About Williamstown Community Childcare Centre CLG

WCCC is a charity limited by guarantee and was established in 2002 as a response to an identified need for affordable childcare in the area. A number of local people, community organisations and residents’ associations came together to work on addressing this need. Our focus is on the total development of the child in partnership with the family. We will select only highly qualified and motivated staff that will carry out a superior level of childcare.

In applying our ethos, parents can work or study confident in the knowledge that their children are safe and happy under the supervision of competent carers. To maintain our standards, we constantly search for new ways to further improve our service and give each child in our care strong foundations and happy memories.

Mission statement

To provide high quality childcare to families in Waterford City and its environs, that is respectful, convenient, culturally sensitive and which is delivered in a nurturing, fun and caring environment that is accessible to all children, but particularly children of families experiencing poverty and social exclusion.  We are fulfilling our mission by providing child-centered day care for children, support and encourage children’s learning and development and help them grow in a stimulating environment.

Vision

• We aim to make Williamstown Community Childcare Centre accessible to all members of the community, regardless of race, gender, family status, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief or membership of the Traveller community. At Williamstown Community Childcare Centre our ethos and practice values diversity and promotes equality.

• We further aim to deliver a high-quality care and play curriculum which addresses each child’s children’s well-being, identity and belonging, communication and exploring and thinking, with the principles of Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework

• We strive to ensure that the voice of the child is heard, respected, and contributes to our programme. We aim to cater for will ensure that the developmental, educational, emotional and social needs of each child are met daily. Williamstown Community Childcare Centre wishes to promote a positive atmosphere where children, staff and parents are treated with respect.

Values

• Engagement – We engage with the families in our service and the community. We are responsive and interested.

• Respect – We promote a culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.

• Communication – We are open and transparent in our communications with our stakeholders.

• Integrity – We do the right thing and are accountable for our finances to ensure sustainability for the future.

• Commitment to Excellence – We commit to achieving best practice and high standards in our governance, processes and procedures.

• Quality Employer – We strive to provide an excellent working environment for our employees.