We found the staff friendly and informative. We were kept informed of our child's progress throughout the year. The school trips and activities were very well organized and the children and adults enjoyed these tremendously. We felt the atmosphere of respecting differences fostered in the preschool laid the foundations for the values we hold true in our family life
U. Mothiram

As a parent of a special needs child, I was very happy with the service Hannah got in Ballapousta Preschool. Hannah thrived beyond any of my expectiations. Hannah loved every minute of preschool. The staff put so much time, energy and effort into Hannah. I really could not express how good this preschool is , how much Hannah has learned in the past year that both myself and Hannah's therapists never expected.
Elaine Cotter

Ballapousta Preschool has given my son everything I would only dream a preschool could. He has grown in confidence, developed many new skills and made some very good friends. The management and staff are genuinely concerned with the overall education of children physically, mentally and emotionally. The individual attention is outstanding, I feel like I was there with him every step of the way, communication with parents is second to none. My daughter has actually begged to go next year, she is made so welcome when we go to see her brother at preschool
Paula Kelly

Ballapousta Preschool has a very caring, supportive, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. Parents were very much involved in all aspects of the life of the school. My child throughouly enjoyed her year, learned a lot and most of all gained lots of new friends. She developed personally, socially and emotionally and left the school happy and feeling like she really belonged. Thank you for everything!
Gillian Leavy

The Old Schoolhouse Ballapousta is a preschool with a difference

Nestled in the heart of Ballapousta and only 5kms from Ardee, Co. Louth, the old schoolhouse is a very unique and special preschool. Far removed from the larger corporate childcare facilities, Ballapousta preschool offers dedicated childcare in small groups, nurturing individuality and respecting diversity.

We pride ourselves on creating a home-away-from-home for both our preschool and afterschool children, and focus on Learning through Play by getting involved with nature in an eco-friendly environment. We instil a respect for our beautiful surroundings in the children in our care, and promote the development of their decision-making skills with a range of stimulating and educational activities, both inside the old schoolhouse and in our surrounding garden.

Our Common Sense Approach

At the Old Schoolhouse, we believe in nurturing children's individuality, each child in our care is encouraged to make decisions and get involved with nature. Our preschool is a bright, colourful, safe and stimulating environment where the children can grow and blossom into self reliant and positive little people! Learn More...

The Zone Afterschool

The old schoolhouse becomes a fun zone in the afternoon where primary children are given the opportunity to play together and get help with their homework in a safe and supervised environment. With flexible options and very low cost to parents, the Zone is a great option for parents with evening commitments.
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An Eco-friendly Preschool

Our schoolhouse is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Ireland, and we intent to keep it that way! Each of the children in our care is encouraged to be aware of their environment and to get involved in eco-friendly activities in our journey towards the Green Flag.
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