Careers at Busy Kids

Welcome to Busy Kids

About Busy Kids

Busy Kids is owned and operated by Sonas Childcare Ltd. We employ over 110 professionals to help little ones through their first few years with our Level 9 and Level 8 Early Childhood Educators, Qualified Childcare Assistants and full-time Qualified Chefs. Over the past 15 years we have been caring for the children of Athlone, Lucan, Ballycummin and Ennis Road. In this time, we have created a unique environment where children can discover their talents, gain independence and develop socially and emotionally.

At Busy Kids we are guided by Aistear and Siolta curriculum framework. Aistear has four themes:

  • Well-being
  • Identity and Belonging
  • Communicating
  • Exploring & Thinking

A Career in Childcare

At Busy Kids Creches we offer an exciting range of careers opportunities for motivated childcare professionals at all levels, including managers, supervisors, Preschool Teachers, Chefs and Childcare Assistants including those who are newly-qualified. We believe that through a commitment to our role as carers and educators we make a positive difference to the lives of families, children, our community and each other.

Our Benefits

Busy Kids offers a range of benefits to recognise and reward the contribution of an employee for achieving excellent results and exemplifying our Sonas Values:

Career Progression

Employing a large workforce, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to develop your career and broaden your experience. Busy Kids have built and sustained its reputation for excellence which makes us an excellent employer of choice.

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Our Employee Assistance Programme provides impartial, confidential, and free support to our employees 365 days a year through a website, via live chat, 24/7 helpline or through an app.

Celebrate Milestones

We celebrate milestones and special events such as Long Service Awards and Social Events

Gift Vouchers

We provide gift vouchers to reward you for various milestones at Busy Kids including, long service recognition awards, the Busy Kids Value Award, and various other milestones throughout your career at Busy Kids.

Refer a Friend

If you know someone that lives the Busy Kids Values like you do, you can refer them to work here and receive a cash reward!

Training

Busy Kids prides itself on our commitment to ongoing training and development for all employees on a regular basis. We even fund up to 100% of the cost of certified training courses you want to do that are relevant to your role.

Careers at Busy Kids

Athlone

Lucan

Ballycummin

Ennis Road

Our Values

To be the provider of choice in early years Care and Education. To be a place to work where everyone can excel.

By working together, we provide the highest quality early years care and education where children are valued as active learners in all areas of holistic wellbeing.

Teamwork

We combine our unique strengths to achieve our core purpose.

Empathy

We aim to understand how others may be thinking or feeling.

Advocacy

We respect and promote the rights and welfare of those with whom we interact.

Warmth

We are welcoming, kind and homely in our work and interactions.

Empowerment

We support and encourage everyone to fulfil their potential.

Energy

We look for new and innovative ways to maximise the wellbeing of those in our care.

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