About Us

Footsteps Preschool is a private seasonal preschool and a member of the following organisations:

Mayo County Childcare Committee
C.C.E Scheme (which funds free preschool year(s))
Early Childhood Ireland
Pobal/Tusla Inspected
Department of Education

We are governed by the Department of Education and are inspected by Tusla and Pobal/DCYA

We adhere to principles of Siolta & Aistear Frameworks.

We have a child protection policy in place which we recommend all parents should read in conjunction with all our other policies.

We have Parent Information Table/Notice Board in the Hall/foyer in each school.

All Staff are highly qualified, Garda vetted and have in the areas of First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire Safety.

We adhere to Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.

Preschool Owner / Leader

NCEA Diploma in Child Care (Level 9/10)
Additional Needs Training- i.e. PEC’s (Picture Exchange Communication System)
Play Therapy/ Floor Time
Teacch for Children with Autism
Studio 3 Management in Classroom of Challenging behaviour
Lámh
Manual Handling/ Lifting Training
Behaviour Modification/ Positive Behaviour Training
Making a difference training, Aims Diversity Training
I.P.P.A Professional Development Training adhering to Siolta Principles’
Parenting Facilitator (0-6 years)
Mindfulness Practitioner
Buntas Start Course (Physical Activity) Programme for Preschool children
Creative Arts for Preschool children
Kids Active
Teacher on the Teaching Council of Ireland
High Scope Qualified
Staff Administration and Management
First Aid (Qualified Stac Practitioner and First Aid Responder (FAR) training)
Health and Safety in the work place/ Fire Safety Trained
Positive Behaviour training linked to Siolta and Aistear
Leadership Training
Covid-19 Return to work Training
Infectious Diseases Prevention Training
Clean Pass Training
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme (AIM)
Túsla The Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning Programme

Manager (Headford)

BA in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (Level 8)
Leadership for Inclusion Coordinator (LINC-Level 6)
Paediatric First Aid Course
First Aid Responder (FAR) training
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme (AIM)
Child Safeguarding (Tusla- Always Children First Foundation Training)
Marte Meo Training Programme (Positive Interactions)
ECDL Computer Training
Clean Pass Training
Covid 19 Return to Work Training
Infectious Diseases Prevention Training
Outdoor Play all year round training
Túsla The Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning Programme

Manager (Knockroon)

Fetec Level 5 and 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education (Distinction)
Paediatric First Aid Course (Stac Practitioner)
First Aid Responder (FAR) training
Manual Handling/ Lifting Course/ Fire Safety
High Scope Trained
Leadership for Inclusion Coordinator (LINC- Level 6)
Positive Behaviour Trained
Child Safeguarding (Tusla: Always Children First Foundation Training)
Computer Technician
Early Years Inclusion Trained
Covid 19 Return to Work Training
Infectious Diseases Prevention Training
Aistear & Síolta Workshops
Hanon Training
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme (AIM)
Túsla The Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning Programme

Manager (Glencorrib)

Fetec Level 5 and 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education (Distinction)
Paediatric First Aid Course (Stac Practitioner)
First Aid Responder (FAR) training
Leadership for Inclusion Coordinator (LINC-Level 6)
Computer Skills
Child Safeguarding (Tusla: Always Children First Foundation Training)
Making a Difference Training- Aims
ASD Awareness Training
Professional Autism Training Programme
Aistear and Siolta Training
Covid 19 Return to Work Training
Infectious Diseases Prevention Training
Clean Pass Training
Túsla The Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning Programme