Horizons Templeogue – Montessori & Full Day Care
Horizons Terenure – Homework Club & Summer Camp 

montessori full time templeogue

7:45am to 6:30pm

full day
service details

monday to friday

LOCATION:
Horizons Templeogue
AGE:
From 2 Years 8 months on commencement up to 5.5 Years on completion
HOURS:
7:45am to 6:30pm – 10.75 hours per day Monday to Friday
CURRICULUM:
Montessori a.m., Play and Activities p.m.

LOCATION:
Horizons Templeogue
AGE:
From 2 Years 8 months on commencement up to 5 Years 6 months old on completion
HOURS:
8:00am to 6:00pm – 10 hours per day Monday to Friday
CURRICULUM:
Montessori a.m., Play and Activities p.m.

A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

During the morning our children engage in our Montessori Curriculum. The children develop independent skills through the use of our beautiful concrete materials under the direction of our kind and nurturing teachers.

Horizons has created an environment that fosters an enthusiasm and love of learning that should remain with our children throughout their lives.

During the afternoon programme our children will enjoy play time with their friends and will engage in many indoor and outdoor activities such as sport, drama, art, yoga and mindfulness.

example daily schedule

This is a guide to a typical day in Full Day Child Care. The activities vary depending on weather and time of year.

MORNING

AFTERNOON

AFTERNOON

ACTIVITIES

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preschool

MONTESSORI Enquiry Form

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

maria montessori

montessori
method

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.

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.

Sensory Motor Activities

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.

healthy

school
nutrition

whole foods

Horizons understand the importance of good nutrition for a child’s physical and mental development.

For children who avail of any of our full day services in Montessori or Summer Camp, as well as Homework Club  attendees, the meals are provided by Little Dinners.

They are healthy meals provided by a specialist manufacturer based in Wicklow.

view sample menu's

Little Dinners have created over 30 basic recipes, with variations for vegetarians and other special dietary requirements.

This results in a menu which provides providing the children with a balance of variety and familiarity.

We use Little Dinners because of their high standards when it comes to food preparation following the Dept. of Health “Food and Nutritional Guidelines for Pre-School Services”.

Special requirements based on parental preference, cultural or religious beliefs and health or allergy issues are catered for.

  • No salt, sugar, preservatives
  • No artifical flavourings, colours
  • Made using their own stocks and sauces
  • All food ingredients sourced form HACCP compliant suppliers

FOR PARENTS

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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…

high standards

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.

SAFE AND SECURE

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.

all year round

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.

outdoor play area's

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.

full day programme

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.

qualified teachers

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.

school pick up

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.

range of 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.

montessori school

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.

15 hours per week

ECCE
scheme

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.

ECCE child age
and enrolment dates

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

in their words

PARENTS
TESTIMONIALS

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

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MCMENAMIN FAMILY

"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"

Letch Family Picture

LETCH FAMILY

"Horizons Montessori has provided the perfect start to the education of each of our three children, highly professional and enthusiastic"

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CYRIL MOLLOY

"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"

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JENNIFER FALVEY

“Collected each day from school and brought back to a safe and secure environment where any homework is completed and corrected“

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AMANDA CRONIN

“It would not be possible for us to overstate our appreciation of this great school and excellent teachers. We would highly recommend Horizons“

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LOUISE BYRNE

“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“

ECCE and Part Time

full time montessori templeogue calendar 2024/25

important dates

Below is our calendar for children who attend all year round in Templeogue.

This enrolment operates on a 12 month term, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. We close for 2 weeks at Christmas.

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.

2024

SEPTEMBER 

– 2nd Sep Monday – start of school

OCTOBER

– 28th Oct 2024 Monday
School closed Bank holiday

NOVEMBER

School open every day in November

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

2025

JANUARY

– 6th Jan 2025 Monday
School re-opens

FEBRUARY

– 3rd Feb 2025 Monday 
School closed St. Brigid’s Day

MARCH

– 17th Mar 2025 Monday
School closed St. Patricks Day

APRIL

– 18th April 2025 – Friday
School Closed Good Friday

– 21st April 2025 – Monday           
School Closed Easter Monday 

– 22nd April 2025 – Tuesday            
School Closed

MAY

– 5th May 2025 Monday
School closed Bank Holiday

JUNE

– 2nd Jun 2025 Monday
School closed Bank Holiday

JULY

– School open every day in July
Summer Programme commences 30th June 2025 Monday

AUGUST

– 25th to 29th August Monday to Friday – School closed

SEP 2024

- 2nd Sep Monday – start of school

OCT 2024

- 28th Oct 2024 Monday School closed Bank holiday

NOV 2024

- School open every weekday in November

DEC 2024

- 20th Dec 2024 Friday
- Xmas plays (Times t.b.c.)
- Last day of school before Christmas break
- School re-opens Monday 6th January 2025

JAN 2025

- 6th Jan 2025 Monday School re-opens

FEB 2025

- 3rd Feb 2025 Monday  School closed St. Brigid’s Day

MAR 2025

- 17th Mar 2025 Monday School closed St. Patricks Day

APR 2025

- 18th April 2025 – Friday School Closed Good Friday

- 21st April 2025 – Monday School Closed Easter Monday 

- 22nd April 2025 – Tuesday School Closed

MAY 2025

- 5th May 2025 Monday School closed Bank Holiday

JUN 2025

- 2nd Jun 2025 Monday School closed Bank Holiday

JUL 2025

School open every day in July Summer Programme commences 30th June 2025 Monday