Kids@BT9

58-60 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast BT9 7AQ
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9.9 159 Reviews
  • Kids@BT9, Belfast
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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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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Time - £329
    Full Day - £76
    Two children – Full Time - £547

  • Fees applicable from April 1st 2025.

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 (159)

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Kids@BT9 has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids@BT9 has 159 reviews.

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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience is excellent. The staff are amazing. They are friendly and all the time trying to help my son. My child has great progress in all skills with them.
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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the nursery care.
My child enjoys staff and activities.
She seems to learn a lot from nursery.
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves this nursery. He’s been attending since he was nine months old and he is now three. The staff are an amazing bunch of girls and I couldn’t be happier with the standard of care that he receives. The nursery is also spotless (something that I would always look for), and he’s well-fed
while he’s there. My son is always happy and smiling when I drop him off and when I collect him. I would highly recommend Kids@BT9 to anyone that is looking for a daycare/preschool place for their child.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently enrolled my child in Kids@BT9 daycare nursery and I have been extremely impressed with the quality of care they provided. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely seem to care about the wellbeing of the children. The facilities are clean nd well-maintained, with plenty of toys
and activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
What I appreciate most about Kids@BT9 is their emphasis on education and development. My child has already shown improvement in his social and cognitive skills since starting at the nursery. Overall, I highly recommend Kids@BT9 to any parents looking for a safe environment for their children.
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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our daughters attend Kids@BT9. Our youngest stared in the baby room one month ago and her older sister has been attending for two years. The staff are excellent and we note how much the girls are thriving and learning in the environment. I highly recommend Kids@BT9. The staff were extremely helpful
in supporting our eldest with the 'big emotions' and arrival of her little sister last year. Our youngest has settled in so well and we notice she is already learning so much. Activities are age appropriate and the facilities are great. All staff are friendly and management runs the place extremely well.
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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, very high standards. Always has the children’s best interest at the heart of everything. Staff have a very caring nature. They provide education at appropriate level and my children always seem to be having fun.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really couldn’t recommend this place enough for your little ones, the staff are all just so incredibly friendly and caring and most importantly you can really see that your child’s development is at the centre of everything. They do so many extra little things that make such a difference whether it’s
the music class or visits from coach or the coffee and tea morning they put on for us mums on Mother’s Day, all their trips out with the kids and the opportunity they create for us parents to get involved too. They just do so much for kids and parents. The manager just shows she really cares about her role and really seems to have such a good awareness of each individual child. She has so much experience and strong knowledge of what is important for children’s development. My son has loved every minute he has spent here and my youngest will hopefully be following suit next school year as I’m not ready to say goodbye to the place just yet!
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's my favourite Nursery in Belfast. I have 4 boys, two already was learning there, and the next two will be also. What is the best I like, that the teachers are amazing and at the end of the year (June)
They are giving for all pupils a notebook where is a lot of memory of what they were doing in
the nursery all year. Definitely recommend. I love it so much.
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Review from Judy C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended Kids@BT9, and I could not recommend it highly enough. Every single member of staff and management that we have encountered over the years has been excellent. All the staff are so caring and fun. They go over and above on a daily basis, and I know I never have to
worry about my little ones when they are there.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended two nurseries and compared to the last one Kids@BT9 exceeded my expectations. Since week one in the nursery, when he was only 17 months he was happy, entertained and very well looked after. The staff including the management are always helpful, attentive and supportive. My son tells
me every day how much he enjoyed his day at the nursery. Plays outside, arts and crafts, bun making, jo-jingles and football. There isn't a dull day for him. They pass on all his art at the end of the month. Just a lovely touch! There is an app where they post handovers and photos from his day, which makes you feel at ease knowing he is all good. I would strongly recommend Kids@BT9 to anyone who is unsure. Truly a wonderful nursery.
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Review from G R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has started since September 2022 and he loves it. Every thing is brilliant, especially activities, facilities and resources. The team are all caring professionals, they take their time to know my little one and help him to be ready for school next year.
