Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten

12-14 Dundela Avenue, Belfast BT4 3BQ
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At Childsplay Day Nursery & Kindergarten, every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and develop the fundamental skills for a lifelong/interest in learning within a secure and caring environment.

The nursery has a dedicated staff team who are committed to ensuring your child thrives towards their full potential within an environment where empathy and challenge are paramount, ensuring strong foundations for life.

They recognise the trust you place in the team daily and together with families, memories are made which are cherished for life.

Childsplay is monitored and inspected by the Belfast Trust.

The nursery's aim is to serve as an extension of home, extending the known and introducing new experiences so that home and nursery complement each other enable the best outcomes for the children.                                                        

By taking a hand, they open a mind and touch a heart...
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Childsplay Northern Ireland Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Heather Hewitt (Registered Person)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
    REVIEWED ANNUALLY

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Statutory Holidays

Parking

  • Parking available on site

Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten Reviews (63)

9.9

Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten has 63 reviews.

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Review from William D (Foster Parent of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Childsplay for around 3 years now. It is very easy to see why they have such high staff retention. A consistent face for children each day has really supported development and created a fantastic enjoyable environment.
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Review from Ciara M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care. The girls are so friendly and really seem to care for the children. Communication good.
Very flexible for the extra full days needed during holiday time.
My child is always well fed. Do excellent crafts and love the monthly newsletter with activities.
Also great they do pick up from
pre school.
Very impressed and pleased my child goes here.
No issues or concerns.
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Review from Siobhan P (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so lucky to have found Childsplay.


From the very start, the staff have been wonderful. When our children were finding it hard to settle in, they were so kind, patient and reassuring - both with our kids and with us as parents.


It's clear that the team really care about the children. The staff

are approachable, kind, and create a warm environment where the children feel comfortable and happy.


My kids enjoy the activities and it's lovely to see how much they're learning and developing through them. We also really appreciate the daily handovers - they're thoughtful and give a genuine sense of how the day has gone.


Childsplay's flexibility and understanding of family life really make them stand out as an exceptional daycare setting.


We're very happy here and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other families.

