Cinthia Conboy
General Manager
My name is Cinthia. I’m originally from Brazil but have been living here since 2011. I first became aware of my interest in childcare after I became a mother at a young age. I studied Early Childhood Education in University and postgraduate in Phycopedagogy. I have 20 year’s experience working in childcare. I also worked and managed an orphanage in Brazil. I love my job. I love working with the children and my team because everyday is different and watching the children grow and develop new skill is very gratifying.
I feel lucky to have a wonderful staff with me in this task.
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Emily Dyson
Deputy manager
I have been working in childcare since I finished school , everyday is different and I have had some wonderful memories that I have from over the years. Every day is different and seeing the children each day and watching there personalities shine through makes everyday worthwhile
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Leah Harrison
Ladybird room (Toddler 1)
My name is Leah and I am a staff member at inchicore Community Creche. I have worked in Childcare since I was 19 years old. I have loved been with children since a young age. I love every opportunity i get to work with the children and seeing the impact you make on them and see them grow each and everyday. Their bubbly and unique personalities make each day worthwhile. I find been around children everyday gives a sense of energy and excitement, seeing the world through each child’s eyes gives you a different approach to life. I love my job and each and every child that walks into my class
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Claire Sutton
Busy Bees room (ECCE)
I always wanted to work in Childcare since I left school. Every day is never the same. The most rewarding outcome i get from working in childcare is the fun and affection you get from every child.
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Ian O’Brien
Butterfly room (ECCE)
My Name is Ian. I have been working in childcare for the past 6 years. In school I never knew what I wanted to do when I was to finish school, until I done work experience in childcare, and I loved every minute of it. I knew this was for me and decided I was going to go to college to get my qualification. Since completing my studies I have loved every part of my job. Everyday is different and each child’s personalities are so unique. The little conversations we share together is my favourite part.
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Raquel Ervite Vera
Butterfly room (ECCE)
Hi My name is Raquel I have worked in childcare in Ireland for the last two years. One of the things that I like about working with children is that in addition to teaching them new things, I also learn from them everyday. Sometimes I feel like one more of them. In short, I think it is very gratifying to be able to accompany them in every step they take while in my care.
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Leonie Crowley
Aim Support & Inclusion Co-Ordinator
My name is Leonie and I have a total of 7 years experience in childcare and I am also a mammy of 2 ! . I come from a large family and have always loved to help out with the younger children. After I completed my leaving cert I went on to study childcare and I was awarded QQI level 5. I have had the experience of working with children that have many different abilities. I have always had a keen interest in Special/additional needs education. In 2020 I furthered my studies and completed QQI level 5 in special needs assisting . In 2022 I again furthered my studies and was awarded with a special purpose QQI level 6 award in the LINC programme. LINC stands for Leadership For Inclusion in the early years. I love working with children it is a fantastic job and it is amazing to watch each child’s progression during their early years learning. My main goal is always to create a inclusive environment so that every child regardless of their ability can benefit from quality learning and care , and to have the targeted supports that focus on the needs of the child as an Individual. Currently I am studying “Autism in the early years”.
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Margaret McDonald
Busy Bees room (Aim Worker)
I previously had worked in the beauty industry for 10 years. I took a break when my daughters were born . I became involved with the parents and child home programme when my youngest daughter was 2 years old. I was asked to consider training and working as a home visitor on the programme. Through this work I supported children with their parents through educational books and toys.
I have qualification in Level 6 SNA and level 5 in Childcare. I really enjoy expanding my knowledge and learning about child development. I have over 8 years experience.
I love my job, no two days are the same!
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Lucia Camacho
Busy Bees (ECCE) and AIM Worker
My love of education began long before I started my degree in Childhood Education in 2016. When I was 11 years old, I started teaching karate alongside my teacher and when I was 16 years I ran my own classes. At 20 years old, I finished my degree and all I wanted was to share everything I learned. So I came to live in Ireland where I found a teaching opportunity, which in my country of origin Spain , I did not have. I left everything behind to begin this journey and I do not regret it. Now I work in a creche in a preschool room, including two who has additional needs.
During my education, I felt great admiration towards one of my teachers. She made me to see how beautiful and important it is to make someone feel validated and relevant, and how far you can go when others trust you and teach you to value who you are and what you can become. This became my goal as a teacher. In one of my karate classes I had two children with additional needs. My teacher was the one who made me understand how important it was for these children to feel included and in this case to be evaluated based on their own abilities rather than by comparing them to others. There at just 16 years old and almost imperceptibly I started to set the foundations of my beliefs in an inclusive education. My passion for my profession started with the dedication of my wonderful teachers who are still role models to me. Through them is why I believe that building positive relationship with the children In my care and their families is the basis to create a comfortable environment and promote an inclusive education.
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Jean Connolly
Afterschool
I chose to become a childcare worker because I come from a big family and was always passionate about children and helping them to reach their full potential. I have worked for the last two decades with children and I find it the most enjoyable career for me
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Natalie Folan
Afterschool
Since I was in school I had always thought about working in childcare. I have been working in childcare for 13 years now and love it. I love getting to know the children and building a bond with them. I have worked with all different age groups and have always enjoyed it and the different ways of teaching.
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Mairead Erazo
Afterschool
I really enjoy looking after young children and helping them to develop their skills so that they feel more independent and happier in their surroundings.
It gives me a lot of satisfaction to see the children in my care make progress, especially now that I have a toddler of my own which motivates me to treat them with care and respect.
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Martina O’Reilly
Afterschool
My name is Martina working in Afterschool was something very new for me when I started nearly four years ago, every day is different. Listening to the children and wonderful imaginations they have really makes me smile and see things through their eyes. What a joy that is!
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