Our services
Care and education for every stage of childhood
From babies to school-age children, Happyways offers a warm, nurturing environment across 4 locations in Santry and Artane, Dublin.
Full Day Creche
Our full day creche in Santry provides a safe, stimulating home-from-home for babies and toddlers from 1 year old. Our qualified, caring team supports every child's development through play, exploration, and lots of love.
- Children from 1 year old
- Qualified, Garda-vetted staff
- Nutritious meals provided
- Siolta & Aistear curriculum
- Tusla registered & inspected
ECCE Pre-School
We offer the free government ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) pre-school programme at both our Artane and Santry locations. Children enjoy a rich, play-based curriculum that builds confidence, language, and a love of learning.
- Free ECCE government programme
- Children from 2 years 8 months
- Available in Artane & Santry
- Play-based Aistear curriculum
- AIM support for additional needs
Afterschool & Camps
Our afterschool service collects children from local schools in Artane and Beaumont, providing a safe, fun environment until parents finish work. We also run exciting holiday camps packed with activities, games, and adventures.
- Collections from local schools
- Artane & Beaumont locations
- Holiday camps available
- Homework support provided
- Nutritious afterschool snacks
Our approach
Learning through play — the Siolta & Aistear way
At Happyways, everything we do is guided by Siolta (the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education) and Aistear (the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework). Together, these frameworks ensure every child in our care receives a holistic, child-centred experience that nurtures their whole development.
We believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. Our team plans rich, engaging experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and celebrate each child's unique strengths.
Wellbeing
Supporting children's physical, emotional, and social health every day.
Identity & Belonging
Helping every child feel valued, included, and proud of who they are.
Communicating
Building language, literacy, and the joy of self-expression.
Exploring & Thinking
Encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and a love of discovery.
Inclusion & diversity
Every child is welcome here
We are proud to be an inclusive service. We provide AIM (Access and Inclusion Model) support for children with additional needs, and we celebrate the diversity of all the families in our community. No child is left behind at Happyways.
Ready to find the right place for your child?
Get in touch with our team and we'll help you find the best fit across our four locations.