Little Rays Nursery Ballymena

We enrolled our 2-year-old son in Little Rays at the start of the year to try to bring on his speech and social skills. The staff at Little Rays were very understanding and fantastic at putting us at ease during the induction period. The staff are so engaging and friendly, our son doesn't want to leave at the end of the day! Receiving regular updates throughout the day shows us how much the staff do with the children and our son surprised us all by spontaneously bursting into song one evening. For parents worried about meeting his milestones that was an incredible moment that we credit entirely to the staff of Little Rays.

Amazing and friendly staff that care for my daughter and always smiling. The interaction and activities they do are so beneficial for a child's development. Lovely atmosphere and my daughter loves attending.

Fantastic after school, my 10-year-old loves going. She has so much fun and loves the team. She always comes home buzzing and they are extremely kind to the kids. My daughter loves the leaders. They are always very welcoming. Little Rays is like home from home.

Super nursery. My daughter has been attending for almost two years. She is very happy and well cared for. Staff are incredibly friendly and she has developed strong relationships with them and the other little kids in her pre-school.

I have two children who both have pleasant experiences attending Little Rays. Much to my older child's devastation, she is now too old to attend but would still have a wonderful connection with the team when helping me collect her younger sibling. Little Rays provide a high-quality standard when caring for the children. With updates on how my child's day is going, the app gives me a window into the fun they are having while I'm at work. I love seeing what snacks they had or what creative activity the team has set up for them to do that day. The picture updates makes missing them that bit easier. My child also comes home with homework completed, which helps with the busy evenings to get ready for the next school day. The staff go above and beyond during school holidays to ensure the children's days are packed full of fun activities.

The staff are lovely, friendly and professional. You know your child is safe in their care and you can have peace of mind leaving them there.

I have 2 kids at the nursery, the younger one started at 7 months of age and really, I cannot complain. He settled in well and the baby room team are just class! My older kid loves the nursery and has only great things to say about the staff, all of whom are fantastic. As one with a busy schedule and a long drive to the nursery from work, the team has been very very accommodating. They also do take concerns seriously and address any worries that arise. Communicating with the team resolves any concerns. Would I recommend the nursery? Over and over again, yes! Thank you for all you do.

My son has been attending since aged 20 months his social and educational development has benefited massively. He is sociable and comes home having learnt new songs, words and behaviours. He genuinely looks forward to going to see friends and staff and talks about everyone from nursery at home. Staff are friendly and have always communicated and worked well with us from settling in, napping and toilet training, taking feedback from us and listening to our views to do what works. He will be sad to leave when the time comes for school but I am glad the Little Rays Nursery setting will have him well prepared with confidence and social skills.

I have my daughter there from when she was two years old now she is four. She developed a lot of skills and she has learnt a lot of things. This nursery is the best I could choose for my daughter and in the future for my son.

My child has just finished Little Rays Nursery to begin main stream school and I cannot recommend Little Rays enough. He has come on leaps and bounds with his speech, social skills and general development since beginning in Ballymena a year ago. Also while waiting on an ASD assessment nothing was a bother. The nurturing care he has received is next to none.

My daughter absolutely loves little rays. Good variety of food, lots of activities to keep them entertained and just loves the staff like they are apart of our family. I will be forever grateful for the positive input they have all contributed to her life over the past 3 years she has attended.

Thanks to all the girls for their hard work!

This nursery is an excellent facility and the staff are extremely professional and qualified with such empathy for the children in their care. My grandchild is so happy at this nursery and runs into the facility on the days he goes there. This nursery in my opinion deserves the highest accolade.

Thank you all abs to anyone that helps and cares for our boys. Superstars the lot of them.

I highly recommend Little Rays, Ballymena, the staff are exceptional and know the children so well. Both of my kids enjoy the variety of activities that they offer and they have developed so much during their time at Little Rays. Any time that I had (minor) concerns these were followed up and addressed immediately and always to my satisfaction. My kids are both moving on to their next chapter of starting school but I will always remember how much they grew, developed, and loved being at Little Rays, Ballymena.

I do not recommend this nursery.

My 2 children attend Little Rays Nursery Ballymena and love going in to see their friends. The staff always put a lot of effort in to make sure the children have a fun day. They love getting outside and my son really enjoys playing in the sand and water. I would highly recommend Little Rays and have recommended them to my friends and family.

The working relationship between staff, management and parents has to be praised within this setting. My son, with complex needs, was not only welcomed but there are assigned staff with training in his individual needs. Staff also attended further training, worked alongside other outside agencies and NHS health care professionals to ensure his care plan worked for him within their setting. I have since had a second child join this setting and I am equally delighted with their approach. I feel content knowing that my child is safe, in a nurturing environment and supported in any way that is needed. I would highly recommend Little Rays Nursery Ballymena.

I cannot compliment Little Rays Nursery Ballymena and their staff enough on the phenomenal care my son receives there. From the attention of the very dedicated staff to the quality of home cooked meals he receives daily, his development since being there has been immense. From his speech, progression and general social interaction. In my opinion, this is all due to the work that the staff put in with their care of the children and the various daily activities they participate in. He regularly comes home talking about the staff by name in a very happy and positive manner, this is a reflection of how they look after him. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Little Rays Nursery Ballymena to anyone and look forward to my son having more time there. As my wife and I are both key workers, the support of the nursery over the last twelve months has been invaluable.

My children have been attending Little Rays Ballymena for many years, my oldest child is now 9, and I have always recommended Little Rays to friends and family members looking for childcare. The staff are friendly, caring and attentive, and it's clear that they genuinely care about the children in their care and love what they do. They take part in lots of different activities and get as much outdoor playtime as possible which is great. My children always come home smiling after another day at Little Rays! Having the parent app is also great peace of mind and it's great to be able to log in during the day and see photos of what they have been doing. Keep up the good work, and thank you for all that you do!