FAQ's

Yes. Lily’s is Tusla registered and our first location in The Park Community Centre, Ballycullen was officially opened by Minister of Children & Youth Affairs Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. in October 2019

Yes. All Lily’s staff are qualified childcare professionals, exceeding Tusla requirements. Staff members update their education and training continuously, including Health and Safety, First Aid, Fire Safety, Anti Racism Diversity and Restorative Practice.

St. Colmcille’s Knocklyon, Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna, Firhouse Educate Together, Gaelscoil na Giúise, Holy Rosary Ballycullen, Scoil Carmel Firhouse, Scoil Treasa Firhouse, Scoil Naomh Pádraig Ballyroan, Ballyroan Boys and Rathfarnham Parish.

Yes. Hot Healthy Dinners are served each evening to your child.  Breakfast is served in the morning also.  During school holidays snacks are served throughout the day

Yes. Check out this link for further information https://ncs.gov.ie/en/

Please refer to our Fees page for more details. If you have any further questions please contact us and a manager will discuss your options or organise a visit to one of Lily’s locations.

No. Our fees are based across 12 months of equal payments including School holidays. 

Lily’s provide limited part time places (minimum of three days care). Contact our Manager to discuss availability. Please refer to the Fees Page for more details.

The safety of your child is of paramount importance to Lily’s.  All our staff and Health and Wellbeing instructors are Garda checked.   We also use the “Child Paths App” to keep you in touch with your child’s activities throughout the day

Yes. All Lily’s staff are certified in Children First Child Protection

Yes.  Staff members will supervise and assist with your child’s homework on schooldays. More info here.

Lily’s are open Monday to Friday on school holidays.  Lily’s are closed on public holidays, Good Friday and on days from December 24th to January 2nd

The walking school bus is a healthy, environmentally conscious, safe and fun way to walk to and from school along a set route.  Staff and children all wear a reflective bib. Along the way to school, children can chat to their friends, learn valuable road safety skills and gain some independence

Along with play time with Lily’s staff, qualified tutors deliver Sports Fun, Hip Hop Dancing, Art and Football.  Additionally, your child will have outdoor activities in the park and playgrounds

No. Your child must be attending Primary School.

No. Lily’s is a technology free zone. No phones, tablets etc are allowed for the children

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