Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa Crèche is a subsidised facility within the college campus available to daytime students attending the college.

Opening hours are 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday during term time.

Students are advised that a waiting list is in operation as Crèche places are limited. The aim of the Crèche is to provide child centred quality care that meets the needs of parents/guardians returning to full time or part time education.

The Crèche has been awarded a National Children’s Nurseries Association Centre of Excellence award for 2004-2007. This award acknowledges services that provide excellent standards of care for children in Ireland and this is the second time Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa Crèche has received the award.

Our Crèche premises are bright and cheerful consisting of spacious playrooms with a variety of equipment suitable for a range of age groups. Structured daily routines are in place for wobblers, toddlers and preschooler with afterschool care available also. The childcare team is made up of fully qualified staff and also trainees aiming to achieve a FETAC Level 5 qualification in childcare.

According to Childcare Manager Valerie O’Callaghan:
“We are confident that we can provide a warm, supportive and caring environment for your children. We seek to create an environment in which the children are free to explore through play. Our programme is designed to make a positive contribution to your child’s physical, social and intellectual development”.