from Katy M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Rascals on Lisburn road is fantastic. Have loved having my daughter there and she is coming along so well. The staff are wonderful and have so much patience with the kids. The facilities are great for learning and development and they have lots of fun.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for the lovely review, I will ensure that this is passed on to the staff team.
from C M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My children are so happy going in to Rascals and they have great fun the days they attend. The staff are so caring and attentive and I never have to worry about them when I am at work. They get fresh air every day and nutritious meals. I would highly recommend Rascals.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralWe are so glad that your children have such fun while they ae with us! Thank you for your lovely review.
from Aoife P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The team in Rascals are absolutely fantastic. Our Son started at 9months and he loves it - he gets excited as soon as we walk up to the doors and is always full of smiles for the staff. The staff clearly care a lot about the children. They do a huge variety of activities and this has definitely contributed
to his development.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such a lovely review, I will ensure that it is passed onto the team!
from S G (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I could not be happier with this nursery. My little girl has been attending for nearly a year and loves it so much. The staff are all so great with the children and the environment feels so personal and homely for them. The food is fantastic and the regular updates are incredible from the team to me
via the app. Would recommend to anyone!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such an amazing review which I will pass on to all the team and we hope that you continue to enjoy the rest of your journey with us!
from S O (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Couldn't speak highly enough of the staff and set up in Rascals. Seeing how much our daughter loved going in to see all her friends and the staff always put our mind at ease. They always have brilliant activities and she has really thrived in this environment
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such a positive review. We have all really enjoyed the time that you spent with us and wish you every success on your new adventures!
from Lina N (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son attended Rascals for only 6 weeks in July and August 2025, and he was not familiar with English. Despite this short time and all the new adjustments, my son absolutely loved it! He was so well taken care of and loved his school and his new teachers. We received wonderful updates every day and
could follow everything that was happening. What I really appreciated were all the fun activities, the positive energy of the staff, and the cosy environment. We were truly happy there and already miss Rascals now that we have moved to another place. I highly recommend this nursery school to anyone who has the opportunity to attend! The flexibility and opening hours are excellent, but above all, the knowledge and attitude of the staff are hard to find anywhere else!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you so much for this amazing review. We really enjoyed the short time that we all had getting to know your family and we wish you all the best for the future!
from Kaylie H (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son went to Rascals for a year and loved every minute of it. We only heard amazing story's from him when he would come home ant the end of the day. All the staff took such good care of him and kept us informed with anything that was needed. We have nothing but positive things to say about this nursery
and will definitely send our next child here.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralIt was a pleasure to look after your little one at Rascals! Thank you for your review I will pass it onto the team.
from Richie F (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our son started in Rascals as a baby and left the preschool room just before he started P1. He was so well looked after during his time there, the staff helped him grow and develop at every stage with patience and kindness. They knew him inside out and he was so happy to go every day. The activities
set out for the children every day were well thought out and so much fun! The manager was so helpful with anything we needed to ask. The nursery is very clean and excellently run. The food offered is varied and healthy while being appealing to the children. Would recommend this nursery to any parent!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you very much for this lovely review, it was a pleasure to look after your little one and watch him develop and grow in his time at Rascals. We wish him all the best in his new adventure in P1!
from Abby B (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Rascals Balmoral for three years, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Over that time, we watched him grow from a shy little boy into a confident and outgoing child. He learned so much during his time there, and it's clear that the environment at Rascals played a big part
in that development.
The manager and her team are absolutely amazing - our son loved every one of them. He had the same wonderful staff throughout his 3 years, which gave him a real sense of stability and comfort. We were also really impressed with the meals provided. The food was always healthy and balanced, and our son happily ate every bite!
Communication was excellent, and the staff were always approachable and ready to help. We especially enjoyed checking the updates and photos on the app - it was such a nice way to stay connected to his day.
We're so grateful to Rascals Balmoral for helping shape our little boy into the amazing person he is today. Thank you to everyone at Rascals!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such an amazing review for our team. It was an absolute pleasure knowing you all and we wish you good luck on your new journey!
from E C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been with rascals from October 2024 & she loves it, she runs in every morning. The staff are amazing with the children & you get lots of updates during the day to see what they are doing. It has helped her hit milestones we were worrying about, her speech has came on amazing since
from Aoife M (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We send our two children to Rascals. Having never been to daycare before we were apprehensive but they have both settled in so well. The facilities are lovely and staff always friendly. Staff make lovely developmental observations on the children which are recorded on the app. I have noticed my little
boys confidence soar since he's started attending.
