Acorn Montessori School was set up within the grounds of Cliffoney National School in November 2012. We offer a Morning supervision service, a Sessional Montessori Pre-school and an after-school homework club and supervision facility. We are open 38 weeks of the year and follow the National School Calendar. Our school provides high quality, universal, inclusive learning for all children; our policies and procedures help maintain a supportive learning community.
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If you have any questions regarding the After-school service, please do not hesitate to contact Kelley or Sinead on 0877024260. We look forward to working with you to give your child a fulfilling and enriching experience.
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) operates a number of childcare schemes which provide free or reduced rate childcare to eligible children.
Community Childcare Subvention Private (CCSP)
The Community Childcare Subvention Private Programme (CCSP) is a support programme for Private based childcare services to provide quality childcare at a reduced rate to parents. It enables childcare services to reduce fees for parents in receipt of certain social welfare payments, Family Income Supplement, and holders of medical cards and GP visit cards. ​
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Childcare Education and Training Support programme (CETS)
The CETS Programme formerly catered for FAS and VEC training course participants and now provides childcare on behalf of the Local Education and Training Boards. The local Education and Training Boards decide which of their training programmes are eligible under the CETS programme. Parents must obtain a letter from their local Education Training Board or Solas. This letter must state the start and finish date of your course and a line indicating that your participation on this course entitles you to a place on the CETS programme.