Located at Scoil an tSratha Mhóir, Churchill, Céimeanna Cliste offers a warm, play-based Irish-language preschool experience within a familiar and supportive school setting.

Did you know?..

The benefits of acquiring more than one language in the early years are well recognised.

Recent studies show that bilingual children often perform strongly in areas such as attention control, reasoning and problem-solving, with enhanced social understanding widely regarded as an additional benefit.

Young children are naturally wired to learn language.

Through everyday conversation, play and immersion, children absorb language in meaningful and lasting ways.

At Céimeanna Cliste, this happens naturally through songs, play, storytelling and everyday conversation — making Irish part of each child’s lived experience.

Céimeanna Cliste Naíonra & pre-school offers the same play-based, child-led approach as Smart Steps, delivered through a truly immersive Irish experience to support your little ones language development.

Services Offered at Céimeanna Cliste

• Naíonra ECCE session

• Full & part-time early years care (2+ years)

• Irish-language immersion environment

• School-age childcare available through Smart Steps

A Gentle Introduction to School Life

Children attending Céimeanna Cliste benefit from being part of a school community from an early age.

Becoming familiar with the environment, routines and school community supports a confident and positive transition into primary education.

Interested in learning more?

We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit to Céimeanna Cliste at Scoil an tSratha Mhóir