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.

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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 Caoimhe (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would wholeheartedly recommend Puddleducks. Our son has settled so well there and we have seen a big difference in his development since he started. The staff are all lovely, friendly and attentive to all of the children.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl has been with Puddleducks for almost 10 months and I couldn't recommend the nursery and staff lightly enough! My daughter loves the nursery and has formed great bonds with the staff in her current room and the other children. My husband and I are both working parents and we are very content
leaving our daughter here five days a week and know she is in very reliable hands! I also am so pleased with the different activities the staff plan for the children on a daily basis. Such a great place for children to learn and develop!
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Review from Barbara C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring and well-trained staff. Excellent city centre location with great child and parent-friendly facilities.
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Review from Lesley C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here for almost 3 years and he absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring and genuinely adore the children. Seeing my child so happy here makes it so much easier to leave him for the day. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Puddleducks since July 2017 and we are delighted with the care he receives there. He is very happy there and has a great relationship with staff. All staff are incredibly friendly and enthusiastic.
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter aged 3 only attended for a short period of time due to us relocating. I must say to begin with I was quite apprehensive as any parent would be sending their child to a new nursery, however, I can honestly say sending her to Puddleducks was the best decision we ever made. In the short space
of time she attended, her development rocketed and her confidence shot up. My daughter went from screaming every time I left her in her previous nursery to literally pushing me out of the door in Puddleducks. The staff are all genuinely friendly and really care for children.
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Review from Rudramuni R (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good place for kids, the environment is very good. Service is excellent, very good teachers and management is very co-operative.
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Review from Piia L (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery in Belfast city centre, my son loves it and the staff. Everyone is very welcoming and I would recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for a brilliant nursery!
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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Puddleducks Nursery last year and thrived in the environment.


The staff are confident and caring and clearly, enjoy being with the children. Management of the nursery is excellent with the manager being a very 'hands-on' and professional manager.


My little girl still talks

about her experiences there. A great experience!
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Review from Sarah MC (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have truly valued the Puddleducks experience and would highly recommend to others. Our daughter has thrived and really enjoyed the quality of care and the excellent facilities provided. We also appreciate the drive for continuous improvement and the proactive approach to the training of staff to
ensure the best care is given to our little ducklings!
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Review from Ross W (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely excellent, couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. A wonderful and caring environment staffed by committed and dedicated professionals.
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Review from Shane McC (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Puddleducks for the last 4 months and I am very happy with the care he has received. My son has severe allergies and Puddleducks have been very accommodating to his needs. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and the facilities and activities are excellent. Puddleducks
definitely come very highly recommended!
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Review from Kamalakar N (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is close to work and my son enjoys all the activities done in his class, it's one of the best available in the city centre.
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Review from Alanna M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks has been a fantastic environment for my child to grow and learn. The staff are just wonderful, they keep me up to date on any issue or concerns they have regarding my daughter along with any advice they can give. The nursery rooms have a great selection of toys and a wonderful outdoor play
area for plenty of exercise. The food cooked by the nursery chef is fresh and healthy and my daughter just can get enough!
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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Puddleducks for the last 6 months and I am over the moon with the care she has received. The staff are very caring and attentive and the food, facilities and activities are excellent. She has learned so much and enjoys every day she is there.
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Review from Jen B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter has been to two different private day nurseries in Belfast, and while both are great, Puddleducks is exceptional. Under the leadership of the manager, so passionate about her work, the care and energy of the whole staff is second to none.


Here are my highlights...
Wonderful,

caring staff.
Responsive to children, rather than enforcing an inflexible schedule etc.
Great outdoor space, used every day, in all weathers.
Bright, spacious & welcoming rooms.
Toys that facilitate imagination & creativity, they than flashy plastic prescriptive toys.
Child-led learning.
Good food.
Gender representation amongst staff, ie not 100% female.
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have two children in Puddleducks and I am extremely happy with this nursery. The staff go above and beyond in all aspects of the children's care and I have never once worried about my children while I am away. All the staff are friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable about Early
Years childcare. The resources available in the nursery are fantastic and I feel they have a huge amount of space for the children - in comparison to other nurseries I have seen. I would highly recommend Puddleducks to anyone who is looking for childcare in Belfast.
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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had my daughter in this daycare for 6 months and overall I was thoroughly happy with every aspect of the daycare. I would have loved to keep her here but due to where we live it was handier to have her closer to home.
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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast enough. The staff are lovely, friendly, helpful and make me feel at ease leaving my wee one there every day without any worries. It has many other good points but the most important is your child's welfare and I never have any worries about mine.
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Review from Beverley S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at Puddleducks Day Nursery Belfast. He loves the staff and they care for him as if he was their own which is phenomenal. I don't have a single complaint and will be devastated when he has to leave. I have nothing but good things to say and I couldn't
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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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