Children’s Language Development Preschool

Children’s Language Development Preschool

Nurturing Communication from Ages 2 to 6

At Children’s Language Development Preschool (CLDP) in Garraí Glas, Athenry, we specialise in early intervention for children presenting with communication delays or disorders.

We are an open-access service, meaning you do not need a referral for your child to attend.

Our Services

school to home services

School-to-Home Services

We bridge the gap between our classrooms and your living room, providing you with practical tools and strategies to support language growth at home.

Supportive steps

Supportive Steps by CLDP

We work alongside families and external professionals to ensure your child experiences a seamless, cohesive web of support.

individual assessment

Individual Assessment & Targeted Therapy

We tailor our approach to your child’s unique strengths and needs, creating clear milestones to build their confidence and communication skills.

Our Daily Programs (5 Days a Week)

Department of Education Funded Sessions

Two of our daily sessions are dedicated to children with an Autism diagnosis. Funded under the Home Tuition Scheme, these intensive sessions run for 4 hours per day.

Speech & Language Preschool Sessions

We also offer two 3-hour preschool sessions daily (morning and afternoon) for children presenting with communication difficulties.

Nurturing Communication from Ages 2 to 6

At Children’s Language Development Preschool (CLDP) in Garraí Glas, Athenry, we specialise in early intervention for children presenting with communication delays or disorders.

We are an open-access service, meaning you do not need a referral for your child to attend.

Our Services

school to home services

School-to-Home Services

We bridge the gap between our classrooms and your living room, providing you with practical tools and strategies to support language growth at home.

Supportive steps

Supportive Steps by CLDP

We work alongside families and external professionals to ensure your child experiences a seamless, cohesive web of support.

individual assessment

Individual Assessment & Targeted Therapy

We tailor our approach to your child’s unique strengths and needs, creating clear milestones to build their confidence and communication skills.

Our Daily Programs (5 Days a Week)

Department of Education Funded Sessions

Two of our daily sessions are dedicated to children with an Autism diagnosis. Funded under the Home Tuition Scheme, these intensive sessions run for 4 hours per day.

Speech & Language Preschool Sessions

We also offer two 3-hour preschool sessions daily (morning and afternoon) for children presenting with communication difficulties.

The children attending CLDP are supported by our Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

Michelle Kinsella
B.SC. in Occupational Therapy
Coru Registered

Evelyn Burke
B.Sc. (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

Laura Kelly
B.SC. in Applied Behaviour Analysis
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Adapted Environment

Our preschool space is specifically structured and sensory-friendly, ensuring a safe, predictable, and engaging space for your child to thrive.

Our Philosophy

We strive to maximise children’s communication and learning to ensure that each child has an effective way of communicating in their lives.

Support of parents and families is of utmost importance to the fundamental structure of the school. We provide ongoing parent training to ensure continuity across learning environments.

We operate with an open door policy and value our link with the HSE and other professionals in the areas of Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Behaviour.

What the parents say

"We have no doubt in our minds that CLDP gave our son the best possible chance to maximise his development potential during his 2.5 years spent with Joan and her incredible team in CLDP. Our son is now a completely different child to the little boy who was non-verbal & own agenda the day he first set foot in CLDP"

"We would like to thank the staff and therapists at CLDP for helping our daughter Alana with her communication and social skills.
Alana has attended CLDP for 2 years now and has improved immensely. Her speech, comprehension, behaviour and social skills are much improved. 2 years ago Alana only had a few words, screamed a lot and had no comprehension what so ever. We feel incredibility fortunate to have found such a wonderful preschool."

"The relief to hand your child over to people you can really trust is such an ease. Sophie now has little sentences, better eye contact and much better comprehension ,all this, in the space of 5 months. I have no doubt in my mind that it is down to the CLDP.
If you suspect any communication delay please do not hesitate your child’s time is precious act fast, I could not recommend a better school."

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Frequently asked questions

A number of parents whose children are attending the CLDP would be delighted to talk to you about their experience of the CLDP and the effect it has had on their child’s language development. A telephone conversation or face to face chat can be arranged for you to talk to one of these parents. Please contact us on 091 877875 to organise.