Welcome!

Early Intervention Starts Here

The Lighthouse Centre is an Early Intervention Specialized Preschool located at Unit 3 Link Road Business Park, Ballincollig, Cork. We provide individualized education for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from the age of 3 - 5 years.

Our Ethos

We endeavour to build a partner style relationship with all parents as we recognise the importance of a solid home- school relationship to ease the transition for your child. Therefore, we provide frequent parent training to build and maintain this important link while keeping parents up to date about their child’s development and school life.

We're proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children. By following our mission, vision and values, we create a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning environment for all children.

We provide our students with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interests in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning.

Our Mission Statement

Respect & Nurture

At The Lighthouse Centre, we aim to provide an individualized education tailored to suit each child’s needs in an environment that is caring, supportive and joyful, improving the lives of children and young adults with Autism and the lives of their families.

From language and literacy development to social skills and creative expression, the children at The Lighthouse Centre are constantly being exposed to new activities and environments in which to thrive. We build on the strengths and interests of each child to help build a solid foundation where they can develop their futures.

We aim for all children to become confident and involved learners, who grow and develop in their own time. We provide flexible, open-ended play based experiences, which foster a sense of belonging. Our Centre allows children to make choices, decision and have an impact on their world, in a safe and secure active learning environments.

The pupil’s welfare and positive experience in the school environment to be crucial to his/her development.