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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
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 yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- 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
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 say enough of them.
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for just over four months now and we couldn't be happier with our choice. It's difficult enough going back to work but the great staff and care that she receives at the nursery has definitely made it easier. She loves her two days a week there and is all smiles in the morning when she sees everyone. Already everyone knows her and we feel part of the nursery. The activities, food and facilities are all fantastic but it's the people there who really set it apart, they genuinely care and are interested in the children. They always make time to chat to parents, giving advice and reassuring you. Our daughter has come on in her development too since joining and that's definitely due to the supportive learning environment and interaction with the other children. Highly recommended!
My son has been in this nursery for a year and a half. From day one, the staff have made my son and me feel right at home in the nursery. It is such a comfort to know that my child is receiving the best possible care whilst I am at work. The attention to detail in Puddleducks' daily menus, the openness and friendly-nature of the staff, the organisation of events for the children and the commitment to safety and high standards have made this experience so very rewarding for my son and the family as a whole. The staff are truly committed and a credit to the childcare profession! I couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery and so I recommend it highly.
Awesome = Puddleducks. My son he was just over a 1 year when he started the nursery, attending 5 days a week and not even once has he said that he doesn't want to go. I'm very happy with the things he's learnt there. I strongly recommend for your children.
My son's experience in Puddleducks has set a really great foundation for his next chapter. I can't thank the team enough for the care they have shown my son and the enthusiasm they have for providing all the children with a safe and happy place to learn and have fun. A great team, well led, welcoming and caring who deserve high praise indeed.
It is a fun, safe and educational place for all children to enjoy and peace of mind for all parents knowing their children are safe and well cared for. Diet and outdoor play were one of the biggest reasons we place the care of our son with Puddleducks, the meals are varied and always healthy. The outdoor area is fantastic and the children get out every day weather permitting.
The staff are excellent, very attentive to our son's needs and at all times are very professional. Our son, who is almost 2 now, it seems very happy attending Puddleducks. The range of activities, crafts and play are excellent as are the meals offered. Overall, we are very happy at having chosen Puddleducks Day Nursery.
The staff were caring, engaging and professional. My son's accidents from potty training stopped and my daughter became very sociable with other children. Staff communicated the child's day every night at pick up. There were regular emails communicating relevant information. All of the children were happy. I would strongly recommend this day nursery.
She enjoys the home cooked meals and the different snacks that are offered each day and I love that I can see in advance what's on the menu for her. She is full of confidence and has met lots new friends. I can't recommend Puddleducks enough and I thank the staff for all that they do.
I know every parent does a lot of analysis to choose a right nursery for a child.
There is no doubt about the Puddleducks is the best nursery in Belfast. My son has been to the nursery, he enjoyed it and he loved it very much.
Very nice staff, caring and loveable. Very accessible as well with pick up and drop car park.
There is also an outside play area and it's good to know that my son gets to go and play outside pretty much every day. Meals are all healthy and cooked fresh which was so important to us.
We are genuinely so happy and relieved that we found Puddleducks as we know our 14-month-old son is well looked after and having so much fun with his little friends while we're at work.
My son has attended this nursery since October 2017. Since starting he has come on so well, his speech, numbers and songs. I am proud of the nursery for being able to provide the best for my childs needs. He eats very well there, I haven't had a day where he hasn't eaten anything! All round an amazing place, the staff are so welcoming in the morning to both me and my son and I feel content that when I leave him, I know he is in good hands!
My niece was in Puddleducks last year and she loved it. She settled in well and enjoyed being there. The staff were lovely and made her feel welcome. She got lovely food each day and got to taste different foods!!
My child has been in Puddleducks for nearly a year and he has come on leaps and bounds. His confidence has increased as well as his over all skill set. The staff are fabulous, friendly and really kind.
My daughter attended Puddleducks Day Nursery for 1 1/2 years. Throughout that time we felt confident and reassured to leave her in such capable caring hands. The carers are truly amazing with such enthusiasm towards all the children. The facilities in Puddleducks Day Nursery are second to none-plenty of space for the kids to play and explore. They are constantly striving to better the service and regularly request the parent input regarding the running of Puddleducks and they do listen to the parents. We loved having our daughter there and if our circumstances hadn't changed she would still be there. A fantastic nursery!
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- Recipient: Puddleducks Day Nursery BelfastDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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Meet the Team (5)
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 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 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 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 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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