ADMISSIONS POLICY
The Admissions Policy will always be followed and will be reviewed annually.
It is the policy of Tree House Pre School & Montessori to offer equal access to all children from the community and surrounding areas, including children with a disability or special requirements irrespective of their cultural, religious or economic background. (Child Care (Pre-school Services) (no 2) Regulations 2006 and Child Care (Preschool Services (No 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 Part IV 13 (1) Register of Pre-School Children) (Síolta Standard 10: Organisation, Síolta Standard 12: Communication) (National Standard 1: Information, National Standard 2: Contract, National Standard 4: Records, National Standard 12: Health Care, National Standard 16: Equal Opportunities)
Policy and Procedures
• Children must be between the ages of 2 years and 5 years.
• Parents seeking to secure a place for their child must complete an application form, which must be lodged with us prior to the child attending the service. There is a €200 non-refundable deposit required to secure a place.
• Children will be admitted on a “first come first served basis” following submission of the application form.
• If there are no remaining places a waiting list will be drawn up.
• Tree House Pre School & Montessori operates the ECCE Scheme (Free School Years) Scheme.
• Tree House Pre School & Montessori operates an open door policy, especially during the settling in period. The child may stay for a shorter day until the parents agree the child has settled in.
• Children with special needs and disabilities are welcome. Parents need to be aware that it may be required for them to provide a special needs assistant when necessary. Funding may be available and the school will endeavour to provide whatever necessary support is needed.
• We reserve the right to refuse admission.
• We reserve the right to terminate our services.
• Parents should familiarise themselves with our policies and procedures; they will be reviewed and changed accordingly to incorporate any new developments from TUSLA.
• We do not issue a uniform but we do ask that all children wear suitable, comfortable clothes (ideal for messy/art/outdoor play). Velcro shoes are preferable. We would request no ‘good’ clothes are worn and that long hair must be tied up.
The following are required with the child’s name clearly written on all items
• A bag containing a change of clothes, i.e. underpants, socks, top and pants
• Wellies, coat, hat
• Sun cream, sun hat
If you would like to register your child with us for Montessori in Kilternan or Glencullen, please complete the relevant booking forms below and email to us at elainetreehouse@hotmail.com