My little girl has an allergy and I have found the care and communication around this excellent. Recently they both came home with an Easter treat. An allergy friendly option was sent home with my little girl, which meant a lot to us, they are really inclusive.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such a positive review which really does mean a lot to staff. We do strive to include all of the children as much as possible on special occasions and I hope that they enjoyed them!
from Marianna M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My twins went to rascals starting before they were one. The building and facilities are very impressive; lots of space for little ones, a variety of nice toys and activities and wonderful outdoor space. The daycare was always clean and there was a chef who made their meals. I'm very satisfied with the
care they received. There wasn't the constant turnaround of staff that there appears to be in some day cares and there was a high level of organization I felt informed and also listened to for example, if there was a change in routine I needed staff to implement. After a natural settling in period, the twins ran in and never looked back for me (even though they attended part time). They were happy to be there. Whilst it's pricey, I have no hesitation recommending Rascals.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such a lovely review, it was a pleasure to look after the twins. I wish you all the very best for the future.
from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I had my older son in Rascals, and now the baby is attending it too. Great staff, clean rooms, the baby settled in really quickly. Enjoys staying there and is happy whenever I drop him off. The staff is very kind and responsive to any enquiry. Thank you to the whole team in Rascals!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you so much for such a positive review.
from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My Son has attended Rascals for past 2 years, I have nothing but praise for all the staff.
The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and professional, always going above and beyond to ensure my son feels comfortable, safe, and loved. The nurturing environment they've created has truly helped him
grow and thrive in ways I couldn't have imagined.
The activities and learning opportunities they provide are both fun and educational, allowing my son to explore and develop. It's clear that the team is dedicated to fostering each child's individual growth, and my son has made incredible progress since joining.
I'm so grateful for the peace of mind knowing my son is in such capable hands. He absolutely loves going to nursery (his work) every day, and it's wonderful to see how happy and confident he is as a result of the care he receives.
From a communication point, all queries are always dealt with straight away, and the app is updated regularly.
Keep up the great work!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such a lovely review which I will ensure is passed on to the team, we have had a fantastic journey with you all in the past 2 years!
from V H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son joined Rascals at 10 months old and has enjoyed every minute of being there. The whole team have been thoroughly fantastic from the start and it was only a matter of time before everyone knew his name.
I would credit Rascals with helping my child become so well-adapted, social, polite and curious.
Staff
at Rascals show genuine care for the children and this is apparent every single day.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such an amazing review. This is a great way to ensure our staff are aware of the great job that they do!
from Elaine B (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Rascals from the age of 7 months to just after her fourth Birthday. She loved every minute of it and still talks about how she misses the staff and friends that she made!
It was amazing to see how her development came on so quickly after starting at Rascals. Another bonus was
the quality of food provided by their own in-house chef - everything was made from scratch. My son now attends and has settled in very well. I'm sure he will enjoy it as much as his sister!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you so much for this amazing review and we hope that your son has the same positive experience with us as his sister.
from Nicoleta S (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started in Rascals at 6 months and stayed with Rascals until the age of 3. We had a fabulous experience not only in terms of the care that was given to our daughter but also because the nursery is very well organized and communication is always great!
The opening times are very convenient
(07.30-6 pm) and food is made on-site, which was also an added bonus for us!
Thank you everyone in Rascals!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for this amazing review! Our staff team strives to ensure the best possible care at all times! We wish you all the best for the future!
from S M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Rascals from 7 months until she turned 3 and she has loved every second all the staff are so caring and we're a big part of her life for so long. They have the best team of ladies and they all work to the highest standards. The building is so homely and inviting and they really
make all the children feel like it's a second home couldn't recommend anywhere else.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you so much for such a positive review which I will pass on to the team.
from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My little girl attended Rascals from August 24 to January 25. During her time there, we have only had a positive experience. Right from the start during our viewing, the staff were fantastic with us as first-time parents, giving us all the information we didn't know we needed and supporting us in making
a decision. After meeting the team and seeing the facilities, it was a no-brainer that our choice was Rascals. I couldn't recommend the amazing team enough. During every drop off I felt at ease and confident leaving my daughter for the day, knowing she will be completely taken care of while I work. We are sorry to leave but would recommend Rascals Balmoral (Upper Lisburn Road) to anyone!
A massive massive thank you to all the staff that looked after my daughter.
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you so much for the review it really does mean a lot to the team. We wish you all the very best for the future!
from Ciara S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our first son joined Rascals Day Care at the start of 2022. It was at the tail end of Covid and there was still a lot of government legislation and restrictions in place making this milestone of starting a nursery even more difficult and daunting but from the very first email, the team at Rascal have
shown why they are rated 10/10. From the baby room right up to preschool the staff were incredible and really went above and beyond with making every day engaging, fun and safe. They were always so accommodating when it came to us adding an extra day when an emergency popped up etc. We now have another son at nursery stage and the experience has been just as positive with him. Highly recommend 10/10!
Reply from Carolyn Heading, Manager at Rascals Day Nursery - BalmoralThank you for such a positive review, this means a lot to our staff team!
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