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Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast

Grosvenor House, 5 Glengall Street, Belfast BT12 5AD
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Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast, Belfast
Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast, Belfast
Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast, Belfast

Puddleducks Day Nursery is a 70 space day nursery in Belfast city centre, providing busy working parents with not only exceptional child-centred care, but also a convenient childcare solution right in the heart of the city. The modern, purpose built day Nursery, located on Glengall Street caters for 0-4 year olds. It is located just 2 minutes' waddle from Grand Central Station and is easily accessed via the main motorway...  

Funding & Fees

Full Time: £1,380 per month (5 full days per week) or £1099 (5 x 1/2 days per week)
Part Time (full day) £70.75 per day

Part Time (half day) £54.00 per 1/2 day

April 2026 prices

Puddleducks is registered with the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) which could offer you an additional 15% discount on your fees.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • BCM
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

  • Sharon Malcolm (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Registered Charity Number

  • NIC101271

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 10 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:30
  • Tuesday 08:00-17:30
  • Wednesday 08:00-17:30
  • Thursday 08:00-17:30
  • Friday 08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • New Years Day, St Patricks Day, Easter Monday & Tuesday, May Day, 12th & 13th July, August Bank Holidays (end of month) & 1 week Christmas

Parking

  • Parking for pick-up and drop-off is available on site.

Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast Reviews (135)

9.9

Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast has 135 reviews.

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Review from Una M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been in Puddleducks since April and I cannot recommend it enough!
The staff are fantastic with him, and he's come on leaps and bounds in development with their help. He's clearly very happy there and it helps soften the blow of leaving him in the nursery when I see pictures of him there having a brilliant time with the staff and other children.

The communication with parents is fantastic from helpful tips on how to help your child with language development to giving updates on the developing childcare funding initiatives in Northern Ireland.

Reply from Alan Irwin, Business Development Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast

Thanks so much for taking time to review, and we are glad that you are having a positive experience of Puddleducks.

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Review from Ashwini K (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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They are so good at what they do! They gave me enough time for my child to settle down and made him feel second home. He feels so secure to be around them, he has never been away from us still he prefers to go there every day. They give so many updates about the kids' growth, achievements and milestones which is super helpful for parents. They also find the child's interest and encourage them towards it. The app is very helpful in every possible way! I absolutely recommend anyone to trust and choose Puddleducks.

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter (1 year old) has just started attending Puddleducks. Being a first-time Mom, leaving her was not at all easy. But the staff at Puddleducks made the settling much smoother for both myself and my baby. They were very approachable and friendly since the nursery tour. Settling in sessions were very useful. They are very proactive in letting us know how my baby is doing there by sending us messages, videos and photos which I love the most. Puddleducks was recommended by my friends who had sent their kids there and I can now do the same for anyone who needs good care for their baby.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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I utilise Puddleducks as a back-up facility for my child when her usual childcare is unavailable, and Puddleducks always make my child's experience a great one. The staff are always welcoming and my child settles really well as a result even though it is not her usual childcare facility.

I've used Puddleducks many times in the last two years and have always felt like my child is well cared for and has a great experience while she is there. It is always a positive when we arrive and the staff recognise my child as she does not attend regularly.

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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child has just started In Puddleducks and I am delighted with the way she is settling in. She is genuinely cared for while in the team's care. The communication through the app is great and knowing your wee one is safe and cared for is priceless!

Reply from Alan Irwin, Business Development Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast

Thank you for such positive feedback, and glad that she is feeling so at home with us here

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Review from Jennifer C (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Puddleducks for over a year and I couldn't recommend it enough. All the staff are kind and friendly, the constant updates on the app are very reassuring that he is having a good time. Keep up the good work.

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Review from D E (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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We just moved to Belfast from abroad with our almost 3-year-old twins. They have been greeted at Puddleducks Nursery by such warm people. Thanks to the app, we can follow their daily activities, nap time and more (we see that they go outside every day and enjoy excellent and healthy food). It is such a relief to see the boys in such good hands. Thank you Puddleducks Team!

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Review from Clare R (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise Puddleducks enough. The staff are fabulous and my little boy absolutely loved it, he used to clap his hands in excitement when we reached the door. The regular updates are lovely and the food is delicious. Thank you guys, it’s a credit to you all.

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Review from Aaron M (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery with excellent staff. They update the app frequently with details and pictures of the activities they're doing and what your child has eaten throughout the day.

My little girl loves it so much she even asks to go in on the days she isn't there.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Everything is super. Staff are so friendly, very professional and super kind. My toddler loves each and everyone there. They are treating her as if she is one of their family. I can’t thank them enough. Also my daughter's skills have been developed a lot.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both of our daughters went to Puddleducks. It’s an incredibly caring and happy place for children. We watched our little girls thrive. The staff are friendly, considerate and sensible. We can’t recommend it enough.

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Review from Ganga G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My eldest one used to go here and now my youngest one also goes here. He really enjoys here and all the staff are very good and well trained. My son enjoys all activities and the garden play area. I am very happy with the service provided.

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Review from Karen C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Puddleducks Day Nursery since September 2022 and she absolutely loves it there. When she first started attending it was a difficult transition as she hadn't been used to being with non family members but, I found the staff were all very warm and nurturing towards her that she soon settled. The team are also very friendly and accommodating with parents and keep you regularly updated throughout the day with photos and notes of how the children have eaten and slept. It is reassuring for me to know that my daughter is being looked after by people who really care about her and who take their roles as carers of children very seriously. The nursery provides plenty of stimulation for the children with lots of different activities to take part in, plus they get regular outdoor time during the day which was really important for me. All in all I would absolutely recommend Puddleducks!

