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 Jayne B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children will have gone through Sleepy Hollow. I would never even look at anywhere else as the care and attention they receive here is beyond excellent.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you Jayne. We are looking forward to baby No 3 joining us soon.
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Review from Carol S (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Sleepy Hollow Crumlin since he was 9 months old. The staff and management are really dedicated. This day nursery is fantastic, my son is now 8 and still enjoys his time in Sleepy Hollow, he has always been so content, happy and well looked after in Sleepy Hollow. Highly recommended!
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks Carol - that's lovely. I'll ensure that the chef is sharing our menus with you so you can see what we are having for snack each day.
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Review from Grace B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has just started in the wraparound care in Academy Primary and the change over has been seamless and she really enjoys being with the staff. Highly recommend this service
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks so much for your feedback Grace. As it's a new facility we will ensure that staff are sharing our planning activities with you and our menus. We will be having a new website up and running soon, with a parents-only section where our menus and planning will also be displayed. We welcome your feedback.
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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend afterschool care and holiday schemes at Victoria Primary School in Newtownards. Staff are always welcoming and the activities are well thought out and age appropriate. Both children (5 & 9) enjoy attending and I would definitely recommend the facility to parents.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks so much for this review Clare - we will share this with the rest of the team.
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Review from Stephen W (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly helpful staff who always have activities for the kids and help out with homework too. We don’t have regular days when we need their after school service but they always are very accommodating in fitting us in. Excellent staff and service.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for your feedback. We will shortly have a new website where parents can log on to view our planning and activities as well as menus and a virtual noticeboard. Hopefully, this will keep you more abreast of what activities we have going on each day.
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Review from Justine T (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic service puts our mind at ease knowing our son is safe and cared for while we are at work.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you so much for your lovely feedback - its really appreciated by our whole team!
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well organised childcare with friendly and helpful staff, would have no problem recommending to others.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the lovely feedback. We obviously don't promote learning or use of ICT in after schools as it's a play based facility, so we are delighted with the feedback. We will get the staff to show you our planning and evaluation booklet, so you can see in detail the activities we offer and if you have any feedback, you can share directly with the manager, we would be really grateful.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the wrap around care facility at Gilnahirk Primary (Sleepy Hollow Group) for about 4 years. He enjoys it and I love the staff. My 2nd child will be joining in the summer and he can't wait!
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the feedback. Obviously, we don't promote learning in our after schools group and try to have NO ICT at all in after schools, as the children get lots of that during the school day, so we are absolutely delighted with your lovely feedback.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I send both my kids to sleepy hollow. Would recommend it to anyone. Amazing staff and facilities. What I love most is the food menu. My wee ones are always eating the best foods.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the wonderful feedback. Much appreciated by the whole team!
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Review from Grace D (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow is a fantastic nursery and the level of care is outstanding. I have 2 children attending Sleepy Hollow full time and they both love it and all the staff are just simply amazing - I can't recommend them enough.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the wonderful feedback. Much appreciated by the whole team!
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Review from James L (Uncle of Child) published on 9 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew loves the nursery and tells me all about the amazing things they do while they are there. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for the lovely feedback.
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Review from Laura L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend the breakfast club and there are no words to describe my delight at how well they have settled. My son has Downs Syndrome and after a previous nursery refusing to accept him based on his disability, I was extremely nervous about him attending any breakfast club, however, I needn't
have worried. Sleepy Hollow was welcoming, warm and accepting from the first phone call inquiring about availability. They accepted my son as an individual and asked about his needs with no pre-judgement. He settled straight away and the staff have welcomed him with open arms and he feels so loved and cared for, which is so reassuring for me as a parent. All the staff are professional, friendly, approachable, reliable and nothing is too much troubled.
We have been there for 7 months and there have been no issues, in fact, I couldn't find fault if I tried. The staff go above and beyond to make the kids feel safe. I would recommend Sleepy Hollow to any parent.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinVery kind feedback - thank you.
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Review from Dominic M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys going to nursery and the girls take great care of him. He talks about nursery non-stop at home.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for your feedback - will pass on your lovely comments.
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Review from A B (Aunt of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nephew has attended Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery now for 5 years, I find this nursery very welcoming and the girls couldn’t be nicer. My nephew especially loves the bus driver who is amazing with all of the children. Also, Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery is great at arranging to bring my nephew to after-school
clubs which helps us out a lot.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for your lovely review - as well as your involvement in supporting all of our events!
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Review from S A K (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two grandchildren in Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery. I’m very impressed with all that they do there. Their Christmas event is outstanding. Such a warm welcome every time I am in picking up the children. They all love the bus driver and we have to stop and wave when he passes us in the street.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for your feedback. It’s lovely.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow is an excellent daycare provider. Every aspect of my child's needs are met to the highest standard. My child is familiar with all the nursery staff so there is no need to worry if she needs to be looked after by another member of the team.
The approach to learning is very unique and makes
for a very happy environment. The food is all homemade, cooked on site and changes regularly. Could not recommend Sleep Hollow highly enough. A breath of fresh air for daycare.
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Review from William D (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have had three children with Sleepy Hollow over the years. First class service in all aspects of care.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks so much for your lovely feedback.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery is an excellent nursery with excellent staff.
The staff are always thinking of the children and how to give the best experiences alongside developing and nurturing new skills.
Both I and the children are very happy with every aspect of the care provided.
Reply from Bronagh Creery, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThanks for your lovely feedback.
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Sleepy Hollow for over two years now and can't speak highly enough about it. We are always made to feel welcome by all the staff. They are extremely caring and approachable. Every day my child comes home chattering with excitement about her day and always with a creation in her hand.
Every evening the staff tell me how her day has been. I would highly recommend Sleepy Hollow as I am very confident leaving my child in such a welcoming and stimulating setting. My only problem is getting her to leave at the end of the day.
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Review from Marie B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really loves Sleepy Hollow. The staff are all very attentive to his needs. He has progressed really well since starting over a year ago. Staff are always so welcoming. The curriculum is so good and the menus and meals superb, all to a very high standard.
Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Director at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre CrumlinThank you for your review - feedback is always very important to us. We really appreciate it!
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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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