Email: [email protected]

Phone: 053 9259821

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 053 9421374

Dear Service Provider

“Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People is a National directive whose aim is to provide one clear pathway to services for all children and young people with a disability, focusing on the needs of the child/young person and their family”.

As part of this directive the HSE formed a Local Implementation Group comprising of HSE personnel involved in the delivery of Paediatric Services. Parent, Department of Education and Section 39 Voluntary agency representatives will also become involved in this process as we move forward.

While reviewing current service provision it became apparent that there was a lack of awareness of all the support services that are available for children and their parents in the area.

In order to address this deficit we have put together the attached directory of local supports both Voluntary and HSE run in .

This directory includes:

 Parenting Programmes  Advocacy Groups  Mother and Toddler Groups  National Disability Organisations

This list while comprehensive is not an exhaustive therefore we would appreciate it if you could inform us of any new developments or groups which may not have been included.

We would be grateful if you could distribute this directory to any group or parent whom you feel would benefit from the information.

Yours Faithfully

Lucy O’Hagan and Louise Smyth Local Leads Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 1

Directory

of Parent Supports

in Wexford

Developed by: Louise Smyth L.O/EIT Lucy O’Hagan Senior SLT

Disclaimer

Information, contact names, telephone numbers, addresses and web links provided in this Directory are for your convenience only and should not be considered as official, endorsed or recommended.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate and up to date as possible at this time.

No responsibility can be accepted for, or on behalf of any organisation or service, whether listed or omitted or for staff details that change once the Directory has been finalised and issued.

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 2 Table of Contents

Name of Course Page Courses offered by the Health Service Executive Family Communication and Self Esteem 2 Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme 3

Courses offered by other Agencies Childcare Network – Parent Plus 4 Family Resource Centre – Parent Plus 7 Springboard family support project 9 Barnardos – Positive Parenting 10 Barnardos - Teen Support 12 Youth Services – Strengthening Families Programme 13 Youth Services – Parent Plus Adolescent Programme 15 DESSA – Empowering parents training Programme 16

Local Playgroups 17 19 Wexford Town 22 26 Parent and Toddler Groups All Areas 28

National/Local Disability Organisations 30 Family Communication and Self-Esteem

Aimed at: Primarily aimed at parents of 9 -16 year olds.

One to one or group? Group

Group size: 12-18 people

Duration: 2½ hours per week over 8 weeks

Topics covered: Communication and listening within in the family Self-esteem – childhood messages, the language of self esteem The Good Enough Parent- assertive parenting Setting limits with your child Exploring feelings Resolving conflict & problem solving Peer pressure Drugs and alcohol

How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion with feedback, role play and skills practice

Is there a charge: No charge

Where is it available? Wexford, Gorey, New Ross, Enniscorthy

For further information contact the person in your local area:

Nuala Harpur, A/Senior Health Promotion Officer, Health Promotion Office, HSE – South, Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford

Tel. 053 9185781 Email: [email protected]

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Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme

Aimed at: Individuals aged 16 and over where, following adverse life experiences or other recent or past stressful events, a person may feel vulnerable and as a consequence experience suicidal ideation or the impulse to self harm. The course is not aimed at individuals who are at immediate risk or those who may require immediate response.

One to one or group? One to One Counselling

Group size: Individual

Duration: Up to 12 sessions offered

Topics covered: The aim of counselling is to enable the individual to reflect on any current difficulties they might have and to work collaboratively with them in creating and considering alternative strategies to resolve these difficulties.

How is the course delivered? Individual counselling

Is there a charge: No charge

Where is it available? Southeast – Ely Hospital, Wexford. St. Senans, Enniscorthy. Primary Care Centre, Gorey.

For further information contact the person in your local area: Available during weekday office hours. Self referrals or by Health Professionals where informed consent is obtained. The Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme, Comhar Adult Counselling Service, Westgate, Wexford.

Tel. 053 9174050 Email: [email protected]

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 3 Parents Plus – Childcare Network

Aimed at: Parents of children 0-16 years – groups are organised around the following ages: 1-6yr, 6-11yr, 11-16yr.

One to one or group? Group

Group size: 5-10 people

Duration: 2 hours per week over 6 - 8 weeks depending on the age group.

Topics covered: Tuning into your child Child centred play and communication Encouraging and supporting your child Understanding and responding to misbehaviour Assertive Parenting Establishing rules and boundaries Solving problems together, Choices & consequences Using routines & rewards

How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion with feedback, video

Is there a charge: No charge

Where is it available: Wexford Town, New Ross, Gorey, Enniscorthy Upcoming course dates are posted on www.wexfordchildcarenetwork.com

For further information contact:

Anne Lonergan [email protected] 053 92 39628

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 4 Parent Plus

Aimed at: Parents of 0-6 year olds / Parents of 6-12 year olds, Lone parents

One to one or group? Group

Group size: 12-20 participants

Duration: 2 hours each week over 6 weeks

Topics covered: Tuning into your child Child centred play and communication Encouragement and praise Solving discipline problems, Choices & consequences Routines & rewards Time out

How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large discussions role play, skills practice, video

Is there a charge? Total cost to groups may be subsidised Small charge to individual parents

Where is it available? Wexford

For further information contact:

Carmel Lonergan, Childcare Co-ordinator, Childcare Network, 7 Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Co. Wexford Tel. 053-9239628 Email [email protected]

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 5 Parenting – The Most Important Job You’ll Ever Do! Childcare Network

Aimed at: Parents of children aged 1-10 years

One to one or group? Group

Group size: 5-10 people

Duration: 2 hours per week over 6 weeks

Topics covered: Building on parent’s strengths Solving discipline problems Building relationships with children Communication Importance of play Motivating and encouraging children Building your child’s self esteem

How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion with feedback.

