Our Story
An Scoil Bheag is well established in the Clane area and was founded in 2000.
We run two sessions one in the morning from 8.45am- 11.45am and one in the afternoon from 12.30pm – 3.30pm, so you can decide which better suits you and your family’s requirements.
We follow the same opening calendar as the local primary school in Clane which makes things easier for many of our parents.
Our teachers are Emma, Fiona & Niamh. Fiona and Emma have a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning and Niamh has a Fetac Level 6 in Early Childhood Education and Care. They are very passionate about the learning, development and happiness of the children in An Scoil Bheag.
S Smith
2024
Both my little girls have attended An Scoil Bheag over the past year one has gone on to junior infants and one is still attending the morning class. The staff couldn't be any better in every way. They open the door with a smile and are always there to help with any issues any little ones might have. They not only learn through play and fun indoors but also have a safe space outside where children can play. Every holiday and event is celebrated so well and every child has their special little birthday celebrations too. My daughter graduated and is now thriving in junior infants thanks to the staff at an Scoil Bheag who taught her nurtured her and prepared her for the transition. Couldn't thank them enough and I've already signed my next little one up.
Aine, Ruairí’s mammy.
2024
My little boy Ruairí who is hearing impaired and autistic has thrived since going to An Scoil Bheag. In the beginning we had to ease him in as he was so used to being at home in his own routine. Within a week or two, he settled in and before I knew it, he was asking for school at weekends. This speaks volumes to the amazing teachers and AIM support workers in An Scoil Bheag. He has come along in leaps and bounds with each individual bringing their own piece to the little village that has been there for Ruairí. He has now started his second year after a great summer, where he would ask about school at least once a week. He couldn’t wait to go back. An Scoil Bheag will keep you updated on your child’s progress and will give you a beautiful scrap book with all of their work at the end. You will see that they truly go the extra mile. When I told the girls about Ruairí’s hearing loss and suspected autism they were not phased at all and emphasised their inclusion policy. They have been true to their word. Emma, Sam, Fiona & Niamh have been so supportive of our little boy. Most of all, he has fun while learning. The facilities, the play area and support and even the fun events at Halloween and Christmas all contribute to this amazing school. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Z. Kelly
2020
Having had my two sons complete their pre-schooling years with An Scoil Bheag Montessori, I honestly couldn't recommend them enough. The teachers in An Scoil Bheag provide such a welcoming, loving, fun & enjoyable environment that I am sure they have secured a love of learning in both my boys that they will carry with them throughout their lives. I feel very lucky that my boys started their education with Emma, Niamh & Fiona and will be forever grateful to them