Where First Steps Lead to Bright Futures.

Sensory Pod
First Steps Creche & Preschool, Waterford

Safe, Nurturing Care for Growing Minds

Baile Beag First Steps Crèche is proud to offer a safe, nurturing environment for children aged from 6 months to 6 years, with a team of 37 dedicated staff committed to providing high-quality care and education. Our Crèche consists of five rooms—the Senior Preschool, Junior Preschool, Toddler Room, Wobbler Room, and Baby Room—each designed to provide tailored learning experiences for children at different stages of development.

Growing Together, One Stage at a Time

Care Rooms

Our crèche play rooms are safe, welcoming spaces where children learn through fun, age-appropriate activities that nurture curiosity, confidence, and social skills.

Garden Play

Our outdoor gardens and play areas offer a safe, natural space for children to explore, play, and learn. From active games to sensory discovery, every activity encourages physical development, creativity, and a love for the outdoors.

NCS National Childcare Scheme

Childcare Schemes

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme and National Childcare Scheme are designed to make childcare more affordable for families by offering financial assistance.

Video Tour

Step into a world of care and fun – where little feet learn, laugh, and grow! Take a quick video tour of our crèche and outdoor play areas.

Words from our Parents

Words from our Parents

Lyndsey

Thank you for planning various activities that made my daughter’s days fun and colourful. Thank you for preparing all the toys and taking pictures of cute moments we might have missed otherwise. Thank you for all the delicious snacks and wholesome meals. But most importantly thank you to each and every one of you for the kindness shown to our family and the home away from home you provided for my daughter…

Kellie

My girls love going in every week and count down the days till they are back. The staff in the room are just brilliant with the two girls from the welcome in the morning to being picked up, they do so many activities and have made so many friends. The app is brilliant too as the creche is the first place the girls have went without being with a family member so the updates are so handy. Thank you so much from us for taking care of the girls so well, we really appreciate everything you do.

Our Commitment to You

Nurturing Environment

A nurturing environment where your child feels safe, supported, and free to grow.

Dedicated Staff

Our crèche is staffed by dedicated professionals who care deeply about your child's growth, happiness, and well-being.

Care Rooms Designed for Growing Minds

Our Care Rooms offer tailored learning experiences designed to support each child’s unique needs at every stage of development.