My name is Tracy Keohane and I am the service Manager of Little VIP’s Early Years’ Service. I opened Little VIP’s in 2005 and have almost 20 years’ experience working as a practitioner in the childcare sector. I am a knowledgeable and enthusiastic practitioner with lots of rich, hands-on experience of working with children. I am proud to provide a high-quality child centred service with a firm commitment to the promotion of child wellbeing, development and learning through the implementation of the Aistear and Síolta quality frameworks. The children’s interests guide how our emergent curriculum is delivered to create a meaningful learning experience.

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from London Metropolitan University. I have completed a full award QQI 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education and a full award QQI 6 in Supervision in Childcare. I have completed Paediatric first aid training and engaged in ongoing continuous professional development including the Aistear CPD pilot programme with Mayo County Childcare.

I am dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and helping them to reach their full potential. This is achieved through the creation and implementation of rich and meaningful learning activities and high quality play opportunities which are maximised through having a dedicated and highly educated team of practitioners.