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A STATE-OF-THE-ART playschool and after school facility is to open in Hurler’s Cross in September.
Catering for children in the local areas of Hurler’s Cross, Ballycasey, Bunratty and Shannon, MHurler’s Cross Playschool will be run by local resident, Ann Marie Griffin Morris- eas
She has worked in Baby Bops play- school in Limerick for a number of years, having previously worked in Roches Stores department store in Limerick city for 15 years.
Over the past few years, she has completed the FETAC Level 5 in childcare and FETAC Level 6 in school age childcare.
The mother-of-two has built on to her family home, to incorporate the new business.
“It’s an extension on to my own house. There is huge open space and plenty of parking. We are located within a three minute drive of Clon- money National School,” she said.
She felt there was a need for a new playschool, given the increasing pop- ulation in the area in recent years.
“Three new housing estates have gone in since I moved out here eight years ago. The area has been expand- ing rapidly,” she said.
Although born in Limerick, Ann Marie has strong links with Clare. She has many close relations in the county, including Clare senior hurler Tony Griffin who 1s her first cousin.
Numbers attending the after school facility will be limited to 10, while the playschool can cater for 20.
“Tt will take a couple of years to get to that capacity. I’m hoping to have seven or eight in the playschool for the first year or two,” she said.
The facilities available at the new school include hard and soft outdoor areas, toilets, sand and water play areas. There will be an array of edu- cational toys which will enhance the
development of the young children.
The school is part-funded by the National Development Plan.
It will open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. After school care will also be provided, with drop-off and collection from Clonmoney Na- tional School.
For bookings or queries regarding
the playschool or after school facility contact Ann Marie on 061 360555.