"The most important period of life is not the time of University studies, but the first one the period from birth to the age of six. That is the time when man’s intelligence itself, his greatest implement, is being formed."
DR MARIA MONTESSORI
"We found guidance, friendship, discipline and love ... everything in one place ... Tara House”
"The newborn is the creator of the adult personality, for we find in the newborn our own hidden nature."
DR MARIA MONTESSORI
"Both my children have had a fantastic start to their school lives because of Tara House it is a very special place”
"The care, love and attention that my child has received from all at Tara House has been outstanding and has just given him the best start to school a child could possibly have”

What makes Tara House
Montessori Nursery School unique?

At Tara House, all children will be treated as individuals and their potential will be recognised, valued and nurtured. We have created a safe, welcoming child friendly environment where children can express themselves freely and confidently. The activities and use of the play equipment will offer the children opportunities to develop in an environment free from prejudice and discrimination.

Tara House was established in 1980 by Helena Ramsahoye. Nadia her daughter now owns and manages this family run nursery with passion and dedication for the children in her care.

THE SCHOOL YEAR consists of three terms with a week’s half-term in each term.
MORNING SCHOOL HOURS 9.00am – 12.30pm Monday to Friday
AFTERNOON SCHOOL HOURS 1.00pm – 3.30pm/4.15pm Monday to Thursday
FULL DAY-CARE 9.00am – 3.30pm/4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00 – 12.30pm on Fridays

We also run LUNCH CLUB/ AFTERNOON AD HOC SESSSIONS from Monday to Thursday. This allows parents greater flexibility in their child care, whereby children can stay for lunch (from 12.30pm – 1.30pm), or an afternoon (from 1.00pm – 3.30pm/4.15pm) or a full day (from 9.00am – 3.30pm/4.15pm) – all on an ad hoc basis.

Tara House also provides a SUMMER CLUB for three weeks in August. Summer school hours are from 9.00am – 12.30pm with an option to stay for lunch until 1.30pm. You can either book a ‘Lune and Wild’ hot lunch or bring in a packed lunch.

EARLY DROPS / LATE PICK UPS: You can now book an early drop off at nursery Monday to Friday mornings from 8.30 am onwards or a late pick up from Monday to Thursday until 4.45 pm. Please contact the school office in order to book.

HOT LUNCHES with ‘Lune and Wild: Tara House are now offering the option of a hot lunch. Please contact the school office in order to book.

Term Dates

Spring TERM 2025

Wednesday 8th January – Tuesday 1st April
Half Term: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February

Summer TERM 2025

Wednesday 23rd April – Wednesday 9th July
Half Term: Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May

Autumn TERM 2025

Wednesday 3rd September – Thursday 11th December
Half Term: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October

Summer TERM 2026
Wednesday 7 th January – Tuesday 31st March
Half Term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February
Summer TERM 2025

Wednesday 23rd April – Wednesday 9th July
Half Term: Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May

Thursday 5th September – Thursday 12th December
Half Term: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November

Autumn TERM 2024

KEY CALENDAR DATES

UPCOMING EVENTS AT TARA HOUSE
Wander Tales:
Tuesday Afternoon 1st April 2025
Photo Day:
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Sports Day:
Thursday 3rd July 2025

Tuesday 13th May 2025

THE MONTESSORI APPROACH

THE TARA HOUSE APPROACH

OUTDOOR LEARNING

FUN CLUBS

NURSERY FACILITIES

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