Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast

Grosvenor House, 5 Glengall Street, Belfast BT12 5AD
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  • Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast, Belfast
Puddleducks Day Nursery is a new state-of-the-art day nursery in Belfast city centre, providing busy working parents with a convenient childcare solution. 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 links... this makes it an attractive option for city centre workers.

Puddleducks offers four bespoke rooms: 2 for babies (0-2 years); toddlers (2-3 years); pre-school (3-4 years), a large indoor play area and a secure outdoor play area.

Run by highly qualified and trained childcare professionals, the nursery also provides nutritionally balanced meals and flexible contract terms to suit varying childcare needs.

Puddleducks has been created by Belfast Central Mission (BCM), one of NI’s oldest charities which has over 50 years’ experience in childcare, and will be run as a social enterprise, with all profits being invested back into the charitable work.
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Funding & Fees

Full Time: £1,200 per month (5 full days per week) or £955.00 (5 x 1/2 days per week)
Part Time (full day) £61.50 per day
Part Time (half day) £47.00 per 1/2 day

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

Contact Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast to get a personalised quote.

Contact Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

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

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 (129)

9.9

Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast has 129 reviews.

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Review from D E (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Geraldine C (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks is a really excellent nursery. All three of my grandchildren have or are attending. It offers a very inclusive experience and it's just so obvious when dropping off or picking up the little ones that the staff really love working with children. The range of activities is age appropriate
and really fun.
Staff are excellent at setting children in each day.
The menu is great. I would highly recommend it. My first grandchild attended from 2018 and I currently have two attending.
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Review from Weijia X (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They make my son happy every day. They have an indoor hall and an outdoor play area. So, no matter what the weather is like, all the children can have a larger space to play in instead of just staying in their rooms.
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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Puddleducks since 2021 and I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough! The care they provide is outstanding but most of all my daughter’s development since attending has been nothing short of amazing and that is down to the girls at Puddleducks!
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Review from D E (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 7-month-old grandson has just started his nursery journey with Puddleducks. He could not have been made more welcome and we could not have been more reassured that he was settling in and safe. The staff have been very attentive and caring and he just loves his time with them and all his new friends.
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Review from Niamh T (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in Puddleducks in November she loves it so much. She's learning every day. Making friends, learning to share and being independent. The staff are amazing! The patience they have for my child is something else she looks forward to seeing them every week. it's the best thing we did,
changing her to Puddleducks. The staff couldn't be any more helpful. I give them 10/10.
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an absolutely great nursery. Would highly recommend it to everyone. Staff is very welcoming, friendly, responsible, keeping kids busy. Love the way they have the app and I am able to see their all-day activities, pictures, and just daily routine. Also, the food looks fresh and very healthy, with
lots of fruits and vegetables. We are very happy that we did pick this nursery so long ago.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.876)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10 for Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.926 for Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast is calculated as follows: ( (200 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.926
  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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast is based on 18 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 = 3.95
    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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 18 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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Meet the Team (5)

Sharon

Sharon Malcolm

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2012

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!

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Vicki Watton

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

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.

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Aynsley Brown

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

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.

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Zoe Haire

Job Title: Room Supervisor Joined: 2019

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!

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Lois Carson

Job Title: Room Supervisor Joined: 2018

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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