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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 Jane M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son attends the wobbler room and he has settled so well. He loves going to nursery and gets excited when we get out of the car. All of the staff are so lovely and caring and have made my son really welcome in the room. I have no concerns about him at all when I leave him in. Such a nice place for him to go to.

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Review from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Little Gems in Dundonald is a fabulous nursery.

We have sent our first son there since he was a baby. Everyone takes the time to learn the kids' names and their care is exceptional. Currently, my son attends Little Gems before and after school and I would highly recommend to anyone needing childcare. The amount of activities, drawings, photos and crafts we have received is fabulous and has made great memories.

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Review from Lindsay C (Aunt of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My niece has attended Little Gems from when she was 15 months old. She is now 3 and is in the Junior Pre-School Room just really enjoying every minute! The girls in the room are amazing! The management and staff in Little Gems really do go above and beyond for every child. I couldn’t recommend them enough as my niece has grown such a special bond with so many of the staff and is so excited to go to nursery everyday!

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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been in Little Gems since he was ten months old. He is now 3 yrs and 9 months old and has loved every minute of it. It’s been great for us as working parents to know that he is not only being well looked after but that he has strong attachments to staff and the other children there. He has moved through four rooms and continues to thrive in their care. Such caring and friendly staff provide such a varied day for the children. The 'movement and dance' people come in each week and there are so many imaginative ideas to stimulate the children throughout the year. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough and will be sad to leave.

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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son attends afterschool room but has attended Little Gems for nearly 9 years and the staff and facilities are second to none. They always go above and beyond for the children and provide that home from home environment. Safe, secure, educational and happy!

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Extremely happy with how my daughters have settled into Little Gems - my eldest has returned to go to the after school club and is having a ball and enjoying getting to make new friends and seeing old friends again. Staff that knew her have gone out of their way to say hello and make her feel welcome back. Very happy with the drop off and pick up to/from school!

My youngest has settled into a lovely homely and playful room with caring staff.

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Review from Sonya G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Little Gems from when she was 9 months. My older two daughters had previously been cared for in Little Gems so the decision was easy for us. To us it is home from home, our girls have always loved being there. The staff are amazing from babies right through to after school. We were lucky to have received a pre-school placement also which my daughter thoroughly enjoyed as there was always so much going on. This then, well and truly prepared her for the transition to primary school. I would have no hesitation in recommending Little Gems to anyone!

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Review from S M (Guardian of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My wee one is now in his third room (toddlers) in ‘Little Gems’ and like the other two rooms, the staff are just great. The staff are so friendly, caring and professional. I could not fault the care they provide and how well my wee one RUNS in ... that sums it up!

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Review from Michelle H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to little gems since she was 10 months old and she loves it. All the girls are fab and my child loves them all. A great place, I would highly recommend.

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Review from Naomi H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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The girls in the baby room were excellent with my son and helping him to settle in. They went above and beyond to meet his needs. I will definitely recommend to others! Little Gems is a great day nursery.

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Review from Kyrsten Marie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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Couldn't think of a better place to send my daughter to. Staff are brilliant, really warm, friendly and very welcoming. My child has come on leaps and bounds with her shyness and learning and only gets better each week she's there. Really recommend!

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Review from Viola S (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care of loving, caring, dedicated staff. I am happy, my boys are there and they enjoy time at Little Gems Private Day Nursery.

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Review from Ting G (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Little Gems private day nursery enough! From our first walkabout round the nursery and their facilities to my daughter attending 3 days a week every week, the staff have been so lovely and attentive. My child was basically attached to me when I was off on maternity leave for a year so being anxious herself as well as me when she started, the staff have done their utmost for settling her in. She now loves being dropped off open-armed to the girls there and it has helped me with going back to work full time knowing that when she is at Little Gems she is in the best of care even when she is under the weather, she is getting plenty of cuddles when she needs them. The staff have got to know my child and her daily routine quickly and are prompt in notifying the parents if she has been off that day or unwell. She also loves the food there eating up all her meals and snacks every day she is there.

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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has been in the baby room for a few months and has settled in extremely well. I am very impressed with the settling in period that was offered before I left him in full-time which I believe helped to ease him into the nursery setting. The genuine interest from staff is so reassuring as I know he is well looked after while in their care. I know my son loves going to nursery to see his wee friends and the staff by his big smile as we walk into the building. This makes going off to work that little bit easier!! Thank you, staff, at Little Gems!!

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Review from Daniel C (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Little Gems is excellent and our Daughter is so happy when she is dropped off and goes to the staff no problem. When we pick her up she is full of smiles and we can tell she has had a great day. We love reading her little book and seeing pictures of her having fun. We wouldn’t send our kids anywhere else, the staff are amazing and really love the kids!

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Review from Krystal C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Little Gems enough! This is our second time using the nursery, the first was with our son who adored it and now loves being able to drop his little sister off too! Little Gems offers such a friendly and homely environment for kids. The staff are so caring and my daughter settled in quickly and doesn’t even look back when I leave her in the morning. I go to work without worrying about her, all the staff are amazing!

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Review from Ann M (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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I would count this nursery one of the best (if not the best). My granddaughter is currently at it and my grandson before her. They are very good with the children and most pleasant to speak to. Highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2016 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has attended Little Gems for over 2 years and currently attends the pre-school. What makes Little Gems so special is the caring staff. They create a loving environment and our daughter has a great relationship with them all. I would not hesitate to recommend Little Gems.

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Review from Anya (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2016 Submitted via Website
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My youngest has been going since he was four months old and now attends the pre-school and really loves it. He suffers from febrile seizures and has had a few with them and they have taken the best care of him, even when I had to go with him in the ambulance late one afternoon they took care of his big brother and brought him home to my husband. Wonderful caring staff who really go the extra mile, couldn't thank them enough.

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Review from Victoria K (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2016 Submitted via Website
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I currently have one child in Pre school and one child just left pre school last year. Both had been in for at least two years. I have tried other nurseries prior to Little Gems and none came close. The staff are like family to the children, very caring and enthusiastic. I know that this nursery has given my boys a great start in their education and social skills. Thank you and keep up the great work!

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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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