Early learning care service set to open on Cork's northside

A new early learning and school age care service is set to open in Cork.

Respond, one of Ireland’s leading providers of social and cost rental homes and community services, is preparing to open the Millpark early years service, located on Redforge Road in Blackpool.

It will provide 22 part-time pre-school places for children aged 2 years and 8 months to 6 years.

Lisa O’Rourke, Respond’s national early years manager, said: “At Respond, we believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing space where they can grow and thrive.

“Our new Millpark service is designed to meet the needs of local families and give a sense of belonging and connection to their community.

“With this addition, Respond now operates 17 early learning and school age care services nationwide, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting the children and families across Ireland.”

The Millpark early years service, located in Respond’s Millpark development, will be open to all families living in the area and the wider community.

The facility, which is Tusla-approved, has been purpose-built to offer a warm, inviting, and stimulating environment.

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Designed with children’s development in mind, it includes a secure outdoor area to ensure a balance of indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

Respond is also currently recruiting staff for its Cork-based early years services, including Millpark.

Positions available include part-time roles for a deputy manager and early years practitioner at Millpark, as well as full-time early years practitioner roles in Respond’s Mallow and Carraig Liath services.

Respond is a construction-led Approved Housing Body and service provider. 18,935 tenants live in 8,611 properties across the 26 counties that Respond either own or manage.

Respond also provide a range of services for families and individuals within communities, including emergency accommodation with 24/7 support for families who are homeless in six family homeless services, three day care services for older people, 15 early childhood care and education, family support and refugee resettlement services.

For further information about Millpark Early Years Service, contact Leanne Leahy at RespondEYSMillpark@respond.ie or call 087 221 9771.