Carraig Briste - Wexford

08 Carraig Briste

Geographical Location: Enniscorthy, County Wexford
Urban/rural location: Rural
Setting type: Full day-care and school-age childcare
Ownership: Private
Building type: 2 single-storey buildings
Setting size: 61 children

Carraig Briste is located in a rural area, near Enniscorthy town. It is a privately owned, full day-care setting (including a school age childcare facility), catering for 61 children aged 6 months to 10 years. 18 staff are employed. The setting operates from 2 purpose built single-storey buildings, each designed to look like a residential house. The setting opened in 2004, and has grown organically in the years since, having originated as a childminding setting. There are six children’s rooms. There is a huge emphasis on the value of outdoor play and the setting philosophy is heavily influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach. A log cabin is provided to give staff a dedicated space for breaks. While there are first floor children’s rooms in both buildings there is no lift or stair lift.