Little Red Hen Creche

Little Red Hen Creche is a Centre for Early Childhood Care and Education situated at 8 Lower Shantalla Road, Galway. The centre provides a welcoming environment for children from the toddler stage through to the early primary years, offering a range of play‑based and Montessori‑inspired programmes. Their curriculum emphasises the value of play, including sand, water, heuristic, small‑world, and free play, as well as structured activities such as circle time, story time and computer sessions. The facility also incorporates Montessori principles across junior and senior levels, supporting children’s independence and self‑directed learning. The creche runs several specialised groups. The Toddlers’ playgroup (2‑3 year olds) includes activities such as playdough, art, water and sand play, jigsaw puzzles, outdoor play and a provided snack. An Afterschool group offers pick‑up from local national schools, a hot lunch on arrival and supervision during homework. Seasonal summer camps are available in July and August, with small groups focusing on Spanish, Irish language, and arts, crafts and music for toddlers. Parents can access additional resources on play value, behaviour management, and policies through the website.