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Review from Matthew L (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Really can't fault the nursery. They have built such a great foundation and environment for the children in aiding all aspects of their development. From February 2021, when my daughter started, the family feel they have created was definitely there from the get-go and it still exists to this day. All the staff should be very proud of the job and support they are providing all the children as it's second to none and you couldn't get it from any other nursery in the surrounding area and region. Keep up the great work!

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Review from Charlene B (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Puddleducks is an amazing establishment. All the girls are extremely helpful, caring and reliable. I know when my son is there he is in the best, most capable and nurturing bunch! He is not only cared for physically but emotionally. He learns new things each day and has made friends for life. There are lots of activities and fun for all. Puddleducks is run to a very high standard and the food is very nutritional with plenty of variety.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Puddleducks is an excellent nursery. My daughter has been there since she was 11 months and she loves it. It's so nice to be able to drop her off for the day knowing she's having a great time. The staff couldn't be kinder and I love seeing pictures of what she's up to throughout the day on the app. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Review from Charanya N (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Excellent service provided by Puddleducks Day Nursery team. The staffs are courteous and the ambience is very welcoming for the kids. The care and attention that they provide is commendable! I have been recommending Puddleducks to all my friends.

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Review from Aditya D (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Staff are cordial and professional, they bond with the child admiringly, the account provided at the end of the day is appreciable, management is friendly and helpful. The in-house Chef runs a tight ship, food hygiene rating is maintained at 5, provides healthy and balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks, the menu for the week is shared beforehand, veg alternatives are provided where required. Daily activities are well planned for engagement and development of the child, food, sleep, pics, and other required details are shared with the parents via the app. The nursery has four children's rooms divided by age group, it has a huge indoor hall which is an added plus, given the Belfast weather, the nursery is indeed blessed with it. The indoor hall is well insulated, illuminated, and heated, provides for ample space for the children to run and play. Centrally located in Belfast, it is favourably accessible by public transport. Overall, a first-rate nursery, would highly recommend

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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It's a great place for toddlers to learn and play! My baby is happy and that makes me a happy parent. My 2-year-old daughter has been attending for the past two and half months and she has learned so much since going here. The facility is nice, the staff is awesome! I’ll recommend anyone in need of a preschool for their child

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Review from Priti W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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The Puddleducks Day Nursery is amazing! The staff is extremely friendly and professional. My son looks forward to going there every day. Also, for the parents whose kids are new to daycare,you need not worry, for your kids will be safe and secure there. Kids who may be apprehensive at first will quickly adjust, as the staff will lovingly reassure them every day. It’s a relief to me as a mother to know that when I drop him off every morning-he will be well taken care of.

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Meet the Team (5)

Sharon Malcolm Job Title: Manager Joined: 2012
Sharon Malcolm

Sharon has worked in the early years sector for over 20 years and has managed Puddleducks since it opened in 2012.

She is passionate about maximising the potential of all children in her care and has a particular interest in a child's emotional well-being, understanding that this is a fundamental area of child development to 'get right' in the very early years.

She has 2 children Evan & Connie, a puppy Archie and Garfield the cat!

Sharon loves the North coast and enjoys nothing more than a long dander on the beach with her children and Archie... finishing off with a bite to eat in the Harbour bistro!

Vicki Watton Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012
Vicki Watton

Vicki has been working in Puddleducks since we 1st opened our doors back in 2012. She has a logical and methodical approach to her work and will go out of her way to offer support and guidance to any of the team, for which many of the team are grateful.

Vicki has worked closely with Sharon over the last 10 years to develop 'The Puddleducks Approach' to care and learning. She is passionate about Puddleducks being the best for all of the children who attend and works tirelessly to ensure best practice is implemented on a daily basis.

Outside of work, most of Vicki's time is spent with her nieces and nephews who she just loves to spoil.

Aynsley Brown Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016
Aynsley Brown

Aynsley started in Puddleducks as a Nursery Assistant back in 2016 but she demonstrated strong leadership qualities and was soon promoted to Room Supervisor. In 2020, after successfully completing her Level 5 Play-work, she was promoted to Deputy Manager.

Aynsley's experience from completing the Playwork course has been beneficial to all of Puddleducks. She has shared her learning with all of the team and recognises the importance of purposeful play, loose parts in the play and managed risk-taking.

Aynsley has such a bubbly fun-filled personality which makes her impossible not to love!

She is a proud Mum to her baby boy Orson and makes the most of her spare time making wonderful memories as a family.

Zoe Haire Job Title: Room Supervisor Joined: 2019
Zoe Haire

Zoe was promoted to Room Supervisor within 4 months of starting in Puddleducks back in 2019. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in their early years having worked in the sector for more than 10 years. Zoe has an eye for detail and makes sure that everything is 'just right' for all of the children under her care and supervision.

Zoe is the besotted Mum of Mya-Jayne (who comes to work with her mummy) and loves nothing more than family time with her, her partner and her dogs!

Lois Carson Job Title: Room Supervisor Joined: 2018
Lois Carson

Lois has been part of our Puddleducks family since 2018. She came to us as a student on placement when she was studying for her foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS). During college holidays, she worked as a nursery assistant and then was offered a full-time post on completion of her ECS course.

Lois has a very calming influence on the children and the rest of the team and finds the positives in every situation. When the opportunity for promotion came along, there was no hesitation in offering the role of Room Supervisor to Lois.

Lois is a keen skateboarder and loves getting to the beach where she enjoys surfing and bodyboarding! She also enjoys helping out at her parent's farm at the weekends.

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