Grange Rath, Drogheda
A second family for your little one
Preschool, early years care and after school in Grange Rath. Warm, professional, and looking after Drogheda families for years.
- Tusla registered
- ECCE and NCS accepted
- Outdoor garden and on-site cook
- Daily updates for parents
Our Programmes
Care and early learning from toddler years through primary school.
Toddlers
A gentle, settled start for our youngest children, with the same familiar faces every day and plenty of time outdoors.
Ages 1 to 2 years
EnquirePreschool
Play-based early learning that builds confidence, curiosity and friendships before the move to primary school.
Ages 2 to 5 years
EnquireECCE Year
The free preschool year, delivered by a qualified early years team in a calm and well-resourced setting.
Eligible preschool-age children
EnquireAfter School
A warm place to land after school, with space to play, eat properly and get homework done.
Junior Infants to Sixth Class
EnquireA Day at The Grange
What the day actually looks like.
- 1
Arrival and settling in
A warm welcome, breakfast where needed, and time to settle with familiar staff and friends.
- 2
Morning play and learning
Child-led play, stories, art, music and activities planned around each group's interests.
- 3
Outdoors in the garden
Daily garden time gives children room to explore, move, play together and enjoy fresh air.
- 4
Lunch, cooked on site
Our on-site cook prepares a nutritious hot lunch, with morning and afternoon snacks also provided.
- 5
Quiet time
Younger children can rest, while others enjoy books, puzzles and calm activities.
- 6
Afternoon and collection
The afternoon includes free play, group activities and a relaxed handover at collection time.
The garden and the on-site cook are the two things parents mention without being asked.
Both are genuine differences, and both are part of the ordinary day here.
What Parents Say
Rated 5.0 on Google from 15 reviews
The Grange Childcare is literally like a second family to us. We always know our girls are being cared for so well when they are there. All the team are amazing. Couldn't recommend them enough.
I could not ask for a better creche. He has been in The Grange since two years old and is now almost six attending the after school scheme. They are just the best and give the kids the best start in life.
Our earliest reviews are from nine years ago. Every one of them is five stars.
Read all our reviews on GoogleFunding & Fees
Straight answers about what childcare in Drogheda will actually cost you.
ECCE
The Early Childhood Care and Education scheme provides free preschool hours for eligible children. We are an approved ECCE provider.
National Childcare Scheme
The NCS provides subsidies that reduce the cost of childcare for many families. We accept NCS and can help you understand what you may be entitled to.
Fees depend on the programme and the number of days. Ring us or send an enquiry and we'll give you a clear figure for your situation, including any funding you qualify for.
Our Setting
The rooms, the garden and the kitchen, so you know what the place is like before you visit.
Enquire About a Place
Tell us a little about your child and we'll come back to you with availability and fees.
Find Us
29 Park Heights, Grange Rath, Drogheda, Co. Meath, A92 P8FP
(041) 981 6549Checking opening hours
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:30am to 6:00pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am to 6:00pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am to 6:00pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am to 6:00pm
- Friday
- 7:30am to 6:00pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Send Us a Message
A few details is all we need to come back to you properly.
If you'd rather see the place first, you're very welcome to come and have a look around. Just ring us to arrange a time.