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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 Orla G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Really recommend Holly House Day Nursery. My son is just over one and I was apprehensive about returning to work and sending him in full time but everyone has been fantastic, both management and the lovely girls in the baby room. They are so friendly and welcoming and my son has really settled in fantastic.
The app is great and I look forward to receiving the picture they send every day, he always looks like he's having so much fun. He is really well fed also getting a variety of fruits and veg every day which is great.

I really can't fault them at all and I'm so glad we chose Holly House.

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Review from Joanne B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Holly House Day Nursery is a great place to send children to. It is very clean on the outside and the inside. The staff are very friendly and you can approach them if you have any questions. Wee boy seems to enjoy his time when he goes and always seem to get up something different every day.

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Review from Denise L (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend Holly House Day Nursery.

I am extremely pleased with Holly House Nursery's whole setting, from menu to learning and not to forget the excellent staff that are so attentive and caring to the kids and make Holly House Nursery a great place.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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This is the second time I have sent one of my children to Holly House Day Nursery. I was very reassured once I saw that the majority of the staff are still working in Holly House. They are all very professional, friendly and caring. As having my son during the covid pandemic he wasn't able to get to mix with other children. The staff at Holly house have helped my son enormously in interacting with the other kids and also settle in well when we were very reluctant to leave him. Holly House have always kept us updated with my son's progress which is really assuring when I am at my own work.

Thank you.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to Holly House Day Nursery from whenshe was 7 months old, she just turned 4 and she still absolutely loves it.
The food is always great for the kids a great selection and she always eats really well.
They do different topics with the kids every month which keeps it interesting, letting them do lots of crafts for the boards etc.
The new system is great, where you get daily updates on what your child has been up to and get some lovely pictures.

The staff are amazing and go above and beyond daily. I feel like us as a family have made friendships with the girls and would highly recommend them to anyone for daycare.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff in Holly House have been very friendly and welcoming. There are lots of fun activities each day for my child. It is a very warm friendly home from home environment which has helped my child to settle in well and have great fun.

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Review from M M (Foster Parent of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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I love this place and so does my child. As a foster parent I really appreciate the staff being considerate and caring, the manager and all her lovely staff really care about the children and they work fantastically with the parents. I’m grateful for their hours as well, a facility opened for ten and a half hours really helps especially since I don’t have a nine to five job. The facility is well thought out, a safe environment and rooms separated to keep the ages apart but structured so that the staff are able to help each other out. They are very aware of the necessary precautions required to keep the children safe during this pandemic and have a fabulous system in place. They provide top notch meals, snacks and good wholesome home cooked meals! My child is extremely happy at Holly House Day Nursery and that makes me a happy, she adores the staff and if she’s having an off day, they take time to talk to her and understand her needs. They enjoy so many activities especially getting creative! I’d highly recommend Holly House Day Nursery.

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Review from Caroline M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Holly House is amazing! My daughter has been attending there for the past 3 1/2 years and absolutely loves it! She has great fun there and all of the staff are just fabulous! It means so much being able to go to work content knowing she is happy and being well cared for. The staff go above and beyond for the children and their parents. I would highly recommend Holly House to anyone!

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Holly House has been a fantastic setting for both my children to be cared for. The girls really make an effort to adapt to the children's individual needs and I have felt confident that they have provided the best care possible. It is like a Holly House family.

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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, excellent safety measures in place for Covid-19 restrictions. My son always has a great time when he’s in Holly House Day Nursery and is well-fed with proper food which makes me feel relieved knowing that he is having good home-cooked food and not processed heated up rubbish. He thoroughly enjoys going outside to play, singing along in the activities that they do and thoroughly enjoys all the staff there.

Reply from Pamela Purdy, Nursery Manager at Holly House Day Nursery

Thank you for your review on the daynurseries.co.uk website.

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Review from Lyndsey W (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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First-class care for my children. Structured play. A warm and welcoming environment for children and their parents. I have nothing but praise for all the staff at Holly House Day Nursery and feel confident that their needs are met whilst I am working. I would happily encourage any parent to have their child cared for at Holly House.

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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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The most friendly and welcoming staff. Always happy to answer questions and nothing is never too much. Such a lovely, welcoming place. So pleased my son is attending Holly House Day Nursery and would recommend to family and friends 100%.

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Review from Fiona W (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic staff who are brilliant with the children. I couldn't wish for better care and activities for my son who loves his time at Holly House Pre-School room. My son is a fussy eater and he's been persuaded to try new foods during snack time which has been great at expanding his diet. During closures, my child really missed Holly House and couldn't wait to get back. Thanks girls!

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Review from Abbie W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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My eight-month-old son has settled in very well. He enjoys coming into the baby room every day. Staff always comment on how well he has settled in and how good and smiley he is, which has put my mind at ease from the very start, knowing he has settled so well. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very helpful to make my child settle in. They are very supportive in how difficult it can be for both mother and child which make a huge difference in how you feel. I can not praise the staff enough for their patience and kindness and care. The facilities are so homelike which is reflected in how you feel in the environment, this makes it easier to know my child will settle in.

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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with how quickly my daughter adapted to her nursery routine.

She has been enjoying mixing with other babies of her own age and all the staff have been more than friendly and helpful. It is nice to feel at ease when she has been dropped off and getting excellent care and attention.

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Review from Rachel T (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone. The girls are so lovely and really helped my baby boy settle in. They made him feel like he was welcome.

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Review from Terri W (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent staff. Lots of feedback.

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Review from Peter M (Uncle of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Great group of girls! Very welcoming, with a friendly and homely atmosphere. Highly recommend Holly House to anyone.

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Review from J A (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent service. Caring staff and lovely place for the children. Very homely. The girls bring my granddaughter down from upstairs in after school to save me going up the stairs. Highly recommended.

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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.

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