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Join our Rise then Shine morning programmes
Our Before School programmes are called ‘Rise Then Shine’, the perfect start to your child’s school day. We set the tone for a great day at school through an array of energising activities and some delicious and nutritious food. From delightful breakfast moments, to calming morning meditations, we ensure they step into school ready to embrace the day!
A healthy, nutritious breakfast keeps children energised throughout the morning, while our focus on an active start stimulates brain activity and concentration so children get the most out of their day.
It’s the perfect solution for busy working families, offering a safe, secure environment before school where children enjoy a fun and positive start to the day.
An active, engaging, stimulating start to their day
A nutritious, healthy breakfast to boost their energy for school
Activities delivered by a team of fully-qualified experts who feel like family
Seven fun-filled adventure categories, designed for all ages and interests.
Create lifelong friendships over exciting adventures beyond the classroom.
Children choose how to spend their mornings with regular children's meetings
Available from 7:30am on school grounds
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Start your Rise then Shine adventure. Find a school near you!
Our Rise then Shine programmes are created at schools’ request and most – but not all – are open exclusively to pupils of the host school. In this way, they’re a little different from our holiday programmes, which are open to all children. To search for your school or find your closest open venue, simply click below.
What to expect: Creating the best start to the school day
Our Before School Programmes, starting at 7:30 AM on school grounds, offer families a hassle-free morning. Parents gain peace of mind, knowing their children are in a safe, nurturing environment with fully-qualified professionals. Children enjoy a fun, energising start, engaging with friends and setting a positive tone for the day ahead. They love
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Inclusive & inspirational
Children then dive into all sorts of inclusive and focused activities that are specially designed to promote fun, curiosity and mindfulness and set them up for a productive day at school. Our Adventure Programme sparks and fuels a wide range of interests in every child, encouraging them to explore the wonders of the world with hands-on STEM activities and celebrate happiness with wellbeing sessions and more.
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Fuelling bodies & minds
We provide breakfast for children in our Before School programmes. A healthy, nutritious breakfast boosts their energy and fuels their bodies and minds for the day ahead, with a range of toasts, spreads, cereals, fruit and fibre on offer every day.
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How to Register
Find out more about how to register your child at our Before & After School Programmes. Registration is easy and free.
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Did you know we also run Stay and Play After School Programmes?
The fun continues after school at our ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon programmes. Children can dive into more fun activities, building lasting friendships and creating memories beyond the classroom, all before heading home for quality family time.
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Affordable Childcare
We proudly support the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), providing all families with access to high-quality childcare at an affordable price in our Before School, After School, and Holiday Programmes. Each child will be entitled to receive a minimum of €2.14 per hour from September 2024 deducted from their childcare bill.
Sound good? Want to know more?
If you’d like to find out more about our before and after school care programs, our helpful FAQ section here answers some of the questions we're most often asked by parents. If you still can't find the answers you need, please contact our friendly Customer Service team!
The Adventure Programme will enhance the experience of attending Sherpa Kids! We have many more activities for children to choose how they spend their mornings and afternoons. These activities are backed by research into child development and based on children’s key development pillars, giving them the opportunity to learn essential life skills and create lifelong friendships beyond the classroom.
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Sherpa in Action!
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