Is there a charge: No charge

Where is it available: Wexford Town, New Ross, Gorey, Enniscorthy Upcoming course dates are posted on www.wexfordchildcarenetwork.com

For further information contact:

Anne Lonergan [email protected] 053 92 39628

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Parent Plus Children’s Programme Raheen FRC

Aimed at: Parents of children 6-11 years

One to one or Group? Group

Group size: 5 -12 people

Duration: 2 hours a week for 8 weeks

Topics covered: Help children learn and reach their full potential. Develop a close and warm relationship with your children. Set rules and establish positive routines in the home. Manage difficult behaviours and discipline problems. Solve childhood problems in a positive way that help your child learn.

How is the course delivered? Group – practical

Is there a charge: No charge but booking is essential

Where is it available: Raheen Family Resource Centres.

For further information contact:

Caroline Doyle Raheen FRC 051 428805 email: [email protected]

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 7 Parent Plus Children’s Programme FRC

Aimed at: Parents of children 11 - 18 years

One to one or Group? Group

Group size: 5 -12 people

Duration: 2 hours a week for 8 weeks

Topics covered: Getting to know and connecting with your teenager. Encouraging and listening to teenagers Establishing rules and boundaries Teaching teenager’s responsibility Discipline for young people Dealing with conflict. Solving teenage problems

How is the course delivered? Group – practical

Is there a charge: No charge but booking is essential

Where is it available: Taghmon Family Resource Centre.

For further information contact:

Mary O’Loughlin Taghmon FRC 053 9134465 email: [email protected]

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 8 Springboard Family Support Project

Aimed at: Parents of children 0-18years

One to one or Group? One to one centre or home based Group session in the centre

Group size: 6 – 8 people

Duration: 2 hours a week over 6 – 8 week Period

Topics covered: Emotional needs Behaviour managements Positive reinforcement Quality time Active listening Assertive parenting Separation Bereavement Bullying Nutrition Sex education Boundaries

How is the course delivered? Group or 1:1 depending on demand And needs of parents

Is there a charge: No charge

Where is it available: Wexford Town, Rosslare, New Ross. Intake and assessment Child Protection Social Work Referrals Only

For further information contact:

Louise O’ Byrne, Project Coordinator, CBS Primary School Grounds, The Bullawn, New Ross Co. Wexford. TEL 051 425415

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 9 Barnardos Parent Plus Programmes with Positive Parenting

Aimed at: Parents of children aged 1 -16 years Organised for groups of parents with children in Early Years, 6-11years and 11-15years.

One to one or group? Both

Group size: Maximum 16 participants

Duration: 2.5 hours per week for 7-8 weeks

Topics covered: Early Years programme

Introduction to Child Development and Children’s Needs Encouraging and supporting children’ learning Promoting children’s language development The role of Play in Children’s development Building co-operation in young children Understanding and responding to Children’s Behaviour Parental Separation and Parenting Health and safety Taking care of ourselves as parents/carers

Children’s Programme 6-11years

Introduction to Child development and Children’s Needs Play and special time with children Encouragement and Praise Encouraging Children’s Learning and establishing Routines Understanding and responding to children’s Behaviour and setting boundaries Problem Solving and Solution building with children Parental Separation and Parenting Children’s Safety and Well Being Taking care of ourselves as parents/carers Time to explore specific issues e.g. bullying, Bereavement and Loss

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 10 Families and Adolescents Programme

Understanding the Adolescent and their developmental stage Getting along with your teenager and effective communication How to positively influence teenagers Dealing with conflict and solution Building Discipline for teenagers and setting boundaries Parental Separation and Parenting Health and safety Taking care of ourselves as parents/carers Time to explore specific Issues e.g. Dependence v independence, peer influences, drugs and alcohol.

How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion Role play, Skills practice Video, Presentations Handouts and resource materials

Is there a charge? No charge

Where is it available? Carlow (Courses being developed for Wexford) Intake and assessment Child Protection Social Work Referrals Only

For further information contact:

Barnardos, 24 Askea Lawns, Carlow Email: [email protected] Tel. 059-9132868

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Teen Parent Support Programme A National Programme for Teenage Parents

Aimed at: Teenage parents and their families.

One to one or group? Both

Group size: No minimum number for groups

Duration: Ongoing support over 2 years through one to one sessions and short group programmes

Topics covered: Welfare rights and entitlements How to take care of yourself and your baby Your child’s development Antenatal care and classes Accommodation Accessing childcare Education and training Local services in your area Conflict resolution Relationships Linking in with other young parents

How is the course delivered? Small group discussion & feedback Presentations

Is there a charge? No charge

Where is it available? North Wexford - Enniscorthy

For further information contact:

Marian Dowd, Project Leader, Barnardos, Castlehill, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Tel. 053-9236342. Fax: 053-9236418 Email: [email protected]

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 12 The Strengthening Families Programme – Youth Services

Aimed at: Parents and Teens 12-16 years old. Families.

