Whitebox has assembled a strategic portfolio of seven shovel-ready crèche development sites located within high-growth residential areas across Ireland. These sites are positioned within established and emerging communities where a clear and demonstrable demand for childcare provision has been identified.

The current portfolio includes sites at:

• Mountmellick, Co. Laois
• Michael Street, Waterford
• Clonconnane, Limerick
• Tyone Road, Nenagh
• Abbeygate, Ferrybank
• Kilbarry (Summerfields), Waterford
• Towlerton, Limerick
  

Each site is integrated within or adjacent to significant residential developments, ensuring a strong and sustainable catchment of young families and long-term operational viability.

The crèche sites are designed to accommodate capacity in excess of 100 childcare places, with layouts based on efficient, practical design principles. The buildings are configured to be cost-effective to deliver and economical to operate, reflecting a clear understanding of the operational challenges within the childcare sector.

From a delivery perspective, the portfolio offers:

• Shovel-ready status, enabling immediate progression to construction
• Cost-efficient build solutions, supported by a range of potential funding structures
• Timely delivery programmes, aligned with surrounding residential occupation
• Strong accessibility, with links to local services, amenities, and transport infrastructure
• Alignment with planning policy, ensuring appropriate land use within established and planned communities