/f/166376/2000x1533/61367b5591/picture5.png)
/f/166376/176x136/8bc2ccfb58/asset-170-3x.png)
We have an unwavering commitment to ensure every day is exceptional and our sole purpose is to support Ireland’s families. We strive to make a positive difference in each child’s life by shaping our programmes around a child-led approach. The impact our consistent programmes can have on children is more positive outcomes, promoting social and emotional competency through enrichment, play, nurture, and nutrition. Together, we will provide a service that reaches out and engages with your families and challenges your pupils to reach new heights.
Partner with Ireland's leading school age childcare provider
We help today’s children navigate their tomorrow through high-quality before, after school and holiday programmes!
/f/166376/5616x3744/670404805e/picture1.png)
/f/166376/146x85/61ecb94088/asset-169-3x.png)
A service as unique as your school
/f/166376/2000x1533/c6e38b9ed7/1-1.png)
What we do
We provide a comprehensive, tailored solution designed to cater to your school’s unique needs. Whether it’s starting the morning with activities in our Before School, After school or during school closures offering our Holiday Programmes, our purpose is clear: ensure that every day is exceptional for children, families and school communities, whether is offering flexibility, continuity, and affordability, or enabling parents to return to work or pursue education, we are dedicated to making a positive impact!
Our approach begins with attentive listening and understanding of the diverse needs of everyone involved. Leveraging our extensive array of inclusive physical, well-being, creative, and play-based activities, we develop programmes and services delivered in-school and/or within the local community by our expert teams. We take pride in our enduring school partnerships, working closely with educational institutions to keep children at the core of every decision we make.
/f/166376/1500x2000/88c405d484/1000004896.jpg)
What makes us different?
Our purpose is to create a lasting positive impact by supporting families’ flexibility and resilience, building stronger communities, and nurturing the next generation of confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. We do this by realising each child's potential through a holistic approach that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs, while creating opportunities for exploration, imagination, and decision-making in their world. We’re committed to delivering the value of play through inclusive physical, wellbeing, creative, and play-based programmes, expertly designed for children and delivered by our dedicated teams. The result: children are provided with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop skills they will need to navigate a world yet to be imagined.
/f/166376/2048x1366/530de8da0f/245589511_1590585741277905_5177848172482894063_n.jpg)
How do Sherpa partnerships work?
We offer a one-stop, round-the-clock solution that’s completely bespoke to your school. Whether we’re delivering activities before, during or after school or in the school holidays, we’re committed to making every day exceptional for children, families and school communities.
The first step is to listen and understand everyone’s needs. Drawing on our wide range of inclusive physical, wellbeing, creative and play-based activities, we’re then able to develop programmes and services that support everyone and that are delivered in-school and/or in the local community by our expert teams. We’re proud of our many long-standing school partnerships, and of the way we work closely with schools to keep children at the heart of every decision we make.
/f/166376/5500x3667/018685063b/smiley-group-2.jpg)
Why partner with us?
We bring together the best of both worlds. Each school benefits from a bespoke, personalised service that integrates its ideas and meets the specific needs of its families and community – but that service is brought to life by harnessing Sherpa’s nationwide reach, reputation, resources and support structure. It guarantees the highest quality programmes, professionals and educational frameworks, all delivered with a local touch.
Our impact
Every day we help today's children navigate their tomorrow.
Venues
Children welcomed each day
Welcoming activity experts
Hours of fun delivered each day
What can Sherpa Kids do for you?
We offer a wide range of services to meet your school's specific needs, and we pride ourselves on being a non-stop solution that children, parents, and partners love. Our expert partnership team will work with you to develop a safe and supportive learning environment that's fun and engaging for children.
- Find out more
Rise then Shine Before School Programmes
Our morning 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!
- Find out more
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. We also offer bespoke extracurricular clubs with specialised services including football, multi-sports, dance and more.
- Find out more
School Holiday Programmes
We understand the challenge that school holidays can present for working families, and to support them, we offer extended holiday programmes at as many schools as possible. Running every school holiday at over 35 schools across Ireland, our programmes are designed to help children learn new skills and make new friends. With themed weeks and a wide range of fun and exciting activities, our jam-packed schedules ensure children have a blast and make the most of their time in our holiday programmes.
/f/166376/5184x3456/d0b615683b/term-time-club-child-eating-breakfast-toast.JPG)
/f/166376/5616x3744/f49486f9c4/happy-kids.png)
/f/166376/6000x4000/7788d2612d/group-shot-6-jag-573.jpg)
/f/166376/1500x2000/4111b7b74e/programme-assistant-brain-boosters1.jpg)
Partner With Us
Working with Sherpa Kids comes with a range of benefits for everyone! When you become a Sherpa Kids partner, you benefit from our extended network of services highlighted above, which provides the highest-quality programmes for children while giving the best possible support to families and school communities.
Here’s what our partners say
Hear from our partners about the benefits of working with Sherpa Kids.
Any questions?
Got a question? We’ve put together some of our most frequently asked questions and answered them right here for your convenience. If you can't find exactly what you’re looking for, our ‘contact us’ page will connect you with our team, where someone will be happy to help.
Yes, all School Age Childcare services are required to register with Tusla as they are our regulator and inspector. We also inspect our own services at least once a year to make sure that our own stringent standards are being adhered to.