All About Acorns
Acorns is a montessori pre-school in Rush, North County Dublin run by myself, Valerie Kelly, from a bright sunlit classroom.

About Acorns

About Valerie
At Acorns my aim is to provide a homely environment in which children feel secure and comfortable enough to express themselves and learn through exploring their world.
As laid out by the montessori approach I encourage an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
I want Acorns to ease the transition from the home to a learning environment for both the child and the parent.
Full ECCE Places Available
Times: 9.15am - 12.15pm
School Term: View the 2019 / 20 dates
I am a mother of 3 with a background in science and a love of children. Torn between a calling for care work and the world of science, I opted for science and spent many years working in Temple St Children's hospital.
In working with the children now in my classroom, I can bring together my interest in science and nature and my love for Montessori and child development.
Qualifications
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Montessori Waterpark Diploma - Distinction.
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Fetac level 6 Major award ChildCare.
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Linc (Leadership for Inclusion) level 6.
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Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
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Barnardos Child Protection Certificate
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Lamh level 1.
Barnardos Child Protection Certificate
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, The children are now working as if I did not exist'"
- Maria Montessori
About Orla Smith
Orla is a warm caring childcare worker who has many years experience as a montessori teacher. She has also worked closely with children with disabilities and worked as part of a multi disciplinary team including speech and language and occupational therapists to provide a safe and supportive learning environemnt for children with special needs.
Qualifications
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Degree in childcare Level 7.
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Montessori Teaching Diploma - Fetac Level 6.
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Fetac level 6 Advanced Supervision in Childcare.
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Lamh- Module One.
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Occupational First Aid.