Oonagh Buckley

Owner OB Childcare & Childminder

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

About

Passionate about supporting children’s development, I bring a strong foundation in psychology, special educational needs, and childcare to my newest venture — OB Childcare. With a Master’s degree in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology and over 10 years of hands-on experience working with children, I’ve combined academic insight with real-world expertise to create a nurturing, play-based environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. At OB Childcare, I focus on emotionally responsive care, inclusive practice, and age-appropriate learning tailored to each child’s unique personality and developmental stage. My goal is to provide high-quality, individualized care that helps children feel confident, curious, and connected. I’m committed to child-led learning, strong parent partnerships, and creating a home-from-home atmosphere where children are safe, supported, and celebrated.

Experience

  • Business Owner at OB Childcare
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    I provide nurturing, play-based childcare from my home, offering a safe, engaging environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. OB Childcare focuses on early learning, emotional development, and responsive care tailored to each child’s needs. I’m passionate about supporting young children through consistency, creativity, and connection—laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    May 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Play and Inclusion Worker at Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • SEN Educator Team Lead at Private Education
    Aug 2016 - Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 9 mos

    Work as a SEN Buddy for a teenage boy with ASD. The role involves supporting him with every aspect of his daily life (dressing, eating etc.), working in his school, College Park School, as his 1:1, coordinating his therapy schedule, bringing him to various therapies (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Floortime therapy, Physiotherapy, Music Therapy, Play Therapy) and after school clubs, setting his targets and putting whatever steps necessary in place to achieve these targets, communicating daily with his parents and creating constant communication between parents, school and external therapists to ensure he can reach his full potential.

  • Childcare Provider at Private
    Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Part time child care provider for various families in the London area