Clarecastle Community Playgroup CLG

Clarecastle Community Playgroup is a community-based, non-profit organisation providing early education and childcare in Clarecastle, County Clare. It aims to nurture and enable every child to reach their potential through activities and play, offering security, happiness, and learning in an activity-based, child-centred environment. The service describes itself as providing a home-like environment, safety and security, quality educators, and a play-to-learn approach.

The playgroup caters to children from age 2 years and 8 months to 12 years. Its pre-school playgroup serves children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years, operating from 09:00 to 12:30. A before-school club is available for children aged 4 to 12 years from 08:00 to 09:00, and an after-school care programme for the same age group runs from 13:45 to 17:30, offering supervision, homework support, and fun activities. The organisation also shares news of events such as graduation celebrations, sports days, and community activities like planting apple trees.