We are open from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Exceptions are Bank Holidays, Good Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas week.

Enrolment / Registration

• To book a place in Kidorama, parents can register your child’s details and pay a deposit equalling 1 month’s fee in advance of your child’s start date. This deposit will offset your final month’s fee.
• 2 months written notice is required if your child will not be starting at Kidorama. Booking deposit will be forfeited if insufficient notice given

Fees

• All fees are payable (calendar) monthly, in advance and by standing order.
• The first payment is due by the child’s agreed start date
• Fees are set in March of each year and parents will be advised of details approximately 1 month in advance.
• There is a 5%  discount across the total fee if you have more than one child attending the crèche.
• Unfortunately, we cannot offer discounts for holidays or other absences.
• 1 month’s notice in writing is required if your child is leaving the crèche or deposit will be forfeited.

Settling In

It is vital that the initial transition from home to crèche is carefully supported. Each child and their parents will have individual needs when it comes to settling in to Kidorama. We will work closely with parents to devise the best approach for each family. This approach will incorporate a tailor made plan of any of the following elements.

• Home visit by Group lead
• Crèche visit by parents and child. The child will meet the other children in their group, the care team and familiarise themselves with the surroundings.
• Comfort toy or blanket from home
• Group induction – the group are prepared and welcome the new child
• Gentle ‘settle-in’ process over 1 week e.g. starting with 1 hour on day 1 with parent, meeting group and engaging in play, 1 hour day 2 without parent (parent close by)…etc
  
  * We also exercise a variety of approaches to smooth the daily ‘settle in’ when required.

Health & Safety

We recognise that when a child falls ill, is very difficult for the child, parents and the care team. In many cases, the best place for a child when they are ill is at home where they can rest and recuperate. Also the other children and the care team must be protected from any infectious illnesses.

Our detailed Health and Safety statement is available for inspection at any time. Some important key points are outlined below.

• An emergency doctor will always be on call
• Care teams are trained in First Aid and Fire Safety. There is a fire safety and evacuation procedure in place.
• Children must have received all immunisations appropriate for their age before they can be admitted to the crèche.
• Children on antibiotics must stay at home for the first 48 hours to help support their recuperation. In addition, the child must be fit to return to the crèche. On the child’s return, we will be happy to administer medication if required per a ‘Medical Consent’ form signed by parents. Medication must be handed to the care team for safekeeping.
• If a child falls ill in the crèche, parents will be informed and may be asked to collect their child if they are too unwell.
• The care team may administer Calpol as pre-approved by parents if necessary for temperature control.
• Parents are asked to advise if their child is unwell and will be absent from the crèche. We need to be aware of illnesses in circulation for the protection of the other children and care team and to advise other parents if necessary.
• Staff will record any accidents, incidents or medications administered.

Communication with Parents / ‘Open Door’

Each Care group has a lead. This person will be the appointed key contact for parents. There will be regular opportunities for informal communication at drop off or collection times. Formal communication channels and frequency are outlined in the Care group grid above. At any point, parents can contact the Crèche manager also. We wish to assure parents that their children are receiving the best possible care. Parent’s are welcome to ‘drop in’ whenever the wish and spend some time in their child’s environment. Family members with interesting skills or items are encouraged to visit and share with the children.

Please do not hesitate to feedback, make suggestions or avail of our team’s expertise on any childcare matter.

Nutrition, Health & Fitness

We have adopted a HSE developed menu as it is nutritionally balanced and offers a great variety for all children. (Copy menu available on request). All meals are freshly prepared using fresh ingredients on site each day.
We promote healthy eating and physical activity. Nutrition, Health & Fitness awareness will be an intrinsic part of your child’s curriculum. Activity and Outdoor play will be central to your child’s day

Toilet Training

Toilet training can be very easy and successful when parents and the care team work together. Children can be very motivated when their friends are also going through the same process.

Child Behaviour

Before your child starts are Kidorama, we will endeavour to understand your child’s behaviour and motivation. Coupled with our ongoing observation, we will adopt the best approach to gently encourage positive behaviour from your child. We will always try to overcome inappropriate behaviour in a non-confrontational way.

If a child has behavioural issues, we will devise a planned approach and timeline with parents. In rare and extreme cases, parents may be asked to remove their child from the Crèche and seek more specialised assistance.

Environmental

Kidorama will strive to constantly improve our Eco-friendliness. We will use eco-friendly products where feasible and will recycle as much of our waste materials as possible.
Eco-learning and Eco-awareness will be an intrinsic part of your child’s curriculum.

Collection of Children

In the interest of your child’s security, only those named on your child’s registration profile may collect your child. Please advise in advance if someone new is collecting your child. In every case, we reserve the right to ask for ID and may call parents to cross check.
We ask parents to be vigilant that doors are properly secured as they enter and exit the building. Also please support us in constant protection of children on the premises e.g.. ensure when you are dropping off or collecting your child that they cannot run out on to the road and that we all watch out for all the children all the time