Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin

1a Largy Road, Crumlin BT29 4AH
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Welcome to Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery, where the team believe in setting new standards in childcare and early years education.

As passionate early years educators and playwork specialists, they are dedicated to nurturing and supporting your child's development through a rich and varied curriculum that empowers and inspires them.

As an All Ireland Centre of Excellence, they combine elements of the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and playwork principles. They are pursuing Curiosity Approach accreditation, further distinguishing them as pioneers. Their tailored programmes, such as the Eager and Able to Learn 2-3-year-old programme, provide a specialised learning experience. Their dedicated spaces foster exploration and enjoyment.
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Funding & Fees

**Early Years 0-5**
Full time care £211.15 per week
£54 per day
Minimum 2 days


**Afterschools**
Term time daily (to include drop off and pick up) £22 per day
Afterschools full week during holidays £150
Holiday daily rates £37.50 per day or £28 from 9am to 3 pm

Our fees are revised annually each April

Contact Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin to get a personalised quote.

Contact Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shauna Craig (Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 67

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Ample parking - 5 MPH speed limit applies in car park

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin Reviews (107)

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Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin has 107 reviews.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent and pleasant staff who go out of their way to ensure my child is safe and having a good experience. My child doesn't ever want to be picked up early so that says it all. Thanks to all the staff.
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Review from Jodie A (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children have now attended Sleepy Hollow Group. The staff are all wonderful and I pick up very happy children every time they attend the nursery.
Staff are attentive, the selection of meals served is great and the facilities are brilliant.
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Review from Sally L (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The early childhood centre has been fabulous through this pandemic. They have done their absolute best. We had home approved childcare by one of the staff as I worked in the NHS for the first three months of the pandemic, and when the nursery went open, I was happy for both my children to go back into
a group setting. Their attention to detail has been so good throughout. I can't wait to be able to get back into the nursery again to see the day to day things, but the use of the software app has helped keep us in touch.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you so much for your kind review. Hopefully, we are returning a new normality for our setting, and we look forward to welcoming parents back into our nursery.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A beautiful setting with well qualified and engaging staff. A wide range of activities are available for the children. My kids have absolutely loved it - have had to drag them home at the end of the day.
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Review from Megan M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very anxious about settling my daughter back in after being off for a few months but a certain member of staff was absolutely amazing put my mind at ease. The girls in the room are brilliant with my daughter and I love getting the pictures and updates throughout the day.
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Review from Sean K (Father of Child) published on 12 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are good and attentive to the child. I feel we get good feedback on how the day has gone. No concerns with having our child here. He seems happy and content and gets to take part in different activities during the day.
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Review from Ciara I (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, professional caring staff. Clean and tidy setting. Communication with parents and regular updates via the app provide reassurance. Staff observations and photographs of our child doing interesting things are provided throughout the week. Plenty of outdoor play and walks.
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Review from Patricia M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow is a 5* childcare setting. My son loves his time there and it's been brilliant for his development. The staff are amazing. My child has bonded with them and trusts them. I am updated several times each day via the parents' app on things such as what he's done (with pics) how he has eaten
and when he's asleep.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you for your feedback - it's invaluable to us.
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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow Nursery Crumlin is outstanding. Its Reggio Emilia approach is full of adventure and wonder, providing the perfect learning environment for young children. The staff are amazing and go the extra mile every day for the children in their care. The leadership team are committed and passionate
professionals who seem to continually reflect and develop the nursery in the best interests of the children. My youngest begs to stay for high tea because she loves the food and the bus driver is nothing other than a local hero. A super team who deserve recognition for this excellent provision.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you for your feedback - it is invaluable for us.
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Review from Perpetua L (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Sleepy Hollow since she was 8 months old. This is now her last year with them. There has always been fun and educational activities for the children during the day and great summer schemes. My daughter has always enjoyed her time at Sleepy Hollow. The staff are always courteous,
helpful and approachable. I know that my daughter is always in good safe hands when she is with the staff in Sleepy Hollow. We will miss them when she finishes this year.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you for your feedback, it is invaluable for us.
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Review from Maura M (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are absolutely brilliant, always very accommodating. They made the process of settling my son back in after lockdown as smooth as possible for both of us. I can’t praise them enough. They are doing an amazing job.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you for your feedback - it is invaluable for us.
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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow is the perfect setting for our daughter. She loves it so much we find it difficult to get her to come home. The girls encourage her in everything that she does and because she is in contact with other children her age, the speed of her development is incredible. The nursery allows our
daughter to craft, and have done from a young age, which is something we just wouldn't take on at home. Sleepy Hollow enables us to carry out our jobs with the knowledge that our daughter is in a very safe, caring, educational environment.
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Review from Paula M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this creche. My little boy gets on so well, and the reports I get every day I know he has the best care and time every day. My little boy has company, and the range of food he gets is amazing I have no worries or concerns ever regarding this. The fact when I let him out of the car
in the morning he runs to the door and cant wait to get in; I know he loves it. Get updates throughout the day with the app and makes me feel so comfortable hearing about his day. The staff are amazing and so caring.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you so much - your feedback is invaluable to us.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best childcare facility available. The staff are super amazing, nurturing, knowledgeable, helpful and extremely professional. My son loves Sleepy Hollow; it is his home from home in every sense.
Thank you.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you so much for your lovely review.
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Review from Julie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow is an excellent nursery. Staff are extremely dedicated and management are very forward thinking. What I love most is the variety of learning activities. My children are very happy here.
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Review from Amy T (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely adore sleepy hollow, the girls are all amazing and my daughter is always so happy going in. Being able to see how she’s been doing throughout the day and photos of her really puts my mind at ease. It is a lovely environment with lots of wonderful activities for the children.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinAwh what a fab review. Whats precious about this review is that this is a second generation childcare family - we cared for mum in our setting and now her daughter. What a privilege for us to be able to do this !
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Review from Marcelle M (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Sleepy Hollow, Crumlin as a daycare unit and wrap around service. My children absolutely love going there, the staff are fabulous, very dedicated and always welcome us with a smile. I rest easy at work knowing that the children are in the safest hands.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinMany thanks for your lovely feedback - its much appreciated.
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Review from Katherine M (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently at Sleepy Hollow and he absolutely loves it - I have no issues dropping him off in the mornings and the staff are brilliant at keeping in touch through the app for that extra piece of mind. It has a lovely, homely feel and I have complete confidence in all the staff. All in all my
husband and I are very happy with them.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks so much for this lovely review.
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Review from Catherine O (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are great, so caring and they are always so friendly and have so much to say about my son. I love the values and principles of the nursery. My son has a milk allergy which they are great at accommodating and giving him alternatives. I would recommend Sleepy Hollow to everyone. I love how I
get sent pictures throughout the day in work and can see what he gets up to!
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the lovely feedback.
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Review from Lisa L (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow is an amazing nursery. Both my children absolutely love going there each day and often they don't want to leave at the end of the day. All the staff are fantastic, so professional, caring and respectful in all interactions with the children. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the lovely feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.886)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10 for Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.886 for Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin is calculated as follows: ( (319 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 359 Ratings = 4.886
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 67 number of registered child places is 13.4, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (15)

