Highest possible quality of childcare

BCC encourages the children’s physical, linguistic, emotional, social and cognitive development in a happy, caring environment.

Children also participate in an environmental learning experience each year. They learn about recycling with a trip to the recycling centre in Millstreet, wind energy, solar panels and conservation of energy and they practice these skills throughout the year. The centre also has an ‘open door’ policy where parents are welcome to drop in at any time. Opportunities are also created for parents to socialize, for example, at the annual Christmas evening.

But there’s more: courses are often provided in the centre, making it more accessible for staff and parents as well as staff members from other crèches in the surrounding areas if interested. Courses to date include first aid, manual handling, child protection awareness, fire safety procedures and behaviour management with special needs and defibrillator training planned for the near future.

BCC also works closely with other bodies such as the HSE, Pobal, Tusla, Cork County Childcare Committee, IRD, Early Childhood Ireland, FETAC, FÁS and St Joseph’s.

“Our aim is to provide all children using our services with the highest possible quality of care and keep them safe at all times,” said BCC manager Mary Murphy.

A non-profit community enterprise, the centre also uses an environmentally friendly heating system, using an air-to-water heat pump system to heat the building.