The Mulberry Bush

The staff were very attentive and understanding when leaving my child with them for the first time. They were reassuring and helped settle me as well as my child. My child settled in really quickly and has become so sociable and confident, and it is clear to see the close bond with members of staff. I have recommended the Mulberry Bush to friends and family and as parents, we know that our child is happy, learning so much every day and developing so much.

My little boy has been attending The Mulberry nursery since he was 8 months old. As a first time mum I was very anxious about leaving him when I had to return to work, especially because I had never been focused on routines and I was always led by him in relation to his daily needs. The owner and the staff helped to alleviate some of these anxieties by their caring and compassionate approach. They very much took the lead from him and us, as his parents in responding to his needs. We have found all the staff very flexible in their approach to meeting our sons needs, we have practiced Baby Led Weaning as opposed to traditional spoon feeding, our son had an intolerance to dairy and he is a baby that will not nap during the day in a cot, none of these things presented as obstacles to our son accessing the nursery or having any disruption to his style of care. He has thrived in The Mulberry Bush and as parents it is heartwarming to see how happy he is spending his time there.

We have been using the Mulberry Bush for the last four years, my first daughter from 9 months old & my youngest is still there aged 2.5. It's a warm and friendly environment & the staff show genuine affection and professional care to all the children, ensuring that both parent & child feel secure. They have great facilities and do a wide range of activities and both my children have thrived & love it there. Happy child = happy parent!

I would highly recommend this nursery to family and friends. All staff are welcoming friendly and polite they go out of their way to understand the needs of each and every child and also keep us parents up to date with what our child is doing on a daily basis by providing us with a book giving a breakdown of the activities they have taken part in, their eating habits etc. I can't sing their praises enough. I am due my second child in May and will definitely be using Mulberry bush for both my children.

Our Daughter has been attending Mulberry Bush for the last year and a half. During that time she has thrived, made many friends, and most importantly - she is VERY happy there. We would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

My son has been here for 2.5 years, my daughter for a little over 1 year. They love it and run in to the staff. I viewed a lot of nurseries before I choose The Mulberry Bush as it had the most homely feel. The staff are genuinely caring towards the children. I've recommended it to other parents and wouldn't hesitate to do so again. 10/10.

My daughter started nursery at the beginning of January in the red room and we both have been made to feel very welcome. All staff there are friendly, helpful and reassuring to worried parents! During my daughter's time there so far she has participated in a wide range of activities including outdoor play, walks, baking, art & crafts. I would definitely recommend The Mulberry Bush to other parents, with only a small number of children/staff in each room you quickly get to know everyone and it feels homely!

Our daughter has been attending the Mulberry Bush since she was 6 months old (now 16 months) and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. We had trouble initially getting her to take bottles for the staff but they were all extremely patient and accommodating of her individual needs and routine. She has settled in really well and is happy to be left at the nursery. They have one room for each age group so babies of the same age move between rooms together which I think is nice for them to stay with familiar faces. (I have heard of other local nurseries separating friends when they move rooms if more than one per age group which caused disruption to the kids). The meals provided are healthy choices and all we have to provide is a snack, so minimal preparation required for busy parents! Good variety of activities on offer and the kids get outside as much as possible when weather allows. Really happy with the Mulberry Bush and will be sad when our daughter has to move on to go to school!

My child has been attending The Mulberry Bush for nearly 2 years and without doubt I think it is the best nursery in Belfast with such a homely feel. Not only do I have peace of mind knowing my child is well cared for by the best staff, but I also know the facilities and day to day activities make my daughters life fulfilled and happy. I can't speak highly enough of the staff and management, and am completely satisfied with all aspects of the nursery.

My son has been attending The Mulberry Bush for the last 6 months and we are very happy with our choice of child care. The management and staff are very friendly and approachable and are very proactive in meeting each child's specific needs and seeking parents' opinions on how they can improve the service they provide. The staff keep us well informed of our son's day-to-day routine in nursery and he is making real leaps in his development, particularly speech, as a result of the activities he is engaged in while at nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery.

My Son started The Mulberry Bush at 10 months old and I was extremely impressed by the attentiveness of the staff. They asked questions in detail about my son's routine and his comforts from home, they really made the nursery feel like a home from home for not only him but myself and his father too. We love how even the owner and management team get so involved with the kids. Staff and the facilities have really made an impression on his development. The meals are homely and healthy and he loved the food, he has recently become a fussy eater and the advice from the staff has been invaluable, they are working alongside us to see what works best for him at mealtimes. Overall, excellent family run day nursery with top staff and facilities.

My Daughter loves coming to nursery. I cannot recommend the staff highly enough.

The staff at Mulberry Bush treat the Children who attend like they are their own, giving love an affection at all times. They ensure my Daughter is well fed, entertained and looked after everyday, I couldn't be happier with the service.

I would highly recommend this nursery.