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Holly House Day Nursery

54 Belfast Road, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 7JP
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Holly House Day Nursery, Craigavon
Holly House Day Nursery, Craigavon
Holly House Day Nursery, Craigavon

Holly House Nursery is part of a chain of nurseries - Clear Day Nurseries. The Nursery offers a loving homely environment for your child. Holly House has been established for over 20 years offering care for children aged 3 months – 12 years old. Management and many staff have been part of the nursery for over 10 years.

The large house and purpose built pre-school unit offers age-appropriate activities and resources...  

Funding & Fees

Full Time - £274.00
Daily Rate - £63
Two children – Full Time ONLY - £457.00

After - school - £31.00

Fees applicable from April 1st 2026.

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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

  • Pamela Clarke (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-17:30
  • Tuesday 07:00-17:30
  • Wednesday 07:00-17:30
  • Thursday 07:00-17:30
  • Friday 07:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Public Holidays

Holly House Day Nursery Reviews (87)

9.8

Holly House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holly House Day Nursery has 87 reviews.

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Review from C B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, caring staff, accomodating of our child's needs. Open and regular communication to ensure parents and nursery staff are on the same page. Would highly recommend Holly House to all parents!

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Review from Ionela-Cristina M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am delighted with all the care, staff and all education and activities that my son is receiving at Holly House.

I am glad that I choose this nursery for my son. Also happy with all development that my son is achieving every day.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son started in Holly House in November. He is still really struggling with drop offs and I couldnt praise the staff enough for how they handle my son when he is in such a state. Staff are so caring & considerate. I normally get a communication, usually a picture within 30 minutes of leaving my son off, just to assure me he has settled and is doing well. My son comes home after nursery and tells us how much fun he has had - i couldnt recommend Holly House enough!

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Review from Oonagh M (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Holly House since she was 10 months old. She is just about to turn 3 and she loves it there. The staff work tirelessly to care for all of the children's needs and make plenty of time for fun and developmental activities. My husband and I feel so content, knowing that our wee girl is so happy and so well cared for there. We can't praise all the staff enough! They all know her name, even staff from other rooms or who don't work directly with the children. To me, that really shows the ethos of the nursery - the children are central to all that they do. Also a quick note about the food - my daughter eats like a queen! The food provides a varied, nutritious diet. My daughter will eat most things, but I think the menu caters to children with plainer tastes too.

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Review from Rachael O (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started Holly House this month and was settling in to the pre school room. The staff have been excellent, with nothing being too much trouble. Holly House have been so welcoming and helpful and my little boy has settled very well. It is an excellent, well run nursery with a really lovely atmosphere.

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Review from Sinead T (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Holly House has been the best nursery I could have asked for for my son. They have gone above and beyond what I would have expected a nursery to do for the children, and the kind gestures they do to show appreciation for their parents as well as the children has always really been such a lovely touch. My son has been with them since he was a baby and he's had a blast in the preschool room in particular. Holly House have been so good at giving them trips and fun experiences, again which I never would have expected. The activities and projects they do are teaching the little ones so much and in such a fun and exciting way. As a parent, I love the layout of the rooms - they're so spacious, clean and it has a really homely feel. All the children get on so well with other too. Everything Holly House has done for my son could not be more appreciated by us. We will truly miss everyone when my son starts preschool in September. Holly House are the best!

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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son started Holly House in March 2025 and he has settled in so well.All the staff are very good with him and so attentive with him.He has come on so well since attending, his language has improved and he socialises with others much better.I would definitely recommend Holly House!

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Review from Louise O (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with Holly House. The staff are so friendly and approachable and it really is a home from home.

Their attention to detail is super and my 2 girls are very settled and happy there - would highly recommend.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been with Holly House Day Nursery for 2.5 years. I could not recommend them more highly enough. The staff are lovely and communicate really well face to face, and through the app, providing little updates/photos. Management has always been very accommodating and has been able to book our child in for extra days when needed throughout the year when booked in advance. It's a 10/10 from me!

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are very pleased with the care our son receives at Holly House Day Nursery. He has been treated so well from the baby room right through to the preschool room. He seems very happy and like he is having lots of fun every time I go to pick him up. I think highly of the staff.

