Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten

12-14 Dundela Avenue, Belfast BT4 3BQ
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9.9 63 Reviews
  • Childsplay Day Nursery and Kindergarten, Belfast
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)

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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 J M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Childsplay Day Nursery & DENI Nursery School Unit since she was 11 months old. We both have had a very positive experience. The staff are excellent and always helpful and attentive.
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Review from Ursula M (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay is a lovely family nursery with healthy homemade food. They always have an educational and fun activities programme that my two children love, which compliments their school education and suits their ages.
The staff are an extended family who treat the children like their own and nothing
is too much trouble for them or the managers, who are very approachable.
They have a fantastic Christmas event that is a lovely lead into Christmas that we, as a family, love going to and the staff work so hard to make the brilliant evening it is.
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Review from Sara K (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely delighted with Childsplay. My son goes to their nursery unit and also attends wrap around care. The staff are very friendly, they are attentive to my son's issues and try various methods to address these. They inform me regularly of his progress and at times areas that need extra attention
to achieve my son's goals for his age.
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Review from Petra D (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and professional staff. Excellent menu. Highly recommend.
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Review from Karen A (Foster Parent of Child) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the service provided and staff very caring. My child enjoys attending the day centre and has made lots of friends. Management and staff very helpful.
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Review from Virginia M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really like it, I feel the staff really know my kid and I trust them. My child goes in happily and enjoys it.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter looks so happy and is having the best time of her life. We regularly hear about stories at nursery and she is always singing nursery rhymes, My daughter loves the teachers very much and the staff are amazing. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery since he was a baby. He has formed some strong friendships in this time and enjoys telling me all about his day. The staff are always friendly and helpful and demonstrate a good level of care. There is a good mix of indoor and outdoor play and plenty of activities to
keep him occupied.
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Review from Eirini K (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved to Nursery and DENI Nursery School Unit from a foreign country and the nursery was the first experience for our daughter.
Teachers have been very helpful in order to assist our daughter and make her feel like home, It's a great school!
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Review from Deborah O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are so attentive and caring to my children. Both my children are really happy there and my youngest gets so excited when we arrive in the car park. I wouldn't leave my children anywhere other than here. Makes going to work so much easier knowing they
are happy.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has thrived during his time spent at Childsplay. The 2 teachers are simply wonderful, warm, encouraging and devoted to the children in their care. We have an extremely excited boy who skips into class every morning and becomes more independent and resilient as each day passes.


We can't recommend

Childsplay enough and would love for our younger children to go there when their time comes also!
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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Childsplay for almost 2 years. The care and attention from all staff is exceptional. My son suffered serious breathing problems during his first 6 months in Childsplay and the floor supervisor was absolutely brilliant, she made regular contact with me on various occasions if staff
were concerned about my son.
I was extremely nervous leaving my son, as a first-time mother Childsplay have made me feel at ease. I know staff will look after my son like he was their own family, I can see this when I leave my son and when I return. Every staff member is valuable.
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Review from Jen (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great childcare facility. The staff are fantastic, when I pick my child up I know exactly what she has done, eaten, if there were any accidents etc... I am very comfortable with the environment and my child loves being there. The staff also take the time to do homework which I find to be a great help
to me as I work full time.
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Review from Michelle S (Aunt of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a niece and nephew who go to Childsplay, they love it here and we know that because they say so everytime they come from their day at the nursery. I have experienced how robust their protection for the children actually is, I was clearly asked for identification when picking up the children.
As a social worker for children I was delighted to experience this, great child protection.
All in all my family, myself and moreover the children are pleased that they are cared for by Childsplay - thankyou.
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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing, the kids look forward to going and are always happy after attending. The staff are extremely friendly and the kids love them.
The staff are attentive and caring and the day is planned to provide learning and fun.
It is a safe environment for children to learn, play and make
great friends.
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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be any more delighted with the care and preschool education my son is receiving. I can leave my son in the care of Childsplay every day with ease and assurance that he will be safe, happy and cared for. Childsplay has managed to find the perfect balance of caring for my son as a mother would,
whilst maintaining a structure to his day and making him ready for entry to P1. The girls in the nursery unit have given my son a steady and stable platform to allow him to move into school next year. Their hard work has taken away any worries I would have about him starting P1. He loves his 'teachers' in the unit and can't wait to go in every day.
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Review from Clare M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys have been attending Childsplay since they were 10 months old. They are now 5 and 4. I have always been very happy with the care both my boys have been given. They have also been supportive, helpful and flexible at times when I needed it. Both the management and staff are friendly and personal
and provide a real homely down to earth and happy environment.
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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery, she is 2 years old and has attended since she was 9 months old. She speaks so fondly of all the girls who look after her and about all her friends in the nursery. She is learning so much and growing up so fast and has become an independent little girl. She is learning
to share, take turns, be social, adventurous to dress herself roleplay and loves art, drawing, painting and making things. It is lovely to know my daughter is so happy in Childsplay. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Andria H (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Childsplay Day Nursery have been amazing with my 2 boys. My youngest started at 13 weeks and the care for him was fantastic. They have helped potty train both boys with the youngest still learning. I know when I leave my boys with the staff they will have a great day with lots of attention
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery. My son of 7 years old has been going to this nursery since he was 2 years old. He has made lots of little friends and really enjoys playing football out in the garden with them all and staff members too. The staff at Childsplay Day Nursery are all lovely
girls. Thay all go above and beyond for my needs and my son's needs. Whether it be pick ups from shool of after school activity pickups, they always seem to be able to accommodate. They all work extremely hard to provide the best for the children in the nursery and ease any concerns I may have. It is a super little nursery and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of using a day nursery.
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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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