One to one or group? In the first hour parents and teens participate in separate groups focusing on different skills and in the final hour families come together to practice these skills

Group size: Up to 12 families

Duration: 2.5 hours per week for 14 weeks

Topics covered: Teen Skills Training Communicate Positively Understanding Feelings Cope with Criticism Manage Stress Develop Social Skills Learn problem Solving Resist Peer Pressure Understanding the consequences of substance abuse How short term consequences affect long term dreams and goals

Parent Skills Training Attention Rewards Clear Communication Substance Use Education Problem Solving Limit Setting

Family Skills Training Practice family structured activities Family meetings Healthy communication skills Effective discipline Re-enforcing positive behaviours for each other

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 13 Jointly planning family activities outside the group Dealing with embarrassing/difficult subject matter regarding sexuality/drink/drug usage.

How is the course delivered? Family’s meet for the first half hour for a dinner to meet and socialise with facilitators and other members of the group 1st hour families separate into 2 groups for parents/care givers and for Teens 2nd hour families join together to discuss and practice skills as a whole group.

Is there a charge? No charge. In addition a meal is provided every night for all the family. On site childcare for 4-11year olds. Transport can also be provided to families that may have difficulty with travel. At graduation a family portrait is taken by a professional photographer.

Where is it available? Gorey – January 2014. Previously ran in Wexford town and New Ross.

For further information contact: John Paul O’Neill, 25 McCurtain St., Gorey, Wexford. [email protected] or 085 805 3978

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Parent Plus The Adolescents Programme – Youth Services

Aimed at: Parents of Adolescents 12-17 years

One to one or group? Group or 1:1

Group size: Maximum 12 participants

Duration: 2 hours per week for 6-10 weeks

Topics covered: Communication Getting along Encouragement Listening Rules Consequences Conflict Problem solving Specific problems

How is the course delivered? Group work, handouts and DVD presentation

Is there a charge? No charge.

Where is it available? Enniscorthy, Gorey, Wexford Town, New Ross

For further information contact: John Paul O’Neill, 25 McCurtain St., Gorey, Wexford. [email protected] or 085 805 3978 for courses in Enniscorthy/Gorey.

Ann Lacey, 25 McCurtain St., Gorey, Wexford. [email protected] or 087 9351754 for courses in Wexford Town and New Ross.

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 15

Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (DESSA) Empowering Parents Training Programme

Aimed at: Parents children 1-17 years

One to one or group? Group

Group size: 13- 15 participants

Duration: 2 hours per week for 6 weeks (morning)

Topics covered: Supporting parents to acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate on behalf of their child.

How is the course delivered? Group work

Is there a charge? No charge.

Where is it available? Gorey FRC, Southend FRC, Raheen FRC

For further information contact: Kay Teahan at DESSA tel: 087 3534432 e-mail [email protected] or contact your local FRC. Gorey FRC tel: 053 9489017 Southend FRC tel: 053 91 26027 Raheen FRC: 051 428805

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 16 NEW ROSS AREA - 1 -

Name of Playgroup & Type Playgroup Leader Phone Day Open Time No. Open Fethard-on-Sea Carmel Barden 051- Mon - Fri 9.30 – Community Playgroup, 397900 12.30 C/O Paulfer Parochial House Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford. Sugradh Childcare Centre, Childcare 051- Mon - Fri 8.30 – 5.30 South West Community Co-coordinator 389418 All year Development Project, Project Leader: except 1st Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co. Marie Murphy 2 weeks in Wexford. August Cunamh Mhuire, Resource Ann O’Reilly 051- Mon - Fri 9.00 – Centre, Pondsfield, New Ross 440040 12.30 Special needs playgroup. New Ross Community Joy Keyes 051- Mon – Fri 9.00 – Playgroup, Scoil Spraoi, Na 445788 12.30 Leanai, Pondsfiled, New Ross, Co. Wex Playgroup (Private) Mary Hayden 087- Mon – Fri 9.15 – , Rathnure 6573696 Mon, Tues 12.15 Wed 1.15 – 3.15 Tiny Tots Playschool, Ann O’Neill 051- Mon - Fri 9.00 - Cushinstown, New Ross, Co. 428517 12.00 Wexford. Private 12.30 – 3.30 First Friends New Ross Pre- Nicola Gannon 085- Mon - Fri 9.15 – school, C/o Michael Street 7260740 12.30 National School, New Ross St. Leonards Community Myna Cadogen 087- Mon - Fri 9.15 – Playgroup (Huggy Bears), 6977351 12.00 , St. Leonard’s 051- 12.00 – 562240 3.00 Community Playgroup Julie Walsh 051- Mon - Fri 9.30 – Campile, Co. Wexford. 388822 12.30 ABU Montessori, (Part Day Niamh Fitzgibbon 086- Mon - Fri 9.00 – 5.00 Care) 1664274 Dowsley’s Barn, New Ross, Montessori Teach Na Nog,Carrig-on- Teresa Hannon 051- Mon - Fri 9.00 – , Community Sarah Kiernan 561773 12.00 Playgroup, , 12.30 – Co. Wexford. 3.30 Raheen Community Creche, Caroline Doyle 051- Mon-Fri 7.45 – 6.00 , Co. Wexford. 428805

