School Age Service (Afterschool Program)
Service Name: Blossoms Childcare Afterschool Service
Location: Dundrum FC, Acorn Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16, D16 CK46
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Age Group: 4 – 12 years (Junior Infants to 6th Class)
Regulatory Body: Tusla – Child and Family Agency
Service Type: Part-time, centre-based school age childcare
Staff Ratio: 1:12 (in accordance with DCEDIY guidelines)
Service Description:
Blossoms Childcare Afterschool Club provides a safe, stimulating, and child-centred environment for
school-aged children after regular school hours. Our focus is on supporting children’s well-being,
promoting social interaction, and facilitating play-based learning and development.
We operate within the guidelines of the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare
Services and are fully registered with Tusla, meeting all the regulatory requirements under the Child
Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018.
Daily Routine: Here is a sample description of a School Age Service (Afterschool Program) in Ireland,
aligned with the Tusla and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
(DCEDIY) standards:
School Age Service (Afterschool Program) Overview – Ireland
Service Name: Blossoms Childcare Afterschool Club
Location: Dundrum FC, Acorn Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16, D16 CK46
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Age Group: 4 – 12 years (Junior Infants to 6th Class)
Regulatory Body: Tusla – Child and Family Agency
Service Type: Part-time, centre-based school age childcare
Staff Ratio: 1:12 (in accordance with DCEDIY guidelines)
Affinity Childcare Group Ltd T/A Blossoms Childcare
Service Description:
Blossoms Childcare Afterschool Club provides a safe, stimulating, and child-centred environment for
school-aged children after regular school hours. Our focus is on supporting children’s well-being,
promoting social interaction, and facilitating play-based learning and development.
We operate within the guidelines of the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare
Services and are fully registered with Tusla, meeting all the regulatory requirements under the Child
Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018.
Daily Routine:
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Arrival of children, welcome time, supervised lunch/snack
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Homework support (quiet supervised time)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Free play and structured activities (arts, crafts, sports, STEM)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Wind-down activities (story time, board games, indoor play)
Key Features:
Homework Club: Supervised support in a quiet space
Outdoor Play: Daily access to outdoor yard/playground (weather permitting)
Healthy Snacks: Nutritious snacks provided daily
Enrichment Activities: Including drama, music, dance, arts and crafts
Qualified Staff: All staff hold relevant QQI Level 5/6 childcare qualifications and are Garda
vetted
Subsidies:
Eligible families can apply for support under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)
Parental Involvement:
We maintain open communication with parents via regular updates, newsletters, and an online
portal. Parent feedback is valued and contributes to service improvement.
Health and Safety:
The service adheres to all health, fire safety, and child protection regulations. A designated Child
Safeguarding Statement and a Safety Statement are available on-site and reviewed annually.