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Registration For New Families
Come in to sign up for our groups and classes and meet the staff.
New Families Group
A play group for Families who are new to the center. Families can start in this group and progress to other groups when spaces are available.
Contribution of €2.00 per family.
Thursday 11.15-12.45 Age 0-3 years
Understanding the Importance
of Play
These groups provide an ideal environment for parents to engage and play alongside your child. It is a time for you to meet with other parents and children, make friends and share your experiences. Group leaders are present to offer support and advice in relation to your child’s development and parenting concerns.
Contribution of €2.00 per family.
| Tuesday | 11.15 – 12.45 | Babies aged 1 – 2 years |
| Wednesday | 11.15 – 12.45 | Children aged 0 – 3 years |
| Friday | 9.30 – 11.00 | Children aged 2 – 3 years |
Children’s Activity Group
Afterschool activities with a focus on child development for preschool and primary school children aged 3.5 – 6 years. Activities include: play time with a wide variety of age appropriate toys, arts and crafts, stories and songs, music and movement, outdoor play, fun and games.
Contribution of €2.00 per family.
| Monday | 14.15 – 16.30 | Children aged 4.5 – 6 years |
| Tuesday | 14.15 – 16.30 | Children aged 3.5 – 4.5 years |
| Thursday | 14.15 – 16.30 | Children aged 3.5 – 6 years |
Preparing For Preschool
These sessions are designed to prepare your child for starting preschool. The aim of the programme is to support the gradual development of your child’s independence skills, their social interactions, their language and communication skills. Parents attend with their child from September to December. Parents are not required to stay with their child from January to June.
Children ages 2 years 3 months to 3 years 3 months. Contribution of €2.00 per family.
| Monday | 09.15-11.15 |
| Wednesday | 09.15- 11.15 |
Restorative Parenting Programme
This is an 8-week course for parents, designed to help strengthen their parenting skills. It covers a range of parenting topics including communications and dealing with behavioral issues. Limited childcare available. Advance booking required. Starting 30th April .
Over the course of the 8 weeks you will learn how to:
· Build your child’s self-esteem
· Build a positive relationship between you and your child
· Avoid the criticism trap
· Praise and encourage your child
· Know the difference between bribes and rewards
· Support your child socially, emotionally and academically
· Teach your child about family responsibilities
· Give more effective direction
· Be consistent and follow through
From 30th of April to 18th of June
Pre-booking essential
| Tuesday | 9.15 – 11.00 | €2.00 per person €5.00 with childcare |
One on One Parenting Support
Parenting support is offered to families individually through joint parent and child work. The joint parent and child work focuses on enhancing the relationship through play activities in the Centre’s Family Support Room or in the home.
Agency referral only
Registration Information
New families are always welcome to register for groups and classes by calling into the centre between Monday and Friday 9am to 5pm, or contacting us by phone or email (details below).
Enquiries and Registration for any of the Family Groups please contact Alison,Grace or Raluca
Phone: 01 874 6810
Email: childteamleader@hillstreetfrc.ie