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 17 Liz Murphy (Playschool) Liz Murphy 051- Mon – Fri 9.30 – Mount Garrett, New Ross 425718 12.30 Tir Na Nog, Playschool Jacqueline Walsh Bolger, Jacqueline Walsh 086- Mon _ Fri 9.30 - Montessori, Adamstown Bolger 8601526 12.30 Community Centre, Co. Wexford 53 St. Martin’s Park, Ballycullane Little Munchkins Creche, The Patricia Molloy 051- Mon - Fri 7.30 – 6.00 Moorings, Rosbercon, New 445370 Ross, Co. Wexford. (Full Day Care) Kidz Korner Creche Liz Dillon 051- Mon & Fri 7.30 – 2.30 , Co. Wexford 428718 Tues, Wed, 7.30 – 6.00 Thur Tus Maith, C/o Donard National Noelle Kehoe 053- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 1.00 School, , Clonroche, 9244295 Co. Wexford. 087- 6611088 Tiger Club Childcare, 25 Ard Aoife O’Neill 087- Mon – Fri 8.30 – 5.30 Alainn, New Ross, Co. Wexford. 6308482 Small World, South Knock, New Fiona Slevin 087- Mon – Fri 9.30 – Ross, Co. Wexford. Playschool 6199692 12.30 Horeswood Community Carrie McCrakin 085- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Playschool, Campile 1295479 (and out of school service) Springboard Family Support Louise O’Byrne 051- Ring for Service, CBS National School, (Drop-in) 425415 details The Bullawn, New Ross Daisy Daycare, Woodbine Sarah Egan 051- Mon - Fri 7.45-6.00 Industrial Estate, New Ross. 426741 Tintern Community Playschool, Lorraine O’Neill 051- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 1.30 Tintern Community Complex, 562075 Part Day Care 1.30 – 5.30 Ballycullane, New Ross, Co. Tuesday Wex. only Maple Tree Nursery, Ballyanne, John & Catriona 051- Mon - Fri 7.00 –7.00 New Ross, Co. Wexford. Brennan 445940 Clonroche Community Breda McDonald 053- Mon – Fri 9.30 – Childcare, C/0 St. Aidan’s 9244441 12.30 National School, Clonroche, Co. 087- Wexford. 9715341 Ruta Fedotovine (Childminder) Ruta Fedotoviene 051- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 74 Bellevue, New Ross, Co. 448797 Wexford. 085- 1299915

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 18 GOREY AREA

Name of Playgroup & Type Playgroup Leader Phone Day Open Time Open No. Playschool, C/O Marion Power 053- Mon – Fri 9.15 – 12.15 Boolavogue Community Hall, 9366367 Boolavogue, Co. Wexford. 087- 6107601 Erika’s Montessori/Playschool, Erika Chambers 053- Mon – Fri 8.50 – 12.20 Castlerock, Clonattin Lwr, 9483550 1.00 - 4.00 Gorey, Co. Wexford. Daddy Daycare, Melwood Peter Smith 053- Seasonal 9.00 – 1.00 House, 9428951 Afterschool , Gorey, Co. Wexford. Giant Steps, Charlotte Row, Sheila Kinsella 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.00 Gorey 6678773 Montessori IPPA Gorey Sr. Clemens Community Louise Hill 053- Mon – Fri 8.45 – 11.45 Playgroup 9430250 12.10 – 3.10 Grattan Terrace, Gorey

Kilmuckridge Playgroup, Gorey, Debbie Hammel 053- Mon - Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Co. Wexford. 9130393 Eleanor’s Playgroup Eleanor Hawkins 053- Mon – Fri 9.00 - 12.00 “ View” Ferns 9366705 . Playschool 087- 6847330 St. Aidan’s Centre, C.I.L.A., Mary Byrne 053- Mon, Wed 9.30 - 1.30 (Special Needs Pre-school) (Preschool leader) 9421092 Thur, Fri Gorey / Vicky Levingstone 087- Mon – Fri 8.50 – 12.20 Community Childcare Craanford 2523313 1.40 – 5.40 Community Centre, Craanford, 087- Gorey, Co.Wex 9663788 (school age) Teach Na bPaisti, Community Breda Levingstone 053- Mon – Fri 8.30 – 5.30 Creche, Ferns, Co. Wexford. 9367337 Patricia Byrne Playschool Patricia Byrne 053 – Mon Wed Fri 9.15 – 12.15 Tara Hill, Gorey 9420713 Catherine Spencer Catherine Spencer 053 – Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Merrilegs Playschool 9425574 Ballymoney, Gorey Carolines Little Treasures Caroline Gormely 087- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Montessori 6714199 Road, Gorey Kids, Sorcha Lyons 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 19 Full Day Care & Montessori 9130360 9.15 – 12.45 Tinteskin, Kilmuckridge, Co. Wex Higgy’s House Creche Ltd., Hilary Lantzos 053- Mon – Fri 7.30 – 6.30 Montessori & Afterschool 9480432 Ramsgate, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Eager Beavers, Clone East, Mary Murphy 053- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 1.00 Monamolin, Co. Wexford. 9389348 Montessori + out of school Jennifer Doyle Montessori Caitriona Murphy 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.00 School 6330721 Ferns, Co. Wexford Kickstart Education + Childcare, Kellie Duggan 086- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.15 16 Glen Aoibhinn, Ardamine, 3365018 Gorey, Co. Wexford. 053- 9485457

