Childhood Matters Early Years — Farranree
A warm and stimulating ECCE pre-school setting in Farranree, just 10 minutes from Cork City Centre — offering sessional care for children aged 2.8 to 6 years in a bright, child-led environment.
Our Location
| Telephone | 021 435 7730 |
| Mobile | 087-1044136 |
| ecotter@childhood-matters.ie (Emma Cotter, Supervisor) |
98A Knockpogue Avenue, Farranree, Cork, T23 F5CE
A Gentle Start to Learning
Farranree offers a warm, reassuring introduction to early learning. In this small, intimate setting, every child and family is known, so children can settle in comfortably and take their first steps in group learning with confidence.
Purpose Built for Everyday Exploration
The setting is designed to support learning, play and independence. The downstairs room opens directly onto a protected courtyard, giving children safe, easy access to the outdoors and the chance to explore both inside and outside each day.
Strong Relationships, Strong Foundations
Relationships are at the heart of Faranree. Because the setting is small, our team builds strong connections quickly with children and families, creating a sense of belonging that supports confidence, communication and emotional security.
Connected with Families
We know parents are their child’s first educators. We keep communications open and regular through the Child Path App, and each child’s key worker builds a clear picture of their progress, shared with you throughout the year.
Emma Cotter - Supervisor
"The best kind of learning often looks like a lot like playing. For children Play is serious learning. It’s the work of Childhood" (Fred Rogers)
Hi! My name is Emma Cotter, and I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 16 years. I began my career as a childcare assistant, supporting teachers and children in the setting, before completing my QQI Level 6 and progressing to Room Leader in an ECCE setting.
I loved creating a safe, secure and stimulating environment where children could learn and develop through play. After five years as Room Leader, I progressed to School Supervisor in 2021, where I work closely with children, parents and staff to support the highest standards of care and learning.
Dance and drama have been a huge part of my life since childhood, and I love bringing my passion and experience into the classroom and incorporating them into our curriculum.
Working in childcare is a true passion of mine, and I find it incredibly rewarding to support and watch children grow and develop.
What happens in our care
A reliable Daily Rhythm:
Morning Greeting, planning, free play, group time, snack and outdoor time - every morning follows a comforting, predictable structure children quickly settle into.
A recognised curriculum
We implement a play-based learning curriculum that follows Aistear, the early Childhood Curriculum Framework, and Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Tears Educators.
School-ready in every sense:
By the time children move on, they’re confident communicators, comfortable in a group, and excited about learning - ready for primary school socially, emotionally and academically.
Two Years to Grow:
One entry point each September, with two full years of ECCE -junior to senior - in the same familiar room, with the same trusted team.
Fees List & Calendar
Questions
How do I apply for a place?
Contact Emma Cotter, our Supervisor, at ecotter@childhood-matters.ie or 021-4357730.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.00pm during the ECCE term (38 weeks). We follow the ECCE school calendar.
Is this a full-day service?
Farranree offers ECCE sessional care only (9am–12pm). If you need full-day childcare, please enquire about availability at our Blackrock location.
What scheme do you accept?
We offer the Early Childhood Care and Education Programme (ECCE). Please get in touch to find out whether your child is eligible.
How do you keep parents updated?
Each child has a dedicated key worker who monitors their learning and development. Daily updates are shared through the Child Paths app, and our team is always happy to talk at drop-off or collection.
My child has additional needs. Can they attend?
All children are welcome. Please contact us before applying so we can discuss how best to support your child’s individual needs.
What is a Key Worker?
A key worker is the staff member who gets to know your child best — tracking their progress, sharing updates with you, and being your main point of contact. At Farranree, this close relationship is part of what makes our setting feel like home.
Ready to visit us
Come and visit us to meet the team and explore the spaces where children play and learn.
We’ll show you what a day here could look like for your child and talk about how we support parents, too. You can ask any questions and get a real feel for whether our crèche is right for your family.
