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Horizons Templeogue – Montessori & Full Day Care
Horizons Terenure – Homework Club & Summer Camp
TEMPLEOGUE:
TERENURE:
TEMPLEOGUE:
TERENURE:
Horizons Templeogue – Montessori & Full Day Care
Horizons Terenure – Homework Club & Summer Camp
ECCE Scheme
PAGE CONTENTS
9:15am to 12:15pm
monday to friday
HOURS:
9:15am to 12:15pm – 3 hours per day
DAYS:
Monday to Friday
DURATION:
38 weeks per year for 2 years, see Calendar
AGE:
2 Years 8 months on commencement up to 5.5 Years on completion
CURRICULUM:
Montessori
FEES:
Covered by the Early Childhood and Education Scheme
HOURS:
9:15am to 12:15pm – 3 hours per day
DAYS:
Monday to Friday
DURATION:
38 weeks per year for 2 years, see Calendar
AGE:
2 Years 8 Months on commencement up to 5 Years 6 Months old on completion
CURRICULUM:
Montessori
FEES:
Covered by the Early Childhood and Education Scheme
The ECCE programme follows the Montessori curriculum where the children work on their independent skills through the use of concrete materials.
They enjoy working in all areas of the classroom and can quickly develop language and numeracy skills. The programme encourages freedom of movement and the development of both large and small motor skills.
We aim to promote a strong sense of self, which is nutured by our warm and caring teachers. The outdoor environment plays an important role in their development and daily routine.
This is a guide to a typical morning in Part Time Montessori. The activities vary depending on weather and time of year.
classrooms
garden play
In Horizons we continually invest in our schools facilities to provide the best possible environment.
Below is a photo gallery of some images that showcase our fun and safe indoor and outdoor spaces.
Coupled with extensive equipment and learning materials you child will have everything they need to succeed.
15 hours per week
38 weeks per year
Horizons participates in the ECCE Scheme for attendees of our ECCE only, Part time and Full time Montessori services.
ECCE (Early Childhood and Education Scheme) is a Government grant which covers fees for 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, September to June for 2 years.
The ECCE scheme is for children who are at least 2 years and 8 months old before the 1st of September of their commencement year.
And not older than 5 years and 6 months at the end of the pre-school year.
You are required to apply for your childs ECCE grant to secure your start date. You should do so as soon as you have received notification of acceptance to enrol from us.
This table shows the relevant enrolment dates for the year your child was born in.
| Birth year | Eligible enrolment date(s) |
| 2019 | 1 Sept 2022 & 1 Sept 2023 |
| 2020 | 1 Sept 2023 & 1 Sept 2024 |
| 2021 | 1 Sept 2024 & 1 Sept 2025 |
| 2022 | 1 Sept 2025 & 1 Sept 2026 |
| 2023 | 1 Sept 2026 & 1 Sept 2027 |
| 2024 | 1 Sept 2027 & 1 Sept 2028 |
| 2025 | 1 Sept 2028 & 1 Sept 2029 |
preschool
Complete this form to add your child to our enquiries list for Montessori at Horizons Templeogue and Terenure. A copy will be emailed to you.
Contact the email address [email protected] for updates on your enquiry status.
THREE OPTIONS:
– FULL TIME
8:00am to 6:00pm, 5 days Mon-Fri all year round
– PART TIME
8:30am to 12:30pm, 5 days Mon-Fri 38 weeks per year
– ECCE HOURS ONLY
9:15am to 12:15pm, 5 days Mon-Fri 38 weeks per year
– AGES
2 Years 8 Months up to 5 Years 6 Months
in their words
horizons reviews
Some quotes from our pupils parents reviews, many of whom have had their whole family attend.
To leave your review get in touch through our Contact us page. Those leaving reviews have availed of;
– ECCE, Part time and Full time Montessori in Templeogue
– Homework Club and Summer Camp in Terenure
"The level of care and attention given to each child is second to none and has really allowed my children’s personalities and abilities to grow and flourish"
"Horizons Montessori has provided the perfect start to the education of each of our three children, highly professional and enthusiastic"
"All of our children benefited so much from the great start that Horizons gave them, and we are very grateful to all of them for the past 11 years"
“Collected each day from school and brought back to a safe and secure environment where any homework is completed and corrected“
“It would not be possible for us to overstate our appreciation of this great school and excellent teachers. We would highly recommend Horizons“
“The Montessori way of learning has been great for our kids and has allowed them to work at their own pace always supported by the teacher“
FOR PARENTS
FOR CHILDREN
At Horizons, as parents ourselves in our Montessori school, we understand what’s important to you, because it is also what’s important to us…
The founding Fiona's still work in the schools every day. This ensures that the educational experience of every child is managed to the same high standards every year.
We have strict procedures in place when it comes to child safety and security. Our staff are regularly trained on site regarding all aspects of prioritising your childs well being.
Our schools are open all year round ensuring child care availability for you beyond the ECCE or Primary School calendar. Our Summer Camp also runs during July and August.
Both our schools have soft Astro grass gardens which the children love. Weather permitting we spend as much time outdoors as possible to enhance the pupils experience.
Working parents can rest assured their child is availing of the best of care all day. And once they get to Primary we also have an after school care service.
We invest a lot of time in sourcing the best teachers. We ensure they have ongoing educational and development opportunities resulting in the optimum environment.
We collect children from the local national schools St. Pius, Presentation and St. Joseph's. In our Homework Club in Terenure College they have dinner, homework and activities.