Meet the Team (5)

Diane

Diane Koplewsky

Job Title: CEO Joined: 2001

Business Graduate UUJ
Post Graduate Diploma in Administrative and Legal Studies (With Commendation)
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Level 3 & 5 Childcare Learning and Development
Level 3 Playwork
Assessors Award
Certificate in Teaching
BA Hons in Early Years 1st Class

Bronagh

Bronagh Creery

Job Title: Senior Director Joined: 1995

Level 3 & 5 CCLD and Playwork
Assessors Award
Certificate in Teaching
BA Hons Early Years

Nikolai

Nikolai Koplewsky

Job Title: Director of Operations Joined: 2015

LLb. Law
MiM. Masters International Business Administration (with Distinction)
MSc. in Entrepreneurial Management and Leadership (with Distinction)- (research based on corporate childcare strategies and growth)
PgCert. Research Methods in Business and Management (with Distinction)
PhD. researcher in Strategic Entrepreneurship

Dee

Dee Edwards

Job Title: Area Manager Joined: 2010

Level 3 and 5 Early Years
Transition Award Playwork
Assessors Award
BA Hons Early Years

Emma

Emma Chambers

Job Title: Manager

We have four dynamic leaders in Early Childhood Centres


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Emma (Manager Crumlin branch)
Karen (Manager Holywood branch)
Louise (Manager Lisburn branch and also Early Years Lead)
Sandra (Manager Aldergrove branch)

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