Creche Options - Kilmacud

cfosulli

Myself and my wife are in the process of choosing a creche for our baby to start in in late summer and I was wondering if people on here had any views / opinions on any of our shortlist places??

We've chosen the list below because of geographical convenience. People may have other recommendations but due to us both starting work at 8am and having over 45mins of a commute (via M50) we can't stray further from these creches for our drop-offs as we're already likely to be 30mins late for work to start with as drop-off times seem to be 7.30 or 7.45 (and no earlier) for the creches below.

1. Little Dale Academy
2. Busy Bees [have since been informed they have no places]
3. Lakelands Childcare
4. Star Tots (Stillorgan)
5. Narnia Nursery [costs about 30% more than the others generally]
6. Park Academy (Sandyford)
7. Beechwood Childcare (Sandyford)
8. Giraffe Childcare (Sandyford)


Picking a creche near work doesn't work as we both work in completely different areas so local to home is the only option if one of us needs to cover the other for pick-ups / drop offs...

TrueDub

cfosulli wrote: »

6. Park Academy (Sandyford)

There are actually 2 in Sandyford, one at the back of the Shopping complex (known as Beacon South Quarter), and the other across the road at the back of the Beacon Hospital.

My eldest is in the BSQ one and loves it. We're extremely happy with it, and feel they're well looked after there. It's open 0730 - 1830.

frash

cfosulli wrote: »

3. Lakelands Childcare

I've used them in the past when they opened first.
The two owners are very nice and used to work with kids with special needs in their previous positions.
One of them is a mum in my kids' school now.

RainyDay

frash wrote: »

I've used them in the past when they opened first.
The two owners are very nice and used to work with kids with special needs in their previous positions.
One of them is a mum in my kids' school now.

1 family member and 1 friend in Lakelands at present, both highly complimentary of them.

nozzetati

Hello, I am looking for creches around Kilmacud any advice/review would be appreciated. Also anyone knows prices for part-time 5 days (8 - 13) at Narnia, Lakelands and Little Dale?
Thank you

cfosulli

Nozzetati, I'll send you on a PM now shortly

Shinthing

cfosulli wrote: »

Nozzetati, I'll send you on a PM now shortly

Could you send me info too please thank you

cfosulli

Shinthing, I've just sent you a PM.

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you

nls2013

Hi,

cfosulli where did you choose in the end? I was wondering if anyone has any feedback on Narnia? Thanks

cfosulli

nls2013 wrote: »

Hi,

cfosulli where did you choose in the end? I was wondering if anyone has any feedback on Narnia? Thanks

We went with Busy Bees in the end which is a decision we are delighted with. I'll send you a PM with some more info now

pauliemc

Folks, apologies for dragging up a slightly old thread but I am now were you all were a year ago. Appreciate recommendations for crèches in the kilmacud area or any childminders?

citi124

Hi all. We are currently looking at Narnia. Can anyone provide feedback, positive or negative? Thank you