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Inishowen childcare group
seeks a home
16.08.07
THE Inishowen
Kindergarten which starts next month as a parent and
child group is looking for a home.
The Kindergarten seeks to provide a holistic early
education experience for children from three and a
half years old, drawing from the Steiner
methodology. Steiner, also known as Waldorf,
addresses the development of the whole child, i.e.,
"hands, heart and head". |
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“A home-like atmosphere
is a feature of these Kindergartens. The children
play in a kitchen setting and spend quite a bit of
time outside, digging and playing and letting their
imaginations be free. Therefore the grounds would
ideally have a few trees and an open area,” said
founding member, Kathleen O’Hara Farren. |
The committee would
like to hear from anyone who can offer land or
premises within a ten-mile radius of Moville.
“For the moment we would like to meet a house owner
whose house is not in use during the school term. Or
perhaps you have a ‘granny flat’. We would rent the
place for two to three mornings a week and could pay
a reasonable community rate. Also, we offer some
home improvements. The important thing is to provide
these children with a natural and safe setting for
their early years in education," added Kathleen.
Eventually the group would like to have their own
site and building.
Meanwhile, they are doing a survey about the needs
of parents with young children in the Inishowen
area. If you think you can offer or suggest a
premises or want to take part in the survey, you can
log on to
www.inishowenkindergarten.com . Alternatively,
you can contact Christina (074) 93 78612 or Kathleen
(074) 93 74557 or email:
admin@inishowenkindergarten.com . |
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