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Review from Erika J (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids@bt9 provides outstanding care for our daughter. The staff are warm, professional, good at communicating and genuinely caring. We love the creative, messy and fun ways our daughter can play here. Our daughter has grown in confidence whilst being at Kids@bt9. We love that the children and staff are
from diverse backgrounds and are so welcoming. The facilities are bright and homely and the garden is amazing with so many simple yet innovative ways to play, construction area, water table, story corner, mud kitchen etc. We highly recommend Kids@bt9 and can say we are grateful for how well they have looked after our daughter.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend kids@BT9 enough! When I made the decision to return to work I viewed numerous childcare establishments, at one point I was reconsidering my decision to return as I couldn't bare leaving my daughter in some of the places I viewed.
That was until I met the manager of kids@BT9 and
had a viewing! The viewing was amazing from start to finish, it wasn't rushed and there wasn't a room I wasn't shown. Unlike some places, things were hidden. The facilities were spotless, all the children were so happy and the interaction they had from the staff were amazing! Each room had facilities for their age group, and I knew straight away this was the place!
Since we have started the staff have been amazing, especially during the settling in period. I wanted somewhere to help develop/stimulate, and that's exactly what she gets. The staff care about her development as much as I do.
The food/nutrition they provide is also unbelievable.
I couldn't recommend kids@BT9 enough!
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Kids@BT9 since a baby. June was his last month as he moves on to primary. I cannot rate BT9 enough. All the staff display empathy towards the babies and children. I was very nervous leaving my baby however the baby room staff reassured me from the start. He has grown into a
confident, lovely boy and this is due to the hard work and dedication of all the staff. Great leadership/management. We will miss you all.
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Review from R C (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly am delighted I found Kids@BT9 to look after my son, from the very first phone call I knew BT9 was the place to give me the peace of mind I needed while leaving my son as I went to work. The management and staff really make you feel so at ease, I am kept well informed, and the standard of
care is exceptional. My son just loves going into the nursery and every evening when collecting him he comes out buzzing about what he has done that day. Kids@BT9 is a fantastic nursery, I feel my son has progressed very well with his speech and has become a whole lot more confident interacting with other children and adults.
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Review from Reema S (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I chose Kids@BT9 school for my daughter for her pre-school sessions because it was recommended by a friend. My daughter learnt so many things. Her overall developing growth is very good. Their communication way with the children is very nice. They have a wide variety of good quality equipment and toys
and outdoor activities. All the staff members are cooperative and hard working. The playroom nursery is well maintained and stimulating.
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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic pre-school that offers a safe, clean and caring learning environment. All of the staff go the extra mile for the children which gives parents peace of mind. Management uses the resources available in the best possible way to ensure the children get the most from their pre-school experience.
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Review from Jennifer R (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this setting since 2018 and is just finishing pre-school. I have been blown away by the professionalism, care and attention to detail in the setting. In particular, I cannot fault the nursery team and the hard work and dedication. The facilities are great, and there is a large
outdoor space. A wide and varied range of educational experiences are provided, and so many interesting interventions, visitors and trips make the nursery even more exciting. Each member of staff knows the children in their care well, and my son has formed a really strong bond with them all, especially his key worker, who he talks of often and will really miss when he moves to P1.
The setting adopts a wide range of sound educational pedagogies and uses recent research to inform planning and learning. Their policies on outdoor play, messy and risky play and personal and social development, in particular, were really welcomed, and everything is so child-centred to allow every child to flourish.
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending kids@BT9 since she was 9 months old up to the preschool setting she is currently in. I don’t have enough good words to convey how highly we think of the entire staff and each of the rooms. She is delighted to leave us each morning and we know she couldn’t be in better
hands or as safe in the knowledge we are that she will thrive in P1 come September. We are just as sad that our time at BT9 will be over.
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Review from Brenda H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids@BT9 is wonderful daycare. My children have attended since they were 14 months old, they now attend the Preschool. The staff and managers throughout the facility are kind and caring, my children love going each morning and come home with stories full of the fun activities they participated in. Plenty
of facilities both indoor and outdoor. They thoroughly enjoy all the day trips they go on as well. I feel confident my children are well taken care of and their development has come on massively since they started Preschool.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.912)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.912 for Kids@BT9 is calculated as follows: ( (384 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 419 Ratings = 4.912
  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 35 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 35 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 just recently completed her Masters in Early Years at Stranmillis University College. Laura has a passion for early years and advocates for the benefits of the outdoors and upholds children's rights.

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