Friends Day Nursery, Saintfield

My child loves going to nursery every day! The staff are brilliant and really get to know the children they care for. They are all very friendly and approachable.

Communication is fantastic. Parents are kept up to date and if we have ever needed to contact the nursery we have always been able to do so easily and any questions were answered fully.

Transitions from room to room are well managed and the pace is set by the children. Induction sessions are organised to help prepare the children for room moves.

The building is always clean and well organised. The rooms are bright and inviting for the children, and the toys are in good order. The children also get to go outside ofter and have a safe place to play in with a brilliant climbing frame and garden toys.

I can not recommend Friends highly enough!

Always an activity, craft or something for the kids to do! My daughter loves going! She started off in the toddler room 3 years ago and is not in the after school club.

I have had three children attend Friends over the course of the last 18 years. We have been delighted with the warm, child centred and caring environment. This is down to the staff and management who take the time to get know the children and their families. Many happy memories.

We highly recommend Friends Day Nursery! As parents of a child with Down syndrome, we were naturally anxious about finding the right setting, but the staff here made the transition seamless. They are proactive about staff training and have made thoughtful adaptations, making sure he is fully participating with his peers. Seeing him thrive, make friends, and gain independence has been wonderful. Our son gets excited to visit 'Friends' on every occasion, highlighting the trust, safety and most importantly, the happiness he experiences when in their care.

Fantastic day nursery our oldest child attended for years until they went to high school our 2nd child also attends has done from a baby.They both love it our son is so happy to go the staff our wonderful nursery is so cosy and welcoming and all the staff our brilliant. Fantastic outdoor play area and always doing different activities with the kids.Lovely home from home feel great menu for food our son has tried all different types of food which is fantastic. The staff know all the children and our very approachable would highly recommend this day nursery to anyone your children will be well looked after.

A fantastic nursery with the most caring staff, who always have time for you and nothings ever too much for them. My two girls have been there since they were babies and they love the afterschool. I recommend to anyone local

Staff are tremendous, very caring, hardworking and pleasant to deal with.

They have really taken time to get to know our child.

Our child settled really quickly and helped him settle into nursery school.

It is a brilliant and very well run Daycare!

When we were looking for a nursery for our little boy (then aged 2) we came across Friends and never looked back. The facilities are excellent and the staff are amazing. Our little boy is now in P1 and attends breakfast club and after-school club in Friends, and his brother (aged 3) is in the preschool room. Friends drop them to and from school on the days they are there, which makes life so much easier and gives us peace of mind as we know they are in safe hands. The boys absolutely love Friends and skip out in the mornings if they know they are going that day. They have both learned so much, have so much fun and have made so many little pals. Our 3 year old has a severe food allergy and carries an EpiPen, so we were naturally anxious about sending him into a nursery environment for the first time, but the staff in Friends immediately put our minds at ease. We couldn't recommend them more.

Our child has been with friends for just shy of a year now, and it has flown by. She settled in very quickly, building relationships with all of the kids and staff in her room. The food provided is great and introduces her to food she wouldn't regularly have at home, and she sleeps really well at Friends. The staff are able to communicate very clearly how our daughter is getting on, and we appreciate the regular updates through the app. Overall, our daughter is very happy and settled at Friends, and we couldn't imagine her being anywhere else

When we moved to NI from England last summer, we were anxious about settling the kids into a new setting, especially as my daughter was starting primary school and my son was only about 18months old. We chose Friends because of its fantastic outdoor space and friendly vibe, and it was the best decision. 1 year later, both my kids love going to Friends, and I have to drag them away at hometime! Friends pick up my daughter straight from school for After School Club, and they're also super helpful in covering gaps in childcare when e.g., school finishes early or over the summer holidays. All the staff are not only professional and efficient, but genuinely warm and friendly. I would happily recommend Friends to anyone looking for a fun, vibrant, safe and caring environment for their children with outstanding space for outdoor play.

Knowing my daughter is in a positive, caring environment gives me peace of mind. I would recommend Friends to any parent looking for a place where their child will be truly valued and supported.

Upon relocating home (NI) from England, I viewed Friends and instantly got a warm and welcoming feeling. Management were really understanding about reserving days as I hadnt ironed out the finer details with my employer etc. Being a first time mum, and anxious enough about leaving my 9 month old to return to work, I couldn't rate the experience ive got from the staff at friends enough. My daughter has formed a great bond with all the staff; knowing she is safe, happy and extremely well cared for makes it all the more easier leaving her to go to work. The activities they do & learning through play has had a positive impact on her development and character. Fabulous Nursery.

It's such a comfort knowing she's so well cared for, happy and thriving.

My little boy has been at Friends Nursery just over a month now and it has been a great experience so far. Whilst we are very new to the setting we have been made to feel very comfortable and reassured that my son is being well looked after and cared for in a safe and secure enviornment. My little boy has settled in so well and all the staff have been very welcoming and supportive. There is excellent communication, with lovely updates on how my little ones day is going.

I couldn't recommend this nursery enough! Being a first time mum I was very nervous putting my son into child care, but the staff and the environment really put me at ease. I love how they treat every child as an individual and really take the time to get to know them. They have made my son's nursery transition very smooth and knowing he is safe hands when I leave for work is the best thing a mum could ask for.

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A fabulous setting with really caring and approachable staff. I feel happy in the knowledge that my kids are well looked after and are both learning and having fun. The place has a very homely and family feel.

Friends Day Nursery is a great nursery. My daughter has been going there since she was 7 months old and now 16 months, runs through the door and over to the staff. They take great care of her and are always doing fun activities. The staff are all very friendly and trustworthy. Highly recommend!

Friends Day Nursery is the best nursery with the best staff. I have worked in nurseries and had my children in numerous settings and Friends out do them all. The staff are so caring and loving, my little girl loves every member and has settled in every room. Two staff members in particular are fantastic and not just managers who sit in their office they are hands on and approachable! The food is fantastic as well my little girl loves her food and she eats like a queen everyday!

Overall I would really recommend Friends Day Nursery it ticks the boxes I was looking for as a parent. I have already started enquiring about a place for my next child.