Enrolment Procedures

• Each child must be at least 2½ years and fully toilet trained when starting at Little Squirrels(no pull-ups and must be able to pull up and down own trousers).
• Priority will be given to siblings of past pupils where possible.
• A place can be provisionally held for a child for a period of 7 days, upon which a completed pre-enrolment form must be returned to the school.
• An offer letter will be sent the spring that a child is due to commence at Little Squirrels, confirmation will be sought that the place will be accepted and a non-refundable cash deposit of €150.00 will be required.
• Deposits are redeemable at the end of October only if the child takes up their place at Little Squirrels .
• If there are no remaining places a waiting list will be drawn up.
• Pre-admission, parents are encouraged to arrange a visit to the school with their child to allow him/her to become familiar with the school, teachers and other children.
• A child’s place is not secure until a pre-enrolment form is returned and acknowledgment from Little Squirrels that the form has been received. 
• Forms are available from the school only if a place is being offered.

ECCE Scheme

Our school is currently participating in the ECCE Scheme.

From September 2018, children can start ECCE when they are 2 years and 8 months of age and continue until they transfer to primary school (provided that they are not older than 5 years and 6 months at the end of the pre-school year).

The free pre-school year is 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, over 38 weeks. If your child attends for more than 3 hours, you will be charged for the extra time.
Further information about the Free Pre-School Year scheme is available from the Department of
Children and Youth Affairs website, http://www.dcya.ie or call the Government Helpline on 1890 303039.