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Play is child's
work; it is the child's way of learning. Play develops good work habits
e.g. independence, co-operation and the ability to follow direction.
It is the bridge to friendship and gives the opportunity to experiment
and to develop the imagination. It teaches the skills of responsibilities,
of companionship, but above all that play should be fun.
Activities that
take place in the centre include:
Educational Exercise |
Dance / Music & Movement |
Let's Pretend |
Cookery / Bakery Class |
Arts & crafts |
Nature Studies |
Songs, Rhythms & Stories |
Indoor / Outdoor Play |
The program of
activities available to suit individual age groups is available upon
request, and is also displayed in each playroom.

This is a large
bright classroom in a child centred environment. Our Preschool session
runs from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm all year (excluding Bank Holidays, Good
Friday and the Christmas Period). Our aim is
to develop the individual personality of the child.
Our teaching
is divided into 5 sections/areas:
| Practical
Life: |
helps the
child develop skills for everyday living e.g. spooning, pouring,
and fastening
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| Sensorial:
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refines the
child's senses e.g. touch, smell, rough/smooth, textures etc.
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| Language:
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reading and
writing skills
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| Maths: |
numbers, addition and subtraction |
| Culture: |
nature studies,
history, geography, human body and different cultures
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The Preschool
Room also consists of a Play Group in the afternoon from 2.00 pm to
5.00 pm.
Milestones is situated in a quiet
cul-de-sac (Friars Green) just off the Tullow Road. Here we have an extensive
secure playarea where the children can play daily.
All children are
provided with a well-balanced menu. This includes a breakfast, a morning
snack, a hot nutritious lunch, dessert and afternoon tea. Sample
menu.
| Full time care: |
7.30 am - 6.30 pm |
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5 days a weeks including
3 nutritious and varied meals plus snacks
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| Part time care: |
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| Preschooli: |
9.00 am - 12.30 pm |
| Playschool: |
2.00pm - 5.00 pm |
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