Stepping Stones, Montessori, Sheena Byrne 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Ballyart, Killenagh, Gorey, Co. 3196465 Wexford. Little Acorns Montessori, Jennifer Doyle 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 - 12.00 Ballyduff, Camolin, Co. Wexford 6330721 Askamore Childcare Centre, Susan O’Rafferty 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Askamore, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 9423648 Creche Annagh Tots 053- Full Day Care Childcare Centre, Majella McGovern 9428884 Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.30 Annagh, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Jack and Jill Playschool Jackie Manley 053- Mon-Fri 9.30-12.30 , Co. Wexford. 9136337 Evergreen Playschool Margaret O’Toole 087- Mon, Wed, 9.00 – 12.30 C/O Kilclovan, Camolin 9094077 Thurs, Fri Small Wonders, Creche Nicola Murphy 053- Mon-Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Courtown Road 9430333 Gorey, Co. Wexford. Little Lambs, Creche Sarah Regan 053- Mon – Fri 7.30am - 49 Ardmore, Road, 9430323 7.00pm Gorey, Co. Wexford. St. Mogues Community Childcare Centre, C/O St. Sonia Sinnott 0402- Mon - Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Mogues Community Centre, 21890 Inch, Gorey, Clonattin Creche & Nursery Teresa Kenny 053- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 1.00 Clonattin Village, Gorey, 9420456 Co.Wex. Whizzkids Montessori, 1 The Nicola Murphy 053- Mon, Tues, 9.15 – 12.45

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 20 Racecourse, Morriscastle Rd, 9130857 Wed, Fri. Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford. Little Rascals Playschool, Brigid Doyle 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Community Centre, 9048644 Riverchapel, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Puddle Lane, Creche, Mary Higgins 086- Full Day Care 7.30 – 6.30 , Gorey, Co. Wexford 8549520 Faylinn Education Ltd, Sinead Healy 087- Mon – Fri 7.30 – 6.15 Heathermist Farm, 2301381 Ballinakill, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, Elizabeth Johnston 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Highfield House, Clone West, (Childminder) 9389314 Sat if Monamolin, Gorey, Co. Wexford required Sylvia Power, Ballymore, Sylvia Power 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Camolin, Co. Wexford (Childminder) 9383212 Little Crickets Creche & Sharon Carabine 053- Mon – Fri 7.00 – 6.00 Montessori 9414215 145 Pearsons Brook, Holyfort 086- Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 1297011 Crannog na Leanai Cathy Lee 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Kindergarten Ltd., Kiltennel, 6254863 Gorey, Co. Wex. Little Ducklings Playschool, Lucy Feaheny 086- Mon – Fri 9.15 – 12.15 Balycanew Hall, Gorey, Co. 0883141 Wexford. Little Daisies Daycare, Louise Cahill 053- Mon – Fri 7.30 – 6.00 Gorey Youth & Community 9481704 Childcare Centre, Maryward Lane, St. Michael’s Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Little Miss Moffets, Charlene McKay 085- Mon - Fri 9.00 – 12.30 C/o County Hall, Rebecca Whelan 1065592 Gorey, Co. Wexford. 087- 9888681 Little Oak Academy Paula Driver 053- Mon - Fri 7.30 – 6.00 Oakwood, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 9489493 Tara’s Montessori, Tara Finn 053- Mon – Fri 9.15 – 12.45 Knockskemolin, Oulart, Co. 9136805 Sessional Wexford. 087- 9963113 Cairde Beaga Montessori, Ferns Lisa Warren 053- Mon - Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Community Centre, Main Street, Susan Doyle 9366748 Ferns, Co. Wexford. 087- 6579756

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 21 WEXFORD AREA

Name of Playgroup & Type Playgroup Phone Day Open Time Open Leader No. Jungle Box (FDYS) Tillie Malone 053- Mon - Fri 8.30 – 5.30 Creche & Preschool Bernie McConville 9121166 Francis St., Wexford Joy Keyes 053- 9124523 Mulrankin Montessori & Martina Cardiff 087- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Playschool, Mulrankin Castle, 1334680 Bridgetown, Wexford Clodagh Dunleavy-Smythe Clodagh Dunleavy- 053- Wed - Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Montessori Smythe 9146639 Cedarwood, Windmill Hill, Wexford Naionra, 89 Pineridge, Grainne Cooney 053- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Summerhill, Wexford. Irish 9146957 Preschool Wonderland Montessori School, Orlagh Murphy Creche, Coolcotts, Wexford 053- Mon - Fri 8.30 – 6.00 Full Day care 9123827 St Bridgid’s Community Georgina Moore 087- Mon-Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Playgroup 2339621 And and Clifford St., Wexford Mon - Fri 1.30 – 5.00

Paisti Beaga, Community Lorraine Rankin 087- Mon – Fri 9.15 – 1.15 Playgroup 2437103 Our Lady’s Island, Rosslare Tues & Wed 2.00 – 5.00 Wexford Ballymitty Playgroup, Hilltown Helen Gannon 051- Mon - Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Ballymitty, Co. Wexford. 561767 (Community) Wolfe Tone Community Michelle Power 053- Mon - Fri 9.00 – 1.00 Playgroup 9171790 Afterschool 34 Wolfe Tone Villas, Wexford 2.30 – 6.00 Tir na nOg Childcare, , Joanne Dee 053- Mon – Fri 8.30 –6.00 Wexford. Creche 9173979 Clonard Community Playgroup, Philomena Walsh 053- Phone for 9.30 – 12.00 Clonard, Wexford 9123672 details 1.00 – 3.30 Piercestown Childcare Catherine Price 053- Mon-Fri 8.00 – 5.30 Pierecestown, Wexford 9158379 , Montessori Adelia Lamba 053- Mon - Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Springfield, Bally na Brigidane, English 9177907 Ballymurn, Co. Wexford. First Friends Marion Morrissey 087- Mon - Fri 8.00 – 5.30 Full Day Care & Playschool 2332133 Reisk Road Killurin, Wexford

