Kids@BT9

58-60 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast BT9 7AQ
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9.9 162 Reviews
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Kids@BT9, first opened in March 2011 and offers a loving, homely environment for children.

The nursery was originally two large, detached houses which have been renovated, equipped and resourced to provide a bright and stimulating environment for children.

The baby unit provides care for from birth to two years old. Each room offers age appropriate activities and resources with separate sleeping facilities.

The pre-school and junior pre-school building offers a fun-filled busy day for all the children. The pre-school curriculum is complemented by weekly visits from Jo Jingles.

The garden is divided for each age group with plenty of room to run around, explore and climb on an adventure playground.

The children love to share a story on the large story-telling seat.

Learning through play and developing the six areas of learning, helps the team to ensure every child’s individual needs are met.
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Funding & Fees

Full Time - £339
Full Day - £78.00
Two children – Full Time - £563.50

Fees applicable from April 1st 2026.

Contact Kids@BT9 to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Vincent (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 77

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Private car park at rear nursery via Ulsterville Drive.

Kids@BT9 Reviews (162)

9.9

Kids@BT9 has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids@BT9 has 162 reviews.

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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and pre school. I have had two children attend since March 2021. The eldest has moved onto primary school and the younger one still attends pre school and wrap around care. Their experience at Kids@BT9 has set them up well and prepared them for primary school.


The staff are friendly,

approachable and have a great way in each of the rooms. The different rooms stimulate the needs and age range appropriately from baby, toddler and up to pre school.


My children enjoy attending and look forward to going in. Kids @BT9 is very reliable and offer excellent communication. We highly recommend.

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Review from Bhargavi J (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
it perfectly balances a professional, high-standard curriculum with a warm, cozy atmosphere.
The Vibe: Housed in charming converted buildings, it's bright, spotless, and much more intimate than a typical commercial center.
The Staff: Genuinely "incredible" teachers who know every child by name and
provide the kind of reassuring updates that make a working parent's day.
The Perks: Excellent outdoor play spaces, a private car park (a lifesaver in BT9!), and a 7:30 AM start for easy commuting.
A true home from home environment. I was very happy that my daughter got a place.
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Kids@BT9. Our son started in February, and from the very beginning the team put our minds completely at ease. They went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and made sure he had a place in the wobbler room, which we really appreciated.
We were amazed
at how quickly he settled in. What could have been a difficult transition turned into a smooth and positive experience and he now goes in smiling every day and happily waves us goodbye, which says everything.
The staff are absolutely wonderful. The girls in the room are so caring and attentive, and we love receiving regular updates and observations throughout the day. It's so reassuring to know he's in such a nurturing, supportive environment.
We're truly grateful for the care and dedication shown to our son and would highly recommend Kids@BT9 to any parent.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As always, the staff are fabulous. They are so friendly and really make the kids feel at home.
My eldest said, "I love my teachers because they make paper airplanes".
They are great at keeping us updated and really collaborate with us. Events like the big bedtime read for preschoolers, etc, are invaluable.
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Review from Damien M (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was 11 months when she started back in October '25 and the five months that have followed have been amazing for her. This is down to the amazing, friendly and hard working staff at Kids@BT9. My daughter absolutely loves attending everyday and it's a huge relief for me and my wife knowing
she is being well cared for everyday.
10/10 nursery!
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Kids @ BT9 from the babies room right through wobblers and tweenies, and we've honestly loved it. It's been so nice watching her grow and settle at each stage.
The staff are all so friendly and caring, you can tell they really look after the kids and know them well. Since starting,
we've noticed such a difference in her speech and her manners, she's come on so much and is a lot more confident too.
She's always happy going in and comes home chatting about her day, which is lovely to see. It just feels like a really warm, safe place for her.
We'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a daycare !
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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with kids@bt9. Our youngest is in the nursery and he loves it. The staff are great with him and he is so well looked after. He loves going in! The staff are great at keeping us updated via the app and when we collect him.


Our eldest is in the preschool. The staff are amazing at encouraging

independence and getting the kids ready for school. He absolutely loves going to preschool! The staff are so friendly and helpful and always keep us updated on how he's getting on. We have also loved all the extra activities that they put on- the big bedtime read, the daily mile, the stay and play session, the nativity and all the outings they arrange!


We feel that kids@bt9 is so well run and are so grateful for the care they give both our boys! Thank you! And we would 100% recommend to friends and family :).

