Our Team

Our talented and caring educators bring their own rich experience, professional expertise and inspiring dedication to our school. 

Each staff member is a ‘key worker’ for a small group of children and we care deeply about each of the children that we have the privilege of working with.

 All staff are fully qualified and Garda vetted.

Meet The Team

  • Mandy Corcoran

    Mandy Corcoran

    Owner/Manager

    Mandy Corcoran is the business owner and Manager of The Cottage Kids Playschool and works on a daily basis with the children. She is very passionate about play, movement/active learning in young children. Mandy has over 27 years experience, which is backed with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Care and Education.

  • Liz Keenan

    Liz Keenan

    Lead Educator

    Liz Keenan is the Lead Educator in The Cottage Kid’s Preschool. Liz joined our team 8 years ago having previously been a Special Needs Assistant working in the Primary school sector for 9 years. Liz has a BA in Early Years Care and is also Montessori trained.

  • Nicola Pepper

    Nicola Pepper

    Early Years Educator

    Nicola joined the team 8 years ago as an Early Year’s Educator with a FETAC Level 5 in Early Years having previously worked in full day care for 5 years.

  • Trisha Finnegan

    Trisha Finnegan

    AIM Support Educator

    Trish joined our team in February of 2023. She has QQI level 5 in Childcare. As an Aim Support Educator, Trish works with all children in our class.