From classical music to science experiments. Your child will be well socialised with a diverse range of materials and experiences creating a love of learning for life.
Our educational ethos is based on that of Maria Montessori who believed in preparing a child centred environment to learn independently through discovery and exploration.
The founding Fiona’s still work in the schools every day. This ensures that the educational experience of every child is managed to the same high standards every year.
We have strict procedures in place when it comes to child safety and security. Our staff are regularly trained on site regarding all aspects of prioritising your childs well being.
Our schools are open all year round ensuring child care availability for you beyond the ECCE or Primary School calendar. Our Summer Camp also runs during July and August.
Both our schools have soft Astro grass gardens which the children love. Weather permitting we spend as much time outdoors as possible to enhance the pupils experience.
Working parents can rest assured their child is availing of the best of care all day. And once they get to Primary we also have an after school care service.
We invest a lot of time in sourcing the best teachers. We ensure they have ongoing educational and development opportunities resulting in the optimum environment.
We collect children from the local national schools St. Pius, Presentation and St. Joseph’s. In our Homework Club in Terenure College they have dinner, homework and activities.
From classical music to science experiments. Your child will be well socialised with a diverse range of materials and experiences creating a love of learning for life.
Our educational ethos is based on that of Maria Montessori who believed in preparing a child centred environment to learn independently through discovery and exploration.
maria montessori
self concept
Since opening in 1993 Horizons Montessori School has been nurturing children and directing them to develop to their individual ability in a Montessori environment that is true to the teachings of Maria Montessori.
The Montessori method of education, named after the Italian physician Maria Montessori, emphasises the importance of the development of self-concept.
She believed education to be a preparation for life, not a search for intellectual skills.
Through her own teachings and discoveries Maria Montessori learned that the mind of the young child is absorbent.
Therefore the environment should be prepared carefully to train senses, to stimulate curiosity, to satisfy the need to know and to protect the child from unnecessary failure.
The environment is set up as a bridge between the home and the wider world.
In early childhood, Montessori students learn through sensory-motor activities.
Working with materials that develop their cognitive powers through direct experience and use of all their senses.
Children move from the concrete to the abstract.
Developing at their own individual pace.
ECCE and Part Time
important dates
Below is our Montessori school calendar for children who attend for either ECCE only (3hrs per day 9:15am to 12:15pm) or Part Time hours (8:30am to 12:30pm) only.
Our school year for both options is 38 weeks, Monday to Friday and runs from September to June each year.
Click any month below to open the relevant dates.
The calendar is subject to change throughout the year in unforeseen circumstances. In such events we will notify parents directly.
SEPTEMBER
– 2nd Sep 2024 Monday
School Opens for Part Time and Ecce only attendees
OCTOBER
– 28th Oct Monday to 1st November Friday 2024
School closed Mid term Break
NOVEMBER
– 28th Oct Monday to 1st November Friday 2024
School closed Mid term Break
– 4th Nov 2024 Monday
School re-opens after mid term break
DECEMBER
– 20th Dec 2024 Friday
– Xmas plays (Times t.b.c.)
– Last day of school before Christmas break
– School re-opens Monday 6th January 2025
JANUARY
– 6th Jan 2025 Monday
School re-opens
FEBRUARY
– 3rd Feb 2025 Monday
School closed St. Brigid’s Day
– 20th and 21st Feb 2025 Thursday and Friday
School closed mid term break
MARCH
– 17th Mar 2025 Monday
School closed St. Patrick’s day
APRIL
– 14th Monday to 25th Friday Apr 2025
School closed 2 weeks Easter holidays
– 28th Apr 2025 Monday
School re-opens
MAY
– 5th May 2025 Monday
School closed Bank Holiday
JUNE
– 2nd Jun 2025 Monday
School closed Bank holiday
– 3rd and 4th Jun Tuesday and Wednesday
School closed Mid-term
– 25th Jun 2025 Wednesday
Last day of school year 2024/2025
Prechool Closed - Summer Camp Open
Prechool Closed - Summer Camp Open
- 2nd Sep 2024 Monday School Opens for Part Time and Ecce only attendees
- 28th Oct Monday to 1st November Friday 2024 School closed Mid term Break
- 28th Oct Monday to 1st November Friday 2024 School closed Mid term Break
- 4th Nov 2024 Monday School re-opens after mid term break
- 20th Dec 2024 Friday
- Xmas plays (Times t.b.c.)
- Last day of school before Christmas break
- School re-opens Monday 6th January 2025
- 6th Jan 2025 Monday School re-opens
- 3rd Feb 2025 Monday School closed St. Brigid’s Day
- 20th and 21st Feb 2025 Thursday and Friday School closed mid term break
- 17th Mar 2025 Monday School closed St. Patrick’s day
- 14th Monday to 25th Friday Apr 2025 School closed 2 weeks Easter holidays
- 28th Apr 2025 Monday School re-opens
- 5th May 2025 Monday School closed Bank Holiday
- 2nd Jun 2025 Monday School closed Bank holiday
- 3rd and 4th Jun Tuesday and Wednesday School closed Mid-term
- 25th Jun 2025 Wednesday Last day of school year 2024/2025
for your child
all year round
Our schools offer a full and flexible range of care for your child, 49 weeks per year. Click any service box below for more information…
Our schools offer a full and flexible range of care for your child, 49 weeks per year. Click any service box below for more information…