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Review from Xiauqing L (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was enjoying the time in Kids@BT9. Before she never spoke in English. After finishing the preschool in Kids@BT9, she started to say words and phrases in English. It is a big achievement.
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Review from Norah A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is not the only school my son has attended, we have experiences, but honestly, this school is the best. Everyone here is truly wonderful in every detail. I am very grateful to the staff and the leaders. They are amazing, and I deeply appreciate the love they put into their work.
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Review from Sananya S (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so thankful to all teachers, they helped my daughter to grow from a shy girl to an amazing girl.
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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am late in providing my review but my son had attended this creche from Sept 2022-June 2024. After having a while to reflect on our time at Kids at BT9. He couldn't of been at a better place, there was structured play, well planned meals, themes continuously throughout the year, regular updates with
pictures. There's really no place like Kids at BT9. Every day my son was treated like a child of their own. A particular staff member was unbelievable with him, she was a real motherly figure and made my son's experience. She helped him every step of the way. They nurtured the children so well and understood all their needs. My son's ASD was caught by an early age also with the help of Kids at BT9 and they helped him develop and progress. He was integrated into everything and they made everything seem possible. Overall, the creche was just fantastic and having all the memories through the online system as well of his time there was an added bonus.
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Review from Bethany H (Aunt of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece is absolutely thriving at nursery with the help of her teachers.
Drop offs and pick ups go so smoothly. The staff are so welcoming and friendly.
I love the updates/photos on the app of what she gets up to through out the day and all her art work that gets sent home!
She has learnt so
much in the short space of time she has been there.
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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Kids@bt9 in January 2025 I felt very uneasy about leaving her to go back to work being a first time mum but from day 1 the staff within the baby room have been exceptional! She absolutely loves her days in nursery and it's so reassuring that I'm kept up to date throughout the day
on the app and sent photos of her, couldn't recommend Kids@bt9 enough!
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Review from Soraia D (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the day I visited this nursery, I just had the feeling this was the best place for my baby daughter and I was absolutely right! The level of care, safety, cleanliness, learning and support is of great standard. My baby daughter started going when she was only 6 months old on full-time basis and
I couldn't see her being happier than she is! She loves all staff members from her room and she is always so content doing all the activities and while playing with her friends. I have had previous experience with other nurseries and I can say this is the best nursery ever and I just couldn't recommend it more. A huge thank you to all staff members because they make this possible. They are definitely an essential role in our daughter's routine and we as parents are truly grateful.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son now 3 has been here since baby room - every room has been excellent. The staff are all professional, engaged and my son loves to see them. He gets a great variety of play and activities and you can tell the thought that goes into these activities. Excellent hours for working parents and really
help alleviate the stress of knowing your child is content and well cared for. Lovely sense of community within the nursery with the monthly newsletter- would highly recommend sending your child here.
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids@BT9 provides an excellent standard of care. The staff are extremely helpful and communicate with parents well. We have sent both our children here and cannot fault it at all. We are always greeted with a smile and the team are great at making the kids feel at home in a caring atmosphere. They also
provide a good range of activities and lots of outdoor time.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using this nursery for almost 7 years and three of our children have gone here. We would highly recommend. All three of our children have loved it. It is such a comfort when you drop them off happy and pick them up happy. I can't praise the preschool team highly enough. They deliver such
high quality care and education. They are always trying new initiatives to support child development and they go above and beyond with things like nativity shows and graduation.
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Review from Bayan A (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids at BT9 is an example of a wonderful nursery where they always try their best to make children happy and learn through fun which is reflected in my son and I can see how he improved and learned a lot since he started pre-school. Thanks, Kids BT9 for all the great work.
You are really great!
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Review from Martin H (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery in Belfast today. Our son loves going there and we couldn't ask more of the staff. They are very helpful, caring, great with his development and always keep us updated on his day-to-day activities. They always have a positive attitude towards their work and we couldn't ask for more.
5 stars all the way.
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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child attends Kids @ BT9. They had an extremely positive induction due to the professionalism and care of the staff in this nursery - I can't thank them enough. The regular updates, photos and information shared on the app also made the transition much easier for me as a parent! The activities are
excellent, very engaging, age-appropriate and fun. The individualised care they have shown to my child has been so reassuring. I am so glad I picked this nursery. One area I would love to see developed further and invested in is the outside space and resources, climbing frames, outdoor play equipment etc. Overall a fantastic nursery. Thank you to all the staff!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10 for Kids@BT9 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.900 for Kids@BT9 is calculated as follows: ( (227 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 250 Ratings = 4.9
  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 Kids@BT9 is based on 21 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 77 number of registered child places is 15.4, which has been reached with 21 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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Laura Vincent

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

Laura has completed a BA (Hons) and a Master's in Early Years and is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Educational Professional Practice at Stranmillis University College. Laura has a passion for early years and advocates for the benefits of the outdoors and upholding children's rights.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids@BT9

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids@BT9 accepts?

Kids@BT9 accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids@BT9 Open?

Kids@BT9 is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kids@BT9 have capacity for?

Kids@BT9 has capacity for a total of 77 Children.

How far is Kids@BT9 to the centre of Belfast?

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

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