our story
Established in 2021, Page One focuses on providing a new, fresh approach to delivering exceptional levels of educational care for children in early years settings. In our purpose-built, modern facilities, we adopt child-centred educational and social methods including Montessori and intergenerational activities. These are proven methods designed to give your child the best possible start on their journey through life. Our team of dedicated and talented carers is committed to making a real difference to the education and wellbeing of children who attend Page One. Each and every staff member has been carefully selected for their extraordinary achievements both academically and personally, their vast experience, and their compassionate attitude towards working with children. All members of our team are Garda vetted and hold a minimum QQI level 5 childcare or Level 7/8 Early Childhood Education & Care (BA).
- Pediatric First Aid
- General First Aid
- Aistear Curriculum
- Supporting Anxious Children
- Manual Handling
- Food Safety
- Child Safeguarding
- Infection Control
- Effective Room Leadership
Page One also has a full-time nurse onsite for any health issues.
our curriculum
At Page One, we have chosen the Montessori method as our curriculum. The Montessori method is holistic and recognises that children learn in different ways. Students learn at their own pace, and according to their own learning plan. The classroom is built to suit the student, putting every learning tool within their reach, for them to seek out independently and to use. The Montessori method encourages empathy, a passion for social justice, and a joy in lifelong learning. As a result, Montessori students are confident, enthusiastic and independent. Research also indicated that Montessori students have stronger social and emotional skills in many areas.
The Montessori method is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Learning takes place in a prepared environment where every material supports an aspect of child development. Children learn through their own experiences and at their own pace, gently guided by a highly trained teacher who provides age-appropriate activities. Children work both independently and in groups. The founder, Dr Maria Montessori, found that experiential learning in this type of environment led to a deeper understanding of language, mathematics, science, music, social interactions and more.
The Montessori environment is spacious, open, tidy, pleasing in appearance and simple. Each element exists for a reason, and plays a part in the development of the child. The environment is proportional to children’s height and size, to enable children to move freely and seek out learning tools independently. Children can work in groups or individually, according to their wishes and the task in hand. This encourages independence in learning and exploring. Freedom and self-discipline make possible that each child finds activities that respond to their individual needs.
The Montessori curriculum is based around five key areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and cultural studies. Students progress at their own pace through the curriculum via a set of increasingly complex educational materials. Teachers present key lessons to the class before allowing students to work with the materials independently, observed and documented by their teachers. This allows them to pursue their interests, according to their stage of development. By fostering independent learning, students feel empowered and confident in their ability to learn and retain new skills and information.
The Montessori teacher observes each child and offers them opportunities to work intelligently, independently and with a concrete purpose within the small community in the classroom. After presenting the key lesson, the teacher’s objective is to intervene as little as possible in the child’s own progress. This allows the child to act, want and think for themselves, helping them develop confidence and self-discipline.
our ethos
- Meet the differing individual needs of children and their parents.
- Provide a warm, caring atmosphere where children can develop to their full potential with confidence in the company of supportive adults.
- Provide a safe, stimulating environment to enhance the development of enthusiastic, lively enquiring minds, the development of early learning through the Montessori method and give a sound base for the increase in knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live.
- Promote social awareness, a pride in themselves and respect for others, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.
- To provide equality of opportunity for all, including those who may have special educational needs.
- To promote sensory awareness, competence in creativity and self expression and communication through our Montessori Programme.
- To help the child to develop self awareness and physical co-ordination with joy and confidence.
- To promote a sense of fun and humour.
- To develop children as well mannered attentive listeners who can follow instructions, but who also develop positive attitudes, initiative, the ability to solve problems and develop independence in thought and action.
- Your child to leave us with the confidence to continue to blossom further when they begin primary school
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