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Little Gems Private Day Nursery

1 Dunlady Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1TT
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Little Gems Private Day Nursery, Belfast
Little Gems Private Day Nursery, Belfast
Little Gems Private Day Nursery, Belfast

Little Gems Private Day Nursery offers a loving homely environment for your child, having been part of the community for over 12 years with long established management and staff. Little Gems offers full day care for children aged 3months to 10years old. Each room is equipped with age appropriate resources and has a full programme of activities for a fun and stimulating day. Under 3s enjoy a weekly visit from...  

Funding & Fees

Full Week - £314
Full Day - £75
Half Day - £52
Two children – Full time - £531.50
Afterschool - £35

Morning & Afterschool - £36.00

Fees applicable from April 1st 2025.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Leah Morrow (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 38

Total Places for Children

  • 103

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Public Holidays

Little Gems Private Day Nursery Reviews (142)

9.9

Little Gems Private Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Gems Private Day Nursery has 142 reviews.

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Review from Nicola E (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot recommend Little Gems highly enoughg. My daughter has attended for two and a half years and the facilities are second to none. The staff in every room have been outstanding, providing my daughter with superb encouragement, love and support throughout her journey.

My daughter loves attending Little Gems, she talks about her teachers and friends all the time and can't wait to get back after every weekend.

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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter loves going to Little Gems. She is always excited when we arrive and is always playing away or being read a story when we go to collect her. The girls show so much love and care, we know she is in great hands. I would 100% recommend sending your child here.

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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl absolutely loves Little Gems. We are more than happy with the nursery and definitely made the right choice in placing our little one here. The staff are all super friendly and really care about the children. The activities are great fun and educational. Our little girl has progressed so well during her time in the Baby Room.

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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of Little Gems and their staff! Both our children, aged 3 and 1 attend 3 days a week and my son attends the preschool - they've had so much consistency with their key workers, there is very little staff turnover, and I feel that the staff truly dote on our kids and know them so well! The staff are always trying new fun activities, are upbeat and kind, and the preschool has been so good for my son - he has learned a lot and grown significantly in his confidence/independence.

My son also has a lung condition and is on oxygen full time, and from the beginning, they have taken so much care to understand his condition, feed back to us and manage his needs well. It was a big decision for us as to whether I could go even back to work, and it has been such a reassurance to see how supported he is! We never once felt that he wasn't welcome or his needs were too big. It's invaluable to us. Highly recommend to any parents who have children with additional needs!

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has been a part of the Little Gem community since she was two years and nine months old. She is almost six years old now. In every group she has been through there has been at least one, but not limited to, staff member that my daughter has been extremely fond of. As a parent, knowing your child feels safe with hile you cannot be with them, is everything. Thanks Little Gems.

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Review from Velichka S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started attended Little Gems since she was 9 months old. She went through baby’s room, wobbler‘s room, toddler’s room and junior pre-school room. She loved attending all rooms. All practitioners are very experienced, nice and always with a smile on their faces. They helped my daughter to gain her milestones in her development in a really warm, nice and educating environment. I strongly recommend Little Gems to everyone who wants to see their child happy and confident.

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Review from Lynsey M (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My children joined Little Gems this year and attend the breakfast club and after school club. The staff are amazing - fun and caring, there is plenty to do inside and outside and they have dealt so well with my children's food allergies. My children love it there and I would highly recommend Little Gems.

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Review from Kerryanne F (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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At first, I was concerned my son wouldn't settle but I have to say I was proved wrong very quickly. He literally dashes into the room and loves the staff as well as the children he shares his day with. I love hearing about his day when I collect him, and sometimes get little paintings etc (handprints) these are so lovely to receive. My older son attended a different nursery due to job location at the time and one thing I must be honest about is that I miss, is the ability to log online to see pictures and an update of his day what he got up to, food, Nappies etc. This is the only criticism I have though and I love that my son is so happy here and the staff so clearly love their jobs.

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Review from Courtney A (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to this nursery for 2 and half years! He has loved every room his been too! He is currently in Breakfast club/Afterschool’s and loves it. The staff in his room are so friendly, helpful and give my son such a warm welcome every morning! They are great role models and create a safe, secure and stimulating environment for my son! Can’t thank the staff enough!

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Review from Sharon S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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I feel my child is safe and has quaility childcare and good food whilst im at work. Would highly reccommend.

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Review from Adele F (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have 2 children at Little Gems one in toddlers and one in after school. The staff are amazing and the kids love going there.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended this nursery for 9 years and has loved every minute of her time at Little Gems. The girls who look after her in the after school room are amazing. So caring and kind, giving me the confidence that my daughter is looked after and happy at Little Gems. They are always going above and beyond and have invested time in my child’s life, as a parent this means the world. My daughter's time is coming to an end at Little Gems and there will be lots of tears from me and my daughter when she leaves! I’m so glad I decided all those years ago to send my child to this nursery!

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Review from Charlotte A (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Little Gems since 2017. He loves attending and every day learns something brand new. The staff are very professional yet offer a supportive and caring environment for my son while we are at work. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough! Really puts our minds at ease knowing he is being so well cared for.

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Review from Ashleigh R (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Little Gems since August 2017, she has been in three rooms and is currently in the Fantastic Lions pre-school nursery room, the girls in Little Gems have all been amazing, they genuinely care about the children and this really shows, they are always willing to go above and beyond in supporting a child. My daughter has a great bond with her teachers and her Little Gems journey has been such a positive one. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Little Gems to other parents.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both of our children have attended 'Gems' since they were 9 months old - one is now in junior preschool and the other in the after-school room.
Each room provides a great variety of activities and both children have had plenty of opportunities to make friendships and interact with their peers, but also to play on their own when they have chosen to.
Little Gems provides an all-round nursery experience in a homely environment.

We have been very happy and fully recommend it.

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Review from Kaitlin H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The women in the baby room seem to care for our son like family, showing great affection and even using little pet names which makes me feel like he is loved and nurtured while at daycare.

The atmosphere is calm and inviting, the staff are very friendly both in and out of the room.

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Review from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attends the afterschool club and I cannot recommend the nursery enough.

The staff are hugely invested in the children and take the time to help with homework, provide healthy snacks and allow them the freedom to play and have fun away from a school setting. I love seeing the drawings that my daughter brings home and feel very secure in the knowledge that she is enjoying her time there! Well done Little Gems!

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My 6-year-old attends the after school room at Little Gems and loves going before and after school. The staff in the room really care for the children they look after. The children get to take part in all sorts of activities and get time outside when the weather allows.

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Review from Ashley M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has been in Little Gems since he was 8 months old. He has gone through each stage and room and now attends after schools club. As a parent, I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff are fab and cannot do enough to help you and have always put my mind at ease having a child with bad allergies. The nursery is bright and well equipped. My child is very content here. A happy environment for all kids.

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Review from Martricia S (Aunt of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My nephew had attended Little Gems from he was 9 months old after he was placed in my care from family difficulties. The management and staff are all a credit to this nursery, my nephew is now in the toddlers' room which he loves attending 3 days a week. The staff are very caring and go above and beyond for the children’s needs. I will highly recommend this daycare. The management and staff made it magical for all the children at their Christmas party thanks to you all.

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Leah Morrow Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008
Leah Morrow

Leah Morrow has been our manager at Little Gems since July 2022 and previously held the manager position in our Greendale nursery.

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