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 22 Community Playgroup Ann Donohoe 053- Mon – Fri 9.30 –12.30 Community Centre, Curracloe, 9137829 Wexford. Little Breeches Montessori, 9.00 -12.00 Playgroup, Kilcavan, , Anna Rose Codd 051- Thur & Fri 12.30 – 3.30 Co. Wexford. 563148 Bumble Bees Whiterock Creche, Helen Monahan 053- Mon –Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Whiterock Ave, Whitebrook, 9144623 Whiterock Hill, Wex. 085- 7815317 Tir na nOg, Creche & Montessori Caroline Doyle 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Station Road, 9133846 Playgroup & Afterschool Ard Aoibhinn Special Pre-school Ethel Cahill 053- Mon- Fri 9.30 – 2.00 Belvedere, Road, (Pre-school leader) 9147868 Wexford Bright Start, Star, Lane, Clonard, Mary Whitney 053- Mon - Fri 7.30 - 6.00 Wexford (Full Day Care) 9152044

FAB Coolcotts, Wexford Kay Stafford 053- Mon - Fri 9.00 – 5.00 Full Day Care 9142018

Talbot Hotel, Drop in for Guests Sinead Hynes 053- Guests and Phone for Trinity Street, Wexford. 9121444 Leisure Club details only Kelly’s Hotel Creche for Guests Linda O’Hara 053- Hotel Guests 9.00-5.00 , Wexford. 9132114 only Maldron Hotel, Wexford Lisa Booth 053- Drop-in 9.30-12.30 9172088 Centre Wonderwise Montessori & Full Pricilla Kinsella 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 5.30 Day Care, Sinnottsmill, 9159998 , Wexford. Little Stars Montessori Annette Roche 087- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 13 Castle Park, Piercestown 2593427 ABACUS, Montessori & Kathryn Goff 053- Mon - Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Afterschool 9140496 11 The Faythe, Wexford Lollitots Creche, Rosslare Strand Lisa Delaney 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Community Playgroup & 9132770 Afterschool Caterpillar, Montessori Lorraine Hawkins 053- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 1.00 , Wexford (St. 9138673 Mon & Wed 1.00 – 3.15 Nicholas) Discoveryland Creche, Ailish Lee 053- Mon - Fri 7.45 – 5.50 14 Newlands, Wexford 9146200 Hodgesmill Creche, Full Day Care Frances Wadding 053- Mon – Fri 8.15 – 6.00 Hodgesmill, Piercestown, 9139643

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 23 Wexford Little Scholars (Montessori) + Melissa 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.30 Full Day Care, Killeens, Wexford. McCormack 2024336 Rainbow Childcare Centre. Kate Lowney 053- Mon & Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Clonard, Wexford (0 –14 yrs) 9124301 Tot ‘N’ Up Playschool, Sharon Edwards 053 – Mon-Fri 9.30 – Castlebridge, Wexford 9159161 12.30 Community Jenny Cloney 053 – Mon - Fri 9.30-12.30 Playschool, Cleariestown, 9139424 Wexford. Nourrice Creche & Montessori + Gillian Murphy 053- Mon-Fri 7.50-6.00 out of School, Rivendell House 9142528 Clonard, Wexford. Tara Villa, , Co. Vanessa Brazzill 087- Mon - Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Wexford 7730355 Creche/Afterschool 053- 9120066 Dorothee Von Engelbrechten Dorothee Von 053- Mon – Fri 9.15 – 12.15 Sessional & Full Day Care and Engelbrechten 9175870 12.15 – 3.15 AMI Montessori, Ballycross, Bridgetown, Wex. Castle Kids (Full Day Care) Orlagh Shortall 087- Full Day Care 8.30 – 6.00 Ballyboggan, Catherine Boggan 6745028 Castlebridge,Wexford. 087- 9546679 Marilyn Hayes, Montessori, Marilyn Hayes 053- Mon - Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Kilmannon, , Wexford 9164836 087- 2058371

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 24 Eleanors Creche, Eleanor Connolly 053- Mon – Fri 8.00-6.00 10 The Chase, Wexford 9146562 Michelle’s Creche, Elderwood, Michelle Keogh 053- Mon - Fri 7.30 – 6.30 Castlebridge, Co. Wexford. 9159379 Little Giggles Playschool, Laura Fikentscher 053- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Killahard, Blackwater, Co. 9127671 Wexford. ABC Club, Caroreigh, Taghmon, Laurena Kent 087- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Co. Wexford. 1350823 The Guillitots Montessori, The Aude Bates 053- Mon – Fri 9.15 – 12.15 Pines, Newtown, , 9148023 Tues & Thurs 1.00 – 4.00 Wexford. 086- 0409612 Tots to Teens Murrintown Vivienne Murtagh 053- Mon - Fri 8.30 – 6.00 Community Childcare, Ltd., 9164664 Murrintown, Wexford. Teach Spraoi, Taghmon Donna McKenna 053- Mon – Fri 8.45 – 12.30 Community Childcare, Taghmon, 9183882 Wexford. ABC Club Playschool, Chapel Laurena Kent 087- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Lane, Taghmon, Wexford. 1350823 Crossabeg Childcare, Community Ali O’Connor 053- Mon - Fri 8.30-6.00 Creche, Crossabeg, Wexford. 9128000 086- 9152777 Kickstart Education Ltd., C/o Kelli Duggan 086- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Community Centre, 6645366 Rosslare Harbour, Wexford. The Secret Garden, 93 South Aoife O’Connor 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Main Street, Wexford 9152777 086- 1219671 Debbie Roche (Childminder) Debbie Roche 086- Mon - Fri 7.30 – 5.30 79 Heathfield, Clonard, Wexford. 8491353

