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Little Stars Montessori School
Clontarf Rugby Club, Castle Ave, Dublin 3

Where Little Stars
Learn & Shine

A nurturing Montessori preschool nestled in a secure, green setting in Clontarf. Providing quality early years education through the ECCE scheme.

9am - 12:30pm Sessional Hours
Tusla Registered
ECCE Scheme Provider
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Sensorial Cylinders
Movable Alphabet
Golden Beads Math

Authentic Montessori Method

Fostering independence, concentration, and joyful discovery.

Safe & Secure Grounds

Located inside Clontarf Rugby Club with private parking.

Welcome to Little Stars

A Wonderful Place to Grow, Learn, and Play

Little Stars Montessori provides a warm, structured, and stimulating environment where children aged 2.5 to 5 years thrive under the guidance of experienced educators.

Montessori Classroom

Specially prepared materials in practical life, sensorial, mathematics, and language tailored to each child's individual pace.

Outdoor & Active Play

Benefiting from the expansive, secure grounds at Clontarf Rugby Club for daily physical exercise, fresh air, and nature exploration.

Small Group Attention

Catering for a maximum of 22 children to ensure high staff-to-child ratios, personalized attention, and a close-knit community feel.

Our Curriculum

Holistic Early Years Learning

Click below to explore the core areas of our daily Montessori program.

Foundation Skills

Practical Life & Sensorial Development

Practical life exercises build concentration, coordination, independence, and order through everyday tasks like pouring, buttoning, and caring for the environment.

  • Fine motor control & hand-eye coordination
  • Sensorial apparatus to refine sight, touch, and sound
  • Grace, courtesy, and respect for peers

"Help me to do it by myself." — Maria Montessori

A Typical Morning

Daily Timetable (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

A balanced rhythm combining focused Montessori work cycles, social interaction, and active outdoor play.

09:00

Welcome, Free Play and Exploring

Greeting friends and exploring classroom materials.

10:00

Circle Time

Group talks, theme of the week & learning through song.

10:30

Montessori Work Cycle

Individual and small group work with practical life, sensorial, math, and language materials.

11:00

Healthy Snack Time

Social snack time encouraging independence and healthy eating habits.

11:30

Arts and Crafts or Outdoor Play

Creative expression or active games in the Clontarf Rugby Club grounds.

12:00

Story, Music and Departure

Group story, musical wrap-up, and home time at 12:30 PM.

Quick Check

Check Your Child's Eligibility

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Criteria: Under 2.5 (Not eligible), 2.5 to 5 years (Likely Eligible), 5 and over (Not eligible).

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Prime Location

Conveniently Located in Clontarf Rugby Club

Our school is situated within the secure, private grounds of Clontarf Rugby Club on Castle Avenue in Dublin 3. Parents enjoy stress-free morning drop-offs and pick-ups with ample on-site parking right outside the door.

Ample Free Parking

Dedicated parking spaces make drop-off and collection safe and effortless.

Gated & Secure Grounds

A peaceful, leafy retreat away from busy main roads, ensuring complete child safety.

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