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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves Holly House, always happy to go, well looked after and would highly recommend. They keep us updated with regular pictures and daily breakdowns of nap times and food. Food is varied and there's plenty of educational activities.

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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Delighted with the care and attention provided to date - the staff have taken on board everything we have said and have always answered all our questions. We are also very happy with the amount of updates we regularly receive, despite of staff probably being very busy, we always get a photo as well.

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Review from Lianne B (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son and daughter go to Holyhouse. We had a bad experience at his previous nursery and I was a bit nursery about his adjustment. He settled so quickly thanks to 'the ladies' they supported us through moving house and potty training.

My daughter also joined the baby room, I think I needed more adjustment than she did. Again, we were so supported.

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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Staff are amazing and so friendly. My little girl loves going to Holly House, she's smiles every time we go through the door.

The girls especially in the baby room are like her second family, they have helped her through all the stages of development from when she was 5 months old.

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Review from Bogdana B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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All the ladies in wobblers and toddlers are magnificent. My little one adores all of them and cannot wait to give them a hug the second she arrives in the morning. They provide peace of mind, but also dimmer the guilt feeling we all know too well when you leave your little one at nursery. I'm very thankful to all the staff at Holly House! You ladies rock!

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Review from Michelle H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff are warm and friendly and have taken any little concern I’ve had (e.g. my daughter feeling unwell) seriously. The house is always warm, clean and full of educational toys. My daughter is very happy being dropped off and happy, but not relieved, to be picked up. We would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Shari C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is the best nursery I found, with clean, bright rooms with quality equipment and toys. My toddler loves it; my second child will join the nursery soon. We were supposed to move to Armagh but we didn’t as I couldn’t find a nursery of the same standard as Holly House Day Nursery. Once you experience this, it is tough to lower your standards.

I highly recommend it!

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at Holly House in January 2024 and loves it. Every day when dropping her off and picking her up she's full of smiles for everyone, which just makes going back to work after maternity leave so much easier.
They always have good nutritious snacks and meals, and lots of activities going on. So she's well cared for.
The staff are all lovely and send regular updates and pics throughout the day. The manager has also been so helpful in answering any questions we've had.

All in all, I don't think we could have found a better nursery for our wee one.

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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been in Holly House Day Nursery for a few months now and she loves it. She’s always been social but she’s really improved with her communication as well as her physical development, and we’ve really appreciated how happy she’s been after starting at daycare.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff go above and beyond for the children. I feel at complete ease leaving my child in their care. It feels like home from home. They do so many activities with them and celebrate all the holidays with wonderful crafts. Delighted that I chose Holly House for my daughter’s daycare.

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Awards / Recognitions (17)

  • Recipient: Clear Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Holly House Day NurseryDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
  • Recipient: Clear Day NurseriesDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025

Meet the Team (7)

Pamela Purdy Job Title: Manager Joined: 2002
Pamela Purdy

Pamela started in 2002 and is currently the manager of Holly House and has been since 2013.

Cara McCracken Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008
Cara McCracken

Cara started in 2008 and has been Deputy Manager of Holly House since 2014.

Nicola Headley Job Title: Unit Head of Baby Room Joined: 2005
Nicola Headley

Nicola started in Holly House in 2005.

Karen Young Job Title: Unit Head of Wobbler Room Joined: 2008
Karen Young

Karen has worked in Holly House since 2008.

Amanda Magowan Job Title: Unit Head of Toddler Room Joined: 2018
Amanda Magowan

Amanda started in Holly House in 2018.

Alana Marno Job Title: Unit Head of Pre-School Joined: 2013
Alana Marno

Alana started in Holly House in 2013.

Gemma Adams Job Title: Unit Head of After-School Joined: 2004
Gemma Adams

Gemma started in Holly House in 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holly House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Holly House Day Nursery accepts?

Holly House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Holly House Day Nursery Open?

Holly House Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-17:30, Tuesday 07:00-17:30, Wednesday 07:00-17:30, Thursday 07:00-17:30, Friday 07:00-17:30.

How many Children does Holly House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Holly House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Holly House Day Nursery to the centre of Craigavon?

4.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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