Eco Kidz Park Avenue

Eco Kidz Park Avenue is an established early years and after‑school provider that has been operating in Dublin since 1999. Originating from a modest home‑based preschool in Sandymount for just 12 children, the organisation now runs four dedicated sites across Dublin 4 and Dublin 2, including locations at Railway Union Sports Club, Sandymount Village, Sco Club Ringsend and a premises on Got Street. Each centre offers morning preschool sessions, Monday to Friday, for children from 2 years (or 2 years 8 months for certain sites) up to school‑age, delivering a play‑based curriculum that encourages independence, social confidence and respect for diversity. Beyond the core preschool programme, Eco Kidz provides a structured after‑school service that begins at 1:30 pm, featuring supervised activities, homework support and enrichment opportunities for school‑age children. The centres also operate a collection service on open school days and run seasonal camps during mid‑terms, the Easter break and the summer holidays for both early years and school‑age groups. Participation in the national ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) Scheme allows eligible children to receive a heavily subsidised three‑hour‑per‑day preschool provision from September to June, with additional funding options available through the National Childcare Scheme. The centre’s philosophy centres on an enquiry‑based curriculum that nurtures curiosity and creativity, while its stated goals focus on fostering independence, building social skills, cultivating mutual respect and promoting a collaborative team approach among children, staff and families. This holistic framework aims to create a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.