Reply from Heather Hewitt, Manager/Registered Person at Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten
Thank you so very much for your kind words. It's lovely to hear ! We appreciate it.
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Review from Anne M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our eldest son, now eight, to Child's Play during COVID when our previous childcare closed. He settled in so well that even after it reopened, we decided to keep him at Child's Play, where he was happy, well cared for, and surrounded by friends. He still attends twice a week after school in
P5 and continues to enjoy his time there.
Our younger son, now three, has also been at Child's Play since he was five months old and absolutely loves it. He's come on leaps and bounds-he adores the crafts and activities, and he's thriving socially. He's currently in pre-preschool and we're hoping he'll attend nursery school at Child's Play next year.
The staff go above and beyond. They're attentive, caring, and always communicate clearly, from minor bumps to big achievements. The food is great, the activities aengaging, and practicalities like parking are easy.
Both of our children are very happy there, and so are we. The Christmas event is always a highlight!
Reply from Heather Hewitt, Manager/Registered Person at Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your kinds words
And for taking the time to leave a review for us
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Review from Andrew M (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We first discovered Childsplay Day Nursery in 2020, following the COVID pandemic, when they were able to take my son who was 1 and a half at the time. We simply couldn't have had a better experience, the staff are like a 2nd family. This is why we decided to enrol our infant daughter in 2024 and she
is really benefiting from the care and attention that the staff afford her. There has never been a moment when she has been upset at leaving a parent in the morning. Excellent caring, interested staff, in an intimate small group environment. Highly recommend!
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Review from Karen M (Foster Parent of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has a severe learning disability. The team at Child's play have gone above and beyond to include her and accommodate all the extra care she needs and deserves.
There is a genuine sense of kindness and care shown towards her which is greatly appreciated. They are also helpful in accommodating
a change of day if it is needed.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Childsplay Day Nursery enough. I have two children in their care and the staff are absolutely fantastic with them. My son has multiple allergies and the staff are so diligent about my son's safety. One member of staff in particular has taken the time to understand his allergies
and make sure every meal is safe for him. The staff provide activities that are engaging and fun for both children, with plenty of outside time. We couldn't be happier with Childsplay, they treat our children as if they were their own.
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Review from Andreea H (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing the perfect nursery for my children was such a stressful time, so glad I went with my gut feeling! Childsplay Day Nursery is the perfect place for my 2 and 5 year old boys! It's so good to have that peace of mind when I'm at work knowing that my kids are in good hands! My wee one never had
any experience with anyone beside me before and I was impressed how fast he adapted and how happy he is to go to Childsplay every morning. Both the staff and the management are amazing, always doing their best for both kids and parents and you can truly see they care!
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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The management and staff at Childsplay Day Nursery could not do more to help us and our child day to day. Dealing with them all is easy and items are dealt with. The place is run in a reassuringly straight-forward way. No gimmics of fancy distractions.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care our son has received at Childsplay Day Nursery. They have a family business feel, with low staff turnaround it seems to me. I'm happy my son knows all the various staff, so it's a familiar home from home, I like to think. I'm happy with the activities he does and it seems
his day is nicely structured with lots of outdoor time.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't fault the nursery at all. Extremely supportive of both my SEN children and can't do enough for us. My children have thrived in ways I could have hoped for. Staff offer a homely environment filled with genuine interest care and nurture for each child.
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Review from Deborah O (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in Childsplay always go above and beyond for everyone. Both of my children love/loved going. Everyone is so welcoming and they always put the children first! The care and attention they provide to each child is the best I have seen.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most caring, considerate and nurturing environment for our child. The support with medical issues/concerns was supported, understood and respected. My son adores his time here and his development is evident. The relationships we have all built really give me confidence in the care he gets daily.
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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Childsplay for a number of years. The staff are kind, caring and enthusiastic. The management are accessible, professional and always go the extra mile. My child is happy, content and outside at every available opportunity. I couldn't recommend more highly.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery. Flexible childcare with excellent communication to parents from staff and management and competitively priced. Staff show care and kindness towards the children and a genuine interest in their wellbeing and happiness. Complex dietary needs are catered for without a fuss. The staff
went as far as to surprise our youngest with a birthday cake; it's like being looked after by family.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall Childsplay has exceeded my expectations. Having been in a previous daycare, I was apprehensive to move and was only doing so for the kindergarten offering. I did not need to worry. The daycare is fantastic. The amount of activities they do with the children is amazing and a lot more than our
old setting. The food they provide is excellent and my child never comes home hungry. The staff are friendly and accommodating, ensuring that my child is eating, something which I appreciate as she can be fussy at times. The only reason I marked lower for value for money is because I believe our government should be helping daycare and parents both. It is not a reflection of Childsplay as they are the same as the other daycares in the area.
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Review from Ursula M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay is an excellent nursery that has a feeling of leaving your children with a family member.


The atmosphere is always cheerful, friendly, extremely caring and enthusiastic.


The staff take care of my daughter like she was their own family. My son went for 10 years and they welcome him with

such love and care every time they see him.


Childsplay always provide homemade food for lunch and have a seasonal programme that is fun and educational.

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Review from Catherine R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the minute my little boy set foot in the nursery, he has come on leaps and bounds. I could not speak highly enough of the staff who have created such a lovely bond with him. He smiles with open arms when I drop him off and is fully content by the time I pick him up. I feel at such ease leaving
him to go to work and, as much as I miss him during the day, I am so much happier knowing he's in a safe and caring environment where he's thriving.
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Review from Angela M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Childsplay Day Nursery for more than 4 years the staff here and management are excellent and very friendly and welcoming people, thank you Childsplay! The Daycare is exceptional, spotlessly clean and well-managed. My son is very happy here each week. The meal plan is a great
variety. All the different activities and outdoor play is my son's favourite too at Childsplay N.I.
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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My son has attended this day nursery for almost two years after having a bad experience with a different nursery. I have nothing but positive feelings towards Childsplay Day Nursery and my son has great relationships with the staff. The owner is wonderful and is always quick to answer
any emails or questions and also checks up on my son when he's missed a day due to sickness. As both my partner and I work long hours, we know our son is safe and always collected promptly from primary school on the days he goes to the nursery. Definitely makes life a lot easier and hassle-free when you have a daycare you can trust.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.906)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10 for Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.906 for Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (184 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.906
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten accepts?

Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten Open?

Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten have capacity for?

Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten to the centre of Belfast?

2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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