The two Childcare Centres provide nurturing and structured environments for pre-school education. Both It-Tajra and Ilwien welcome children from 12 months to 3 years. The Centres design and resources offers opportunities for various activities such as role play, messy play, construction, pretend play, music, and dance. We utilise the National Learning Outcomes Framework as a guideline for our activities. While our educators plan activities, our emphasis is on the emergent curriculum.
We also offer facilities for nappy changing and a rest area for children attending for extended hours. Our outdoor play areas complement indoor activities, providing a balanced learning experience.
Winter
1 October till 15 June
Summer
16 June till 30 September
The Centres do not operate on:
Weekends and on National or Public Holidays falling during the week.
The 26th* December
* (or the weekday closest to Christmas / New Year if the 26th and the 2nd falls on a weekend)
Our activities aim at providing a learning experience that instils in children curiosity and a love for learning. Activities are planned based on the children’s interests and development, while guided by the Learning Outcomes Framework for children between ages 0 to 7, basically, levels 1, 2 and 3.
The above is done through play, storytelling, role play, hands-on activities related to everyday life e.g. learning opposites, hot and cold, tall and short, etc.
Children’s progress and assessments are recorded online daily, and parents have access to the written observations on a daily basis. Moreover, during parents’ individual meetings, held twice a year, each child’s educator discusses the child’s journal and development with the respective parents. The way forward for each child is mapped out together with the parents.
Parents or guardians interested in enrolling their children need to complete the official registration form, which is conveniently accessible online. This registration form remains open throughout the year, allowing parents or guardians to submit it at any time.
Once the form, along with the €40 one-time registration fee, is submitted, the child is officially placed on the Child Educare Services' waiting list. Admission to any of the Centres is contingent upon the waiting list and available vacancies within the specific age group. The waiting list is managed based on the date of registration and order of priority.
Order of Priority:
Parents are contacted at the end of May for the September intake; at the end of September for the February intake; and at the end of February for a July intake.
Ilwien Childcare Centre
September / October Intake: The last week of September is a period of settling-in, and the child attends reduced hours in order to get used to the setting and to slowly build an attachment with the members of staff.
February Intake: During the first week of February, depending on the number of vacant spots created by children terminating in January for a February Intake into a Kindergarten School of their choice.
It-Tajra Childcare Centre
September / October Intake: The last week of September is a period of settling-in, and the child attends reduced hours in order to get used to the setting and to slowly build an attachment with the members of staff.
February Intake: During the first week of February, depending on the number of vacant spots created by children terminating in January for a February Intake into a Kindergarten School of their choice.
July Intake: During the second week of July, also depending on the number of vacant spots created by children shifting on to the Kids On Campus Summer School.
For the Scholastic year 2024 – 2025
Morning Session (07:30 – 13:30)
5 days a week €200 per month
3 days a week €120 per month
For the Scholastic year 2025 – 2026
Morning Session (07:30 – 13:30)
5 days a week €300 per month
3 days a week €180 per month
Rate between 13:30 and 17:00
€2 per hour
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