Little Rays Nursery Ballymena

Since my son started at Little Rays, he has absolutely blossomed. His development has come on so much, and every day he seems to learn something new. He is very fond of the staff and often talks about them at home, sharing what he has learned, the fun he has had, and the friendships he has made. He genuinely loves going in each day and there are never any tears-only excitement and happiness. The food provided is excellent, and knowing that he is happy, well cared for, and thriving gives me complete peace of mind. I couldn't be more grateful for the positive impact Little Rays has had on him.

His face lights up when he sees the girls who care for him. The way he reaches for them without hesitation. The way he settles so easily into their arms. That kind of trust can't be taught - it's built through genuine love and care, and they give that so freely.

My son has been at Little Rays since 8 months old and now 3yrs old. The staff are fantastic, taking the utmost care with the children and supporting thier development at every stage and take the time to chat about how my childs day has been, they are so accomodating and understanding. The environment is clean and spacious with great outdoor facilites for play all maintained to excellent standards by the caretaker. They provide fresh onsite cooked meals & snacks which is great. Through the app I am fully informed throughout the day of what my child is doing getting photos and advised on what he has ate etc, the communication is great. I have no hesitation in recommending Little Rays Ballymena to any parent it really is fantatic.

I'm very happy with everything this nursery provides. My twin daughters are currently attending and love it. The staff is very friendly and everything is there. The meals are very varied and they love what they eat. Everything is perfect and I recommend it to everyone.

Cannot praise staff highly enough for their leadership, kindness, helpfulness , empathy and encouragement over the past 3 years. Each and every one are very special to my grandson who loves them very much. He always talks about them and the fun he has had each day after I pick him up. He has learnt so much from them which will help him greatly as he goes to school.

The staff are all incredibly lovely, warm, approachable and genuinely caring!

Our two girls have been in littlerays from ten weeks old starting off in the baby room and our oldest is five coming this summer - we couldn't recommend littlerays enough because of the staff! The kids talk about staff members in the loveliest way. The app is brilliant for us to keep up to date on our kids and look at pictures of them during the day, communication is excellent and the skills our kids have picked up from learning throughout littlerays still shocks us! We love that our kids are always in a room with kids/babies of similar age and stage of development, from nappies and baby chat to the big girl toilet and play dates. We will never be ready for the last day of littlerays.

Both of my children have went here since they were babies and I cannot recommend it enough! We were originally with an independent minder of which we had a horrible experience and moved to little rays. I never in my life thought I'd be comfortable leaving my kids with someone again but from the moment we left our son I felt totally at ease. They have taught them so much and they are so sociable. The staff are also so friendly. We genuinely have never had a bad word to say about one of them! I couldn't recommend this place enough x

I can clearly see how much my child is progressing-both socially and developmentally-and it's wonderful to see how happy and comfortable he is there. I'm very grateful to the whole team for the fantastic job they do and would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

I have three children who have all attended Little Rays with one now in p1 and a 3 year old and 1 year old still there. I have had experience of all rooms and staff in Little Rays over the past 5 years and there is a reason I keep choosing Little Rays year after year. The activities and learning that takes place here in a fun and child friendly way is incredible. Play is at the heart of the children's day and the staff, in my opinion, go above and beyond what is expected. Over the years I have bumped into staff outside the nursery setting and I have had family members comment on how my children interact with the staff as if they are my child's family. They do so much to make the Little Rays experience the best it can be. There is so much packed into the day and there are fantastic food items on the menu which is great to know the kids are being well fed. I have a child who is DF and GF and they are catered for. I have always found the staff respectful of my wishes as a parent.

I sent my child to nursery for the first time this year due to starting further education. This was a nerve wracking experience but Little Rays made me feel at ease and were extremely helpful and patient while sorting out care to learn scheme. The staff are amazing and provided such a high level of care, my son really enjoyed going here and i wish i could have continued him on!

My 2 children age 1 & 2 go to the daycare once a week. They really love it and I wish I could afford to send them more. Staff are great with the kids and keep me well updated on their day. They do lots of fun activities with them and they are well looked after. Would definitely recommend

Our child has been attending Little Rays since he was 10 months old. He is now 3 and has been in a number of different rooms.

The staff have been friendly, caring and our child never has a bad word to say about them. We have recently had another child and we had no hesistation in reserving them a place for when my wife returns to work.

They were very supportive when our child was potty training and we credit the speed at which they potty trained in part to Little Rays.

Multiple updates are provided throughout the day and activities are varied and well planned. Food is also varied and our child eats well.

I have and will continue to recommend Little Rays to anyone. It is such a big deal for a parent to hand their children's care over to someone else but I know with Little Rays that I have nothing to worry about.

I would highly recommend Little Ray's. Our son loves going to nursery - he runs in without looking back! The staff are warm and caring and he clearly loves them from hearing him speak about them at home. The meals are nutritious and varied with a good balance of treats and healthy food. The outdoor play areas are spacious and safe with plenty of toys and bikes. The range of activities is great, with arts and crafts and the children helping to prepare their own treats for baking. The children learn about wildlife and about the seasons, to name just a couple of things that our son talks about. Communication from staff is great - they'll always respond quickly to messages via the app and will be happy to make time to speak in person at pick up or drop off.

Great nursery. Staff is amazing, helpful and always smiling. My daughters love to go there even on the weekends they are asking if they could go to Little Rays and that is the best what parent can hear from their children because this mean they feel good and comfortable there

Communication is excellent, with regular updates and photos through the app, which really help put our minds at ease. It's clear that the team genuinely cares about every child, and we are so grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching place for their children.

Thank you all for the hard work & effort you put in to provide an excellent level of care

From the smiles and warmth that greet our son, every morning, to the detailed updates we receive throughout the day. Little Rays is second to none! The staff are simply incredible which makes leaving our little one all the easier.

My daughter has attended Little Rays for close to 3 years. She has been looked after in almost every room during that time. The level of care given to her has been exceptional throughout this time. The planning of activities is amazing, most notably in the searchers/seekers room. Themed days/weeks, outside activities and so much more! The room leaders care so much about the children - special mention to two members of staff in particular! My daughter come home talking about her leaders and friends every day. All information is shared on the app, which allows me to feel up to date about my daughter's day. I would highly recommend Little Rays to anyone, because i have no doubt they will be well cared for.