Welcome to Maher Street Cottage!

Our Service is committed to the safety, wellbeing and support of all children and young people within our facility. We aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of the children attending the service.

Management, Staff and volunteers will treat all children with the utmost respect and understanding. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child’s health and safety needs are met through the implementation of operative hygiene practices. Our philosophy guides our interactions and relationships with children. We aim to ensure all educators develop positive relationships with children based on respect and fostering children’s self-esteem and development.

Education

We aim to enhance children’s learning and development through the pedagogical practices of educators and families in a positive learning environment which is promoted across the five learning outcomes from Early Years Learning Framework. Educators will gather and interpret information about children as individuals to inform the preparation of the environment and implement experiences that are engaging and meaningful.

Environment

Our Service will ensure the environment is safe, clean and well maintained for children, families, educators and visitors. Children’s awareness of the environment and sustainable practice will be supported through daily practices, resources and interactions. The physical environment will support children’s learning, safety, levels of engagement and access to positive experiences and inclusive relationships.

Our Service is committed to providing an environment that promotes safety and enhances children’s learning and development

Health

It is our commitment to provide a safe environment for children so that they can explore, discover and learn and for Educators so that they can nurture and educate children in a safe and pleasant environment.

Nutrition

Our Service recognises the importance of healthy eating to the growth and development of young children and is committed to supporting the healthy food and drink choices of children in their care. Furthermore, our Service recognises the importance of supporting families in providing healthy food and drink to their children. It is acknowledged that the early childhood setting has an important role in supporting families in healthy eating.