Kids@BT9

58-60 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast BT9 7AQ
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9.9 159 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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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)

9.9

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 Preyanga D (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After viewing the nursery and seeing how friendly the staff were I immediately knew my kids were going to settle in. The kids always have fun and there are so many activities for them to do. Couldn't recommend Kids@BT9 enough!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Right from the moment I viewed the nursery I was so at ease with the procedures in place due to the current situation (covid 19). The staff were very welcoming and interacting with the children. The nursery manager who showed us around, explained everything in great detail, which put us at ease. I
would highly recommend Kids@BT9.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended the preschool session at Kids@BT9. She absolutely loved it. The staff were brilliant in helping her settle in, especially because she had not previously attended daycare/nursery before. She loved all the messy play i.e paint, soil, sand, water, playdough, etc. She particularly enjoyed
the musician who came in every fortnight to sing and dance with them. She still talks about her often. Brilliant nursery with brilliant staff and management.
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Review from Emer K (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and management are brilliant. Well qualified, ambitious, helpful, kind and caring staff and management make this a pleasure to deal with. I couldn't recommend Kids@BT9 highly enough.
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids@BT9 is an exceptional daycare provider. Since our son started just over 12 months ago we have seen such amazing progress in his physical, mental and emotional development. The staff encourage all sorts of play and interaction between the children and he comes home with so many stories about what
a fantastic time he’s had. Everything is so well organised and with the monthly newsletter we feel very involved in the themes so we can also join in at home.
Since all these uncertain times of 2020, the manager and the team have taken great care in ensuring staff and children are safe at all times with numerous new policies and procedures. I always feel that I can approach the staff with any questions and they are always so helpful.
I couldn’t recommend this daycare enough.
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Review from Y W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids@BT9 have been so kind and engaging to our baby girl. I was very worried about leaving her as she isn't a great eater or sleeper, but she has now settled in well.
Activities seem to be fun and the updates on the parent's app are very reassuring.
I'm looking forward to seeing her grow and develop
as she moves through the rooms.
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Review from Scarlett D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The baby room is very well organised with lots of structured activities. Toys are orientated towards sensory experience and learning. Various activities throughout the week eg. sensory play (rice, shredded paper, paint) and outdoor activities ensure children are getting the stimulation need for development.
I'm very pleased with the high level of professionalism from the staff and they seem genuinely interested in the children. Food is prepared on-site and appears of a good standard. Very happy with the overall level of care provided.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend Kids@BT9 (the one-year-old in the baby room and the four-year-old in preschool). Both have developed considerably since attending. The staff and management are knowledgeable and friendly. The premises are conducive to learning and developing. We are very pleased with our choice
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Review from Joan M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two older children attended Kids@BT9 crèche and pre-school, with my third child soon to join crèche.
I have no hesitation in recommending both crèche and pre-school. The staff and management are second to none. You can go to work with the confidence that your child will have a fun-filled day and
on some occasions, won’t even want to come home with you!
I have found management to be really supportive at times when I’ve needed to change/reduce days etc.
My daughter completed Kids@BT9 Pre-School in June this year and I have watched her grow into a child who is very ready for P1. This is all down to the great team of staff who show so much dedication to their job. Their graduation ceremony is one not to be missed!
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Review from Karen K (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the transition back to work very difficult and leaving my son was particularly difficult but I know he was in safe hands. His settling in was handled very well and compassionately (for both of us). In particular, the mynurserypal facility is excellent and the updates (especially the photos)
are fantastic! This brightens my day and I appreciate the time it takes the staff to do this. It is particularly good to hear very specific details of my son's day and his development at pick up, staff are very tuned into his needs. The care and attention given to ensuring a varied day are also excellent, particularly the time outdoors. The little events and celebrations are also fantastic. The nursery is also very well managed and organised, the staff are so pleasant and it is really clean.
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Review from K B (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was doubtful if my 9 months old daughter would settle at daycare or not. But the staff at Kids@BT9 are very caring and supportive who made us feel at ease. Our daughter got settled quicker than I thought, very happy with the staff and overall facilities.
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Review from R A (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (2 years old) has been at Kids@BT9 for over 2 months and absolutely loves it! The staff are very professional and caring and it's great to see the photos on the activities she is doing during the day. The nursery is clean, bright and very welcoming. We could not be happier with Kids@BT9.
So glad we chose it.
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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. From going to my initial walk around when I was still pregnant (yes, I am that organised), through settling in, to now. It has just got better and better!
My daughter started when she was 9 months old in the baby room and although we had a few teary moments,
in the beginning, she loves the place now. She will literally run in through the door.
She is now in wobbler room, which she loves as she gets outside as much as possible.
All the staff have been excellent, it was sad to move from baby room, as she had formed such a bond with the girls there, but the wobbler room girls are just as great. They all get hugs and kisses each day.
Everyone of the staff, including management are so friendly, and if you've any issues, which is very rare, they will happily resolve asap.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Kids@BT9 for over a year now and as a young mother, I feel very comfortable around the staff to share and ask for advice.
I love checking and seeing her wee photos and the wee activities she's doing each day on my nursery pal.
I would highly recommend Kids@BT9.
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Review from Angela V (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Kids@BT9 for over 2 years and they continually go up in my expectations. The quality of care, love and affection they show my children is unbelievable. I am a clean freak and can honestly say how clean and fresh and well maintained the rooms and buildings are. The nursery always smells
fresh. Keep up the great work.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Kids@BT9 now a few months and absolutely loves it.
He settled in straight away and gets excited to go in every day. The staff in the baby room are very welcoming and show great care towards my son.
Great staff and management.
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Review from Andrea W (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of the nursery has been excellent in every aspect. All of the staff are welcoming and friendly.
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Review from Z L (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started in the Tweenie room at Kids@BT9. Being a first-time mum, I was scared and rather anxious at leaving my child but the girls have been simply amazing. Everything was explained to me thoroughly and thanks to the new Ipad system I can read how my child's day has been, a huge
weight of my mind! The nursery itself is beautifully decorated, well structured good outside garden area and very well run. My daughter has completely come out of her shell and loves going to nursery in the morning, this is all down to the caring staff. I can't recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Elizabeth M (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Words cannot describe Kids@BT9. I have two children attending babies and junior Pre-School and cannot praise the staff enough. A very high standard is set by the management and staff with quality, care, love and real empathy for my children. On Saturday we had a daycare to raise money for a defibrillator
fantastic. We sneaked off for breakfast and my children enjoyed Jo Jingles, face painting and a Magician with a real rabbit. Fantastic nursery. Would never send my children anywhere else. Keep up the good work all the team.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is in the Wobbler room of Kids@BT9. Each day he attends he is cared for by the best staff possible, who really put me at ease and reassured me when my child was settling into the nursery. As if the staff here don't do enough they opened for a Saturday fun day to raise money for a defibrillator.
The entire morning was so well organised with lots for the children to do, giving us parents a few hours to ourselves. I highly recommend Kids@BT9 and when my next baby comes along I will definitely be sending them.
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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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