Join the Sherpa Kids Family

Ireland's leading school-age childcare provider delivering enriching before, after-school and holiday programmes. We are passionate about supporting Ireland's families and making a difference by helping today's children navigate their tomorrow. Join the Sherpa Kids family today!

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Ireland's leading school age childcare provider!

When partnering with Sherpa Kids, you can be confident that children are in safe hands. Our best-in-class services encompass everything from exciting before- and after-school programmes to unique school holiday programmes. Developed with a focus on realising each child’s potential through a holistic approach that combines their physical, emotional, and social needs, our programmes create opportunities for exploration, imagination, and decision-making. Our unique offerings provide the best possible support to families, schools, and children.

Partner with us and benefit from...

Market-leading expertise

Tusla-registered, with over 10 years of sector experience, Sherpa Kids enjoys extremely high levels of trust among schools, families, and communities – and extremely high levels of enjoyment among children! We invest in sector leading training to provide your school community with consistent best in class services.

Ultimate flexibility

We know each of our partners is unique, so we develop bespoke packages tailored to your needs and those of your children. Whether you’re looking for after-school support, action-packed activities for your school community during the holidays, or our comprehensive services to keep children engaged all day long, Sherpa Kids will work with you to build a package as unique as your school!

Zero hassle

Delegate the day-to-day running of clubs to one single provider. We deliver all the services you need, in and out of school hours, bringing our own resources, managing all bookings and ensuring a smooth transition for you and your families.

New revenues

Our revenue-share programmes and rental agreements are designed to secure additional revenue for partner schools. During the consultation phase, we work together to establish the best approach that works for you. Sherpa Kids programmes not only benefit the families and children in your care but also provide a valuable boost to your school’s revenue streams.

Our families love...

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    Our healthy, fresh, nutritious snacks that cater for individual needs and keep children fuelled.

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    Kids choose how to spend their mornings and afternoons with our market leading Adventure Programme

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    Our school holiday programmes offer unique seasonal themes and a dynamic mix of outdoor adventures, creative workshops, cooking classes, and interactive learning sessions, ensuring every day is engaging and different.

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    Our bookings flexible options for families during term-time and school holidays. Whether they need permanent bookings, part-time or full-time sessions, parents can easily choose the childcare hours that best support their needs.

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    Our highly qualified and caring teams delivering Tusla registered services in safe, nurturing environments.

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    Our experienced customer support team provides personalized assistance with National Childcare Scheme (NCS) applications, guiding you every step of the way.

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    We're proud to welcome Tusla or third party sponsored referrals ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience best in class before, after school and holiday programmes.

Your journey with us

From your initial consultation through to launching your first club, we’re here to make the whole experience easy and hassle-free, with specialist teams on-hand to answer your questions and provide support throughout.

  • Schedule a meeting with our school partnership team for your free consultation.

  • Choose the type of services you need, whether it's before and after school programmes and/or holiday programmes.

  • We'll assist in engaging your local community through surveys, sharing BOM documents, and generating excitement.

  • A site visit will be scheduled and you’ll meet the Head Office team and agreed a commencement date.

  • We’ll get everything sorted for pre-opening, from recruitment, marketing materials, operational support and more.

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Connect with us today

Get in touch today by filling out the form below. Our friendly partnership team will reach out to you about joining Sherpa Kids.

Here's what our partners say...

Delighted with the way the year has gone and with the professionalism shown by all SherpaKids staff at all times. Liberty is very easy to deal with and is on the ball with all communication with myself whenever there is any issue that needs addressing.

Colm Gallagher

Principal

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