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 25 ENNISCORTHY

Name of Playgroup Playgroup Leader Phone Days Open Time Open No. St. Anne’s Community Childcare Marie O’Sullivan 087- Mon – Fri 8.30 – 4.30 Templeshannon, Enniscorthy 6893424 Full Day Care 053- 9232522 Montessori School Mary Doyle 053- Mon - Fri 8.50 – 12.00 Clonmullen, Bunclody, Co. Wex. 9377589 Montessori (Private) Rainbow Playgroup Margaret Murphy 053- Mon – Wed - 9.30 –12.30 Ballinapierce Enniscorthy 9233990 Fri (Private) St. Nicholas, Montessori & Day Joan Doyle 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Care “Hillmount”, Ballindaggin, 9388773 Enniscorthy, Somerset Montessori, AMI Patricia Sheil 053- Wed & Fri 9.30 – 12.00 Somerset House, Enniscorthy 9235170 St. Anthony Special School Toni Butler 053- Mon, Tues, 9.30 – 12.30 C.W.C.W., Enniscorthy 9233069 Thurs and Fri Montessori Wonderland Creche/Playschool Joy Keyes 053- Mon - Fri 8.30 – 5.15 Island Road, Enniscorthy 9237886 The Children’s Learning Garden Diarmuid Furlong 087- Mon - Fri 9.15 – 12.15 “Summerhill”, Enniscorthy, 6861857 Mon - Fri 12.30 – 3.30 Montessori Coisceim, St. Nicholas Bernadette Mahon 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.00 Montessori Ardeen, Bunclody, 6509636 Co. Wexford Barley Hill Child Care Centre + Pauline O’Byrne 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 out of school care Coolnahorna, 9237860 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Peek A Boo Creche, Ann Butler 053- Mon – Fri 8.00 – 6.00 , Ferns, Enniscorthy, 9239458 Co. Wexford Hazy Days Full Daycare & Maud Hayes 053- Mon - Fri 8.30 – 6.00 Montessori, Cherryville, 9238910 All Year. Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Closed 2 weeks in Aug Tir Na Siamsa (Respond) Susan Foley 053- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00 Creche 9237788 Daphne View Community Building Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Bree Community Naionra Poibli Lisa O’Connor 053- Mon - Fri 8.00 – 6.00 Bri 9247111

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 26 Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Kinderland, Na Crusaire, Creche Maria Dunne 087- Mon – Fri 8.30 – 6.00 & Montessori, Kilmyshall, 6890952 8.30 – 6.00 Bunclody, Co. Wexford Carrig Briste, Templescoby, Orlagh Doyle 053- Mon -Fri 8.30 – 6.00 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 9238119 Blackstairs Community Catherine Jordan 053- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 1.00 Playschool, , 9256960 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 087- 0923441

Clonhaston Pre-school, Marie Hughes 053- Mon - Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 9238344 The Mill Montessori, Ballyhyland, Joanne Earley 053- Mon, Tues, 9.30 12.30 Caim Enniscorthy, Co. Wex. 9255939 Thurs Galbally, Community Playschool, Anne Curran 086- Mon - Fri 9.25-12.25 Galbally, Co. Wexford. 3919416 Little Treasures, Creche, 155 Nikki Carroll 053- Mon – Fri 7.30 – 6.00 Bridgemeadows, Milehouse Road, 9238836 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Leaps and Bounds Playschool, Katie Stevens- 086- Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Derry, , Enniscorthy, Taylor 8884008 maybe Co. Wexford. afternoons Little Treasures Naoinra Nikki Carroll 053- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00 Montessori & Afterschool, 143 9238836 Bridgemeadows, Enniscorthy, Co. Sessional Wexford. The Kids Club, Ballyroebuck, Anne Marie Gilbert 085- Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30 Bunclody, Co. Wexford. 2488958 Sessional Nai Scoil Realtai, The Kathleen Kinsella 087- Mon – Fri 9.00 – Showgrounds, Ross Road, 9662940 12.000 Enniscorthy, Laugh & Learn Montessori, Daphne Deacon 085- 9.00 – 12.30 Drumderry, Bunclody, Co. 8388570 Wexford. Blossom and Bloom, Kathleen Murphy 053- Johnstown Clonegal, Enniscorthy, 9377775 Co. Wexford. 087- 6267311

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PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPS

WEXFORD

Mathew Brophyn Chairperson, Cuidiu, Clonard, Wexford. 087 1501895

Mary Culleton, Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts, Wexford. 053-9144771

Bernadette Parle, St. John of God School, The Faythe, Wexford. 053-9140742

Bernadette Parle, Davidstown National School, Davidstown, Wexford. 053-9140742

Mary McCauley, The Oil, , Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 053-9138733

Jean Ray, Community Centre, Kilrane, Wexford. 053-9133577

Dirdre Doheny, Tagoat, St. Mary’s National School, Tagoat, Co. Wexford. 053-913226

Breda Livingstone, Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig Road, Wexford. 053-9120535

Kay & Annie Stafford, FAB Group, Coolcotts, Wexford. 053-9142018

Grainne Gorman, Burrow, Road, Rosslare Strand, Wexford. 053-9138642

Amy Whelan, Castlebridge Community Centre, Castlebridge, Wexford. 053-9138083

GOREY

Catherine O’Connor, Kilmuckridge Health Centre, Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford. 053-9130393

Paul Murphy, Gorey Youth Needs, South Mall, Esmonde, St. Lower, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 053-9422832

Eleanor Montigue, Crannford Group, Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 28 Craanhill, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 087-26564-3

Sharon Murray, Inch/, Group, Oak View, Ballyfad, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 0402-37358

Ellen Noctor, Ballyduff Group, Forrest Heights, , Gorey, Co. Wexford. 087-2464716

Anne Thompson, Ballygarrett Group, The Community Hall, Ballygarrett, Co. Wexford. 085-1491007

ENNISCORTHY

Eleanor Farrell, St. Senan’s Group, St. Senan’s National School, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 053-9234169

Trish Ryan, Bernie Doyle, Ferns Group, Coolatore, Ferns, Co. Wexford.

