Montessori & Creche in Derry

Coleraine, Co. Derry based Little Acorns Playgroup offers pre-school and pre-pre-school information for children. The playgroup focuses on fostering a caring and safe environment where children's interests are valued and individual achievements are celebrated. They aim to help children develop confidence, independence, and social skills in preparation for primary school.

Magherafelt Integrated Nursery School in Magherafelt, Co. Derry is a Montessori & Creche. It provides playful learning across the pre-school curriculum, supporting children from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and abilities. The school facilitates outdoor learning and incorporates digital technology into its educational approach. It offers support for children with additional and special educational needs.

Limavady, Co. Derry offers a Montessori & Creche service at Dry Arch Children's Centres. This centre provides a range of support programmes for families, including antenatal and postnatal services, programmes for babies and toddlers, and developmental activities for children aged 1-3 years. They also run programmes for young people and adults, covering areas such as youth mentoring, creativity, emotional resilience, and physical activity. Additional services include parenting support groups, speech and language support, and therapeutic interventions like play therapy and CBT. The centre also offers support for neurodiversity and works with local schools.

The Mulberry Bush is a Montessori & Creche in Coleraine, Co. Derry. It caters to children from six weeks to eleven years of age. Specific age groups include Nursery/toddler rooms for ages 6 weeks to 2 years, a Stepping Stones room for ages 2 to 3 years, a Playschool room for ages 3 to 4 years, and an Afterschool room for ages 4 to 11 years. The facility includes outdoor play areas with a garden, climbing frame, tarmac spaces, a mud kitchen, and sheltered zones. A summer scheme with themed activities is also offered.

Caw Community Playgroup in Londonderry, Co. Derry is a pre-school playgroup that operates 5 mornings per week for children aged 3-4 years, catering for up to 20 children. The playgroup offers play-based activities designed to support social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. They provide breakfast and school/nursery drop-off for older children, accept childcare vouchers, are registered for Tax-Free Childcare, and offer pre-school funded places. The playgroup is inspected by Social Services and is a registered Childcare Provider.

Londonderry, Co. Derry, Rascals Day Nursery offers Montessori & Creche services for children. The nursery provides childcare for age groups 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4. They also offer a flexi childcare service.

Londonderry, Co. Derry is home to Strathfoyle Nursery School, a Montessori & Creche. The school aims to support children's physical, mental, social, and emotional development through a structured and stimulating nursery day in a happy, secure, and caring atmosphere. They foster close working relationships with parents to support learning through fun and enjoyable activities.

Little Orchids Children's Centre Ltd is a Montessori & Creche in Londonderry, Co. Derry. The centre provides therapeutic intervention and support for children aged 2-4 years with special needs or requiring additional support. It offers an adaptable indoor play area, a sensory room, and an outdoor play area. The centre uses the HighScope Curriculum for active participatory learning and the Verbal Behaviour Project to enhance functional language. Little Orchids is a registered charity.

Bligh's Lane Nursery School in Londonderry, Co. Derry is a Montessori & Creche offering 52 full-time places for children in their pre-school year. The school provides a stimulating and safe environment for children to play and learn, with both indoor and outdoor classroom facilities. Its vision focuses on the development of the whole child, fostering positive relationships, mutual respect, and pride in achievements.

Belmont Nursery School is a Montessori & Creche located in Londonderry, Co. Derry. The school aims to recognise and develop the potential of each child by providing stimulating and challenging play opportunities within a happy, secure, and supportive environment. Children are encouraged to progress towards independent learning at their own level.