" It is very difficult to find someone whom you can trust to care for and love your children while you cannot be with them.  Gema and the team in Smarties Academy have been caring for both of our treasured boys for a number of years now, and we could not be happier with the care that they give.  They treat the children with love and respect, and like to challenge them to reach their full potential while recognising that each child is an individual. We are proud to say that our boys are under their care, and are honoured to have the girls on the team as our personal friends.  Our children go to creche every day happy and excited, and come home to us full of exciting news about their day. We strongly recommend Smarties Academy to anyone looking for a safe and loving home-from-home for their children".

 

Sonia and Fardod O'Kelly, Ballinteer

 

"We have been so happy with the way our children (and ourselves!) are treated as part of a big family. They love going in everyday and we can discuss all areas of their development and progress".

 

Jane and Richard McRae, Churchtown

 

"Our daughter, Becky, jumps out of bed each morning she is going to Smarties Academy!! She is normally quite shy but runs into Gema each morning and is full of chat about the fun activities she has done each day when she gets home. She even cried the other day because she wasn't going to Smarties. We are delighted we decided to send Becky to Smarties Academy".

 

Amy and Ado Missen, Dundrum

 

''In the past two years we had the opportunity to meet in our life this two wonderful girls, Gema and Lysa.
Very hard workers but the most important thing is that they take a VERY GOOD CARE of all the kids and everybody loves them.
During this time we never have any issue and we were always able to talk about everything without any problem. We trust them a lot and we respect each other.
We highly reccomendaded Smarties Academy to all the parents.''

 

Francesca and Visal Appadoo, Dundrum

 

"Gema and Lysa have cared for both my children aged 4 and 2 for the last couple of years and they have a natural way with children earning their trust and respect while providing a very nurturing and warm environment. Gema and Lysa both have a great sense of creativity making learning fun and enjoyable  while at the same time helping develop their sense independence. Their enthusiasm for caring and teaching children is palpable and my children love them both which is very important to me."

 

Katie and John O'Neill, Ballinteer.

 

"Gema, Lysa, Anais & Catherine have looked after our son for many years. Their professionalism, warmth, creativity and commitment leave us without any hesitation in recommending them and Smarties Academy".

 

Louisa and Conor Hanover, Ballinteer.

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