Anne Coleman, Bunclody Group, St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. 053-9376289

Angeline Manning, Little Angels Group, Townamullogue, Borovale, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 053-9244833/087-6202162

Helena Fortune, Bree Group, Station Road, Ballyhogue, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 087-8248002/053- 9247132

Joanne Purcell, Kiltealy Group, Kiltealy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 087-2835293

NEW ROSS

Patricia Boyce, Carrick 0n Bannow Group, Kiltra, Wellingtonbridge, Wexford. 087-6800341

Noreen Dake (CWP), Setanta Group, Respond Building, Irishtown, New Ross, Co. Wexford. 051-425028

Suzanne Kinsella, South West Wexford Group, Ramsgrange, Co. Wexford. 051-562904

Rosaline Walsh, Ross Adventure Plan Barn, Woodbine, Business Park, Hewittsland, New Ross, Co. Wexford. 051-445817 Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 29 National/Local Disability Organisations

 Inclusion Inclusion Ireland is a national organisation working to promote the rights of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland

Contact Details: www.inclusionireland.ie Unit C2, the Steelworks, Foley St, 1. 01 8559891

 Special Needs Parents Association Special Needs Parent Association exists to support all parents of persons with special needs and disability irrespective of age or diagnosis, by promoting on a national level, improved treatment, education, welfare and acceptance of our children.

Contact Details: www.specialneedsparents.ie 13 Upper Baggot Street, Second Floor, Dublin 4. 087 7741917

 Autism Ireland/ Irish Autism Action Irish Autism Action provide a range of services which include awareness training, early detection diagnosis, education support, advocacy, counselling, helpline, home based support, transition planning, social housing, research information and advise for families upon receiving diagnosis.

Contact details: www.autismireland.ie Irish Autism Action, Coole Road, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 044 9371680

 Down Syndrome Ireland Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is dedicated to being the primary source of information and support to people with Down syndrome, their families and the professional community, working towards an improved quality of life for our members along with a respect and acceptance of people with Down Syndrome as valued members of Irish Society.

Contact Details: www.downsyndrome.ie Down Syndrome Ireland, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12. 01 4266500

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 30  Dyspraxia Ireland Dyspraxia Ireland promotes awareness of Dyspraxia in Ireland in order to create a better understanding of the difficulties children and parents face.

Contact details: www.dyspraxia.ie Wexford parent support group – Contact Veronica Kenny 087 9745861

 Dyslexia Ireland The Dyslexia Association of Ireland aims to educate people of Ireland about dyslexia, and offer appropriate assessments and effective support services for children and adults dealing with dyslexia.

Contact Details: [email protected] http://www.careerpathsfordyslexia.com 085 8074 260 Enniscorthy Branch 053-9235809 (G Jordan) 0863176256 (Margaret Sheriff)

 HADD Support group for ADHD The mission of HADD Ireland is to make life easier for people with ADHD. We believe that there is nothing more powerful than people telling their own stories. HADD Ireland runs parenting courses for parents of younger children who have had a diagnosis of ADHD and others for parents of teenagers who have ADHD.

Contact Details: www.hadd.ie Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. 01 8748349

 NCBI Wexford (National Council For The Blind In Ireland) The National Council for the Blind of Ireland is a chartiable organisation which provides support and services to people experiencing sight loss in Ireland. Support groups offered

Contact Details : [email protected] Lochrann Centre, Cinema Lane, Co. Wexford. 053-9124464 Anna Williams

 Deafhear – Wexford Deafhear supports those who are deaf or suffer from hearing loss and is a voluntary, non-profit organisation and is a registered charity under company law.

Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 31 Contact Details: [email protected] http://deafhear.ie Lochrann Centre Cinema Lane Wexford. 053 915264 or text 053 9152647

 Irish Wheelchair Association Function: Committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland

Contact Details: Http://www.iwa.ie Lochrann House Cinema Lane Wexford. 053 9124 602

 Brainwave Irish Epilepsy Association Brainwave is committed to improving the lives of people with epilepsy in Ireland.

Contact Details: [email protected] www.epilepsy.ie The Tower, St Canice's Hospital Sion Road . 056 - 7784496

 The Carers Association The Carers Association look after the needs of family Carers who are looking after a loved one in their own home, i.e. frail, elderly person with a disability, terminal illness and children with special needs. The Centre is a resource centre and provides information, support, training and a limited amount of respite, and advocates on behalf of carers and lobbies the government on rights and entitlements for carers.

Contact Details: [email protected] www.carersireland.com 24 Henrietta Street Wexford. 053 9140511 or 053 9140512

 Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme (SHIP) Function: The aim of SHIP is to provide a specialised, non-stigmatising high quality counselling service to individuals aged 16 and over who are experiencing suicidal ideation or the impulse to self-harm in the Wexford community service area. Self referrals and referrals by professionals are taken.

Contact Details: [email protected] Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 32 Ely Hospital Wexford. 053-9174050

A full list of specific national support groups can be found on www.disability- federation.ie

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