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The Mulberry Bush

107 North Road, Belfast BT5 5NF
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The Mulberry Bush, Belfast
The Mulberry Bush, Belfast
The Mulberry Bush, Belfast

The Mulberry Bush is a family-run private day nursery and has been open for 33 years, catering for children up to the age of five years. Children are cared for in four separate rooms which offer resources and learning and play opportunities most appropriate to their age and stage of development.

The nursery provides a warm, friendly and secure environment to promote children’s emotional, social, physical and intellectual development and help...  

Funding & Fees

Parents can apply through Early Years for 15% off Nursery fees

We are registered for the NICSS Childcare scheme, tax free childcare and accept childcare vouchers

Nursery Brochure available on request

Contact The Mulberry Bush to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Owner

  • Judith McKee & John Herron
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Fiona Dickson (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • none

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 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

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking at the nursery

The Mulberry Bush Reviews (73)

9.8

The Mulberry Bush has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Mulberry Bush has 73 reviews.

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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have had a wonderful experience with The Mulberry Bush over the past 5 years.

Both of my children have had a positive time there with the helpful staff, varied activities and have learnt a lot during their time at nursery - both educationally - colours, words etc but also socially through interaction with their peers.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic nursery. Professionally run. Staff welcoming, friendly and approachable. Children enjoy attending which really puts parents at ease.

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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our eldest loved The Mulberry Bush when he attended. Youngest attends now and loves it. Can't recommend highly enough!

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Review from Alan M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall experience is great, my child loves the nursery and has made great friends. Staff all very well trained, a well-run nursery.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used The Mulberry Bush for the past six years for both my daughter and son. The service has been excellent for the children. We would definitely recommend to family and friends.

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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son loves The Mulberry Buh. He is often waiting in his buggy or waiting by the door to leave for nurser before he has even had breakfast or gotten dressed.

The small numbers of children in his room make it feel intimate and does not overwhelm him (as happened at a previous nursery) and all the staff know him by name.

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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our son absolutely loves it here, can't wait to get there in the mornings. Staff are great and we can tell he is constantly learning new things, as well as making friends. Couldn't be happier.

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Review from Anne-Marie S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has been attending The Mulberry Bush since November 2018. She has loved it from the first day. The staff are so caring and really got to know her very quickly. We are kept up to date with everything and all the staff are easy to talk to if we have any concerns at all. With the knowledge and kindness of the staff, we wouldn't have sent our daughter to any other nursery.

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Review from Kiara B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Mulberry Bush provides an excellent service and first class service and attention to all children and their parents. The staff treat the children like their own and take such great care of them. My son loves going in every morning and is so excited to see each of the girls when he arrives. The activities provided are excellent and I've noticed my son's development coming on since he started. The food provided is excellent and my son now eats a wide range of foods as a result/ highly recommend this nursery to all.

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Review from L O (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at the Mulberry Bush have displayed a professional and caring attitude to the children. Having had a previous unsatisfactory experience at a different creche our son is thriving in the environment created by the staff.

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Review from Lizzie M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff are super friendly and really reassured me as a first time Mum that my child’s needs would be met full. From day one my son absolutely loves going in and every time I’ve collected him he’s always been busy playing or being entertained. My son is teething his big teeth at the moment and the level of understanding from the staff is second to none.

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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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Very professional and well-run nursery. Staff are most welcoming and my children enjoy attending. Would highly recommend.

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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff in Mulberry Bush are great. They all know my daughter really well, they all know her by name and treat her like their own daughter. My daughter loves going to nursery and if she could go at weekends, she would. She is developing so well and she recently learned how to use the toilet and they have been so supportive and helpful to continue her development.

There are plenty of hugs and love displayed all the time and actually, I have neve regretted for 1 second my choice in nursery. The Mulberry Bush is brilliant from the managers to the rest of the staff.

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Review from Mairead R (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has attended Mulberry Bush for two and half years and is happy at nursery. She has made lots of little friends and enjoys the variety of activities they do each day. She is well looked after by the staff, both those who are regular in her room and those who she sees from time to time.

She has grown in confidence since being at Mulberry Bush and not a day goes by that she hasn't learnt a new song, story or craft at nursery.

The staff are very friendly and it's obvious that the kids enjoy being with them. I would recommend Mulberry Bush.

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Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic nursery with dedicated, friendly staff.
My little boy has only attended for his first month and loves it.
He gets excited when he arrives.
Staff only too happy to answer queries and I am always left with peace of mind the staff have made the process of returning to work and leaving my son easier.

Can't recommend enough.

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Review from Gwyneth C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Mulberry Bush is a lovely nursery and our son loves going each week. The whole team are very welcoming and we love that they all know our son, even if they don't directly work with him.
The facilities are great and the range of activities each day is very impressive. We always enjoy reading the daily report book to see what the children have been doing.
The meals provided are very nutritious and there is a good variety each week so the children are very well looked after.

As parents, we are very happy with The Mulberry Bush and can't recommend it highly enough.

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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2016 Submitted via Website
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My son currently attends Mulberry Bush. He really enjoys his time there and has an excellent relationship with the staff. He is engaged with lots of stimulating activities throughout the day and his development has been fully supported at all stages. I leave him in the mornings in the knowledge that he is in safe hands.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2016 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy at Mulberry Bush with are toddler. We have seen her blossom since starting the nursery! They do lots of fun activities and go plenty of walks. We are very happy with are choice and it makes very handy drop off and pick up. You are greeted with smiles in morning and evening from all the staff

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Review from Norma R (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2016 Submitted via Website
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My son loves attending this nursery. Its family run, with owners on site every day. Staff are friendly and always very welcoming; making each child feel special. If I have every had any queries or concerns; these have been answered promptly and professionally. There is a great range of toys and activities available for the children. Food is good. And each month the bill is clearly set out so I know exactly what I'm paying.

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Review from LL (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2016 Submitted via Website
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We have been extremely happy with and grateful for the care and attention our daughter has received at the Mulberry Bush. It is a nurturing environment with a real family feeling, striking the right balance between calm and stimulating. All the staff, whether her direct carers or not, seem to know our daughter and deal with her with affection - and some staff members have really been outstanding. Our daughter's development and needs feel well understood. Above all, I believe she has a happy time there - when I go to pick her up, she and her roommates all have smiles on their faces.

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

  • Recipient: The Mulberry BushDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
  • Recipient: The Mulberry BushDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
  • Recipient: The Mulberry BushDate: Friday 28 May 2021

Meet the Team (1)

Fiona Dickson Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1995
Fiona Dickson
I have worked in the Mulberry Bush Day Nursery for 30 years.
My sister owns it and retired a few years ago.
Some of the staff have been with me for over 20 years and have gone on to do their Level 5 in Childcare.

We are a Family run Nursery and we put the children first.


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