Our Mission Statement

“THOSE WHO TEACH YOUNG BABES DO SO WITH GENTLE MEANS AND EASY TASKS”
to achieve this we provide a safe, loving, challenging, stimulating and fun environment inclusive to all.

Where it all began…

Mary Geary has provided a childcare service in Carrigtwohill for over 36 years. Upon completing her Leaving Certificate, her passion and desire to teach and help children learn led her to study at Maitland training college in Cardiff. From there she went on to create and provide a preschool service for many local children, whom now have their own children attending our preschool service. Our current facility was opened in June 2003.

Where we are now…

We now have a team of over 80 staff, including childcare practitioners, kitchen staff, cleaners, drivers and maintenance staff.

Our childcare staff all share a passion and depth of knowledge and wealth of experience and will work in partnership with you toward the physical, emotional, social, cultural and intellectual enrichment of your child or children. It is widely acknowledged by the parents of over 2000 children in the area that their children have received the highest quality care over the last 40 years.

The continued success of Mary Geary Childcare is evident from our state-of-the-art building which was opened in July 2019 spanning a 3 acre site with over 40 different designated play areas.

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‘We ensure an inclusive culture, recognising that each child is an individual and has their own learning style’.

Mary Geary’s is not just a creche, it’s like a family, full of friendly faces and support when needed. We couldn’t have picked a better place to send our little girl.
The Galvin Family
I have a little girl who 99% of days loves going to school, she plays with other children, takes her turn, tells me about her day and sings songs. To say I am grateful is an understatement, the staff at Mary Geary’s Childcare have been so warm, friendly, kind and loving towards Emma (and myself!). I will thank God every day that my Emma had the luck of having you all as her teachers.
Mary O’Connor
We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the wonderful things you have done since we met back in 2003. You are very special people to us and we will always carry very fond memories of the happy, fun years that Cian spent here.
Gillian & Michael Murphy
Many people will walk in and out of our lives but only special people like you will leave footprints in our hearts.
The O’Sullivan Family
We started our children in Mary Geary’s Childcare after relocating to the area, and it was a rocky few months as we all adjusted to new jobs, new house, new childcare. But the staff were so helpful all along the way. It would be harder to juggle work life balance if there was any feeling that the kids weren’t settling. But they settled so well, and I often think that Mary Geary’s might be the best creche in the country! What other creche had a drive-in cinema for parents and children to try and bring the festive spirit in December when no one could have visitors. Going over and above the basics is very much noticed and appreciated.
Our kids have gone there for years and they love the welcoming environment and family feel. The facilities are wonderful but it’s the team working here that makes it feel special.
From a parent of 2 children attending Mary Geary’s both are happy and love the time they spend there. Mary Geary’s is like a family, the culture revolves around the happiness and wellbeing of the children but also of fun. My son has special needs, and has been attending for almost 7 years. The care and love he has received during this time has had a hugely positive impact on his overall development and self confidence. I would (and have) recommend Mary Geary’s to anyone.