Holidays.

VALUE FOR MONEY

Once Upon a Time takes away worry and stress from parents by providing breakfast, all snacks and teas and hot meals (Our Hot Meals are provided by a company called 'Nosebags'.
We also supply baby wipes, cotton wool and nappy bags
When it comes to the carers at Once Upon a Time parents can rest easy, knowing that the staff are highly competent and qualified
We employ carers who are experienced and qualified
Our carers have excellent communication skills and are caring individuals
We provide our employees with First Aid, HACCP, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Child Protection Training to ensure the safety of the children in our care
Our centres are designed specifically for children – they are child friendly, happy, secure, bright and colourful with countless interesting and fun toys
All of our centres have safe, secure outdoor areas with soft flooring
All outdoor areas are equipped with various fun toys and equipment that the children love
We maintain our centres to the highest of standards
Our centres are checked carefully so that high standards of care are maintained
Once Upon A Time is registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies such as the HSE, TUSLA and comply with all regulations
Once Upon A Time is a member of Early Childhood Ireland
The Once Upon A Time centres are all in great locations, easily accessible
Once Upon a Time participates in the ECCE government scheme that provides a free pre-school year to children in the year before they start primary school, We are also part of the NCS funding.
We offer a sibling discount for families in full time care only

Plans adapted to all families

We offer a number of different care options to suit parent’s working arrangements

Full time
4 full days
Afterschool ( available in our Dundrum, Dun Laoghaire and Carrickmines centres)
We also offer centre transfers for families (if families move locations and wish to transfer to another one of our centres)

Once Upon a Time has an open door policy, we like our parents to be able to see their child’s environment on a daily basis. We also carry our Partnership with Parents to get involved with the day to day routines and themes. We enjoy open communication with parents, now working off the parent portals where parents can access their daily reports through the portal- https://parent.eccesoftware.com/Login

A unique environment for your children

Our goal is to provide a safe and caring environment, where children can gain a positive approach to school and learning. They will learn to care for, and respect each other, whilst learning how to be part of a group. Good nursery education is crucial to a child's formative years, and fosters an enthusiasm and confidence that will remain with them throughout their school life.

Testimonials

Our son started in once upon a time Shankill when they first opened in September 2019. As new parents we were extremely apprehensive as this was all new to us. Our minds were put at ease when our little boy was welcomed with open arms. We are so happy that we found a creche that has a very loving environment. He has come along so much in the last few months and is learning constantly. The staff in particular are wonderful and we are extremely happy we found once upon a time for our boy.

Debs (2020)

Shankill

Our daughter started to attend the Once Upon a Time montessori in Dún Laoghaire since she was 12 months old. We are delighted with staff, care for our child, food and professional conduct of management around safety and development of children. It is a happy, clean, well at up and safe place to children of all ages. Staff is incredibly FRIENDLY, professional and devoted to looking after children. I consider myself a "fussy" mum and Dun Laoghaire creche impresses me massively. I wish to thank all staff members for an amazing work and would highly recommend this place to all parents who look for only the best for their little ones. Additionally: It's affordable, creche makes it easy for parents to manage their budget, they provide healthy variety of snacks and hot meals cooked just for children. It is perfect in any possible way. Playground is well equipped and spacious offering children a freedome to run around and play with their peers. Management follows HSE regulations to a-T, so safety is a priority and children are managed in most carrying way.

Joanna K (2020)

Dun Laoghaire

Like all first time mothers, I was very nervous about sending my child to Creche. I have to say that the staff at Dundrum are so friendly and caring and eased my concerns very quickly. My little girl absolutely loves going in every morning. The attention she receives on a daily basis is brilliant and always full of fun and laughter. I love reading her daily report to see what she has got up to throughout the day. I would highly recommend OUAT Dundrum.

Evelyn (2020)

Dundrum

Our daughter Aisling attended Once Upon a Time Herbert Place from the time she was 9 months old until she left to go to school in 2019. She learned so much and made many many special friends. She still talks about the staff that cared for her during her time there. Now her sister Hazel is in Herbert Place and she is delighted to get up to all the adventures with her friends. Although it is hard leaving your children and heading to work long days, 5 days a week, the staff are always so reassuring and their care and kindness for the children is obvious.

Avril (2020)

Herbert Place, Dublin 2

Ballymount Creche

Unit 5 Ballymount Retail Centre, Ballymount, D24
014568813 / ballymount@onceuponatime.ie

Dublin 2 Creche

25/26 Herbert Place, Dublin 2
016619187 / hp@onceuponatime.ie

Dun Laoghaire Creche

No.3 Harbour Square, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire 012301681 / dl@onceuponatime.ie

Dundrum Creche

Wyckham Point, Wyckham Way, Dundrum, D16
012968819 / dundrum@onceuponatime.ie

Carrickmines Creche

Carrickmines Manor, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, D18
012949999 / cm@onceuponatime.ie

Shankill Creche

Lidl Neighbourhood Centre, Corbawn Lane, Shankill, D18 012821741 / shankill@onceuponatime.ie

Tallaght Creche

The Arena, Tallaght, D24
014628845 / tallaght@onceuponatime.ie

Cherrywood Creche

Crèche, TC2, Cherrywood Town Centre, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
012821741 / enquiries@onceuponatime.ie