Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road

22 Montrose Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast BT5 4HY
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  • Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road, Belfast
Clear Day Nurseries took ownership in July 2019 and rebranded Clearly Kids. The enthusiastic staff team remained with the nursery and continue to provide quality care in a safe, homely, loving environment. The busy, friendly nursery is safely tucked away from the busy traffic of the Newtownards Road.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ashleigh Smith (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 69

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Week - £277
    Full Day - £59.50
    Half Day - £41
    Two children - Full Time - £513
    Preschool Drop Off & Collection - £59.50
    Preschool Collection - £48

  • 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

Parking

  • Parking spaces are available.

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road Reviews (36)

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Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road has 36 reviews.

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Review from Amy B (Aunt of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I pick my niece up a couple of times a week and it's a great place! Staff are friendly and communication is great from nursery to home. The activities are well thought out and she is very happy going in and has a big smile on her face
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Clearly Kids couldn't be more welcoming and passionate about childcare. My little one looks forward to going in and always leaves with a smile on her face. As a first time parent nervous about leaving my child at first the staff were great and kept me posted on their activities and schedule
on the app which helped put my mind at ease.
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Review from Kelly A (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing! My daughter has grown in confidence and begun to make her own friends. She always eats so well and has a varied diet every day. We get lovely photos of how her day is going and a note of how she's been when she's picked up. The staff really take the time with the children, they're
doing something new all the time. Would really recommend.
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been in clearly kids now for 6 Months and I couldn't have picked a better place for him to be. He absolutely loves it and enjoys every aspect, from the food, the staff, to the activities during the day. I couldn't be more grateful for everything the staff do! He was once a shy baby
who wouldn't leave my side and now his confidence has flourished!
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Review from Kristina W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love this nursery, staff are so friendly and very approachable. My son is very happy here too and can tell he loves the staff also. Plenty of different toys and activities. Updates are sent through on the app throughout the day so I can see what my son is up to. Brilliant variety of food is provided
for snacks and lunch
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Review from Stacey P (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended clearly kids for 2 years now, the staff are great and very attentive, they are great with my son. My child loves it, I would highly recommend this nursery, they are very accommodating if needing extra days
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clearly Kids Newtownards Road is a hidden gem in East Belfast.


Our son has been here from age 11 months and now nearly 3 and he loves it.


The facilities are warm, bright, modern and spotless.


The staff are first class, lovely, caring, attentive, they have been very supportive and helpful

of naps and potty training. You can tell they love what they do and always willing to go above and beyond for the parents and kids.

We are so glad we found you!
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Review from M M (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough! The staff is incredibly caring and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the children. My little one has flourished with them, enjoying a variety of fun and educational activities that promote creativity and learning. The daily updates and communication
with parents are excellent, making me feel involved in my child's development. The nursery's focus on social skills and emotional growth is evident, and I love seeing my child make new friends and gain confidence. Overall, it's a fantastic place.
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one has just started and already has settled well into nursery life. The girls in the room have been warm and welcoming and I already feel like he has made a lovely bond with them! They offer great meals, allowing my baby to experience new foods and they have been great at trying to keep him
in his routine. The one thing that would make things better for us is if we were to receive picture updates of his day. As a Mummy who has struggled with the process and has been anxious, I know that the one day I received a picture, it was the first thing to put me at ease, it was great to see him happy. Because no pictures are sent, I have no clue as to what activities are being done daily. I feel that pictures would make me feel more included and I would like to see what opportunities my wee one is getting. I am unsure how many stars to give as we are still getting to know the nursery. I am happy with everything else so far and believe we have made the correct nursery choice.
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Review from Jill K (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've 2 children who attend Clearly Kids Newtownards Road and we are completely happy with the care and fun provided for our children. Here are some of my favourite things - Staff, without exception every member of staff has been friendly, professional and exudes a genuine care for my children. There
has been some staff turnover but it has always been well managed and continuity of care maintained. Outdoor play, kids well fed, kids always changed and clean at pick up. Observation pics are sent (almost) daily. We are potty training our youngest and support has been great, the staff are invested in her success.
Holiday closures are minimal and you know them a year in advance making planning easy. So far no fee increases since we joined a year ago.
Overall a great daycare run by great people.
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Review from Samuel S (Grandfather of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm a grandparent (carer) to 3 of my Grandkids who have all attended Clearly Kids Daycare, I have no hesitation recommending Clearly Kids Daycare (Newtownards Road) as the facilities and staff are excellent, my Grandkids really enjoyed going there and it really helped prepare them for their nursery
placement in their school.
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Review from Kerrie L (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson loves attending here, he's always really happy going in. The staff are lovely and go above and beyond. I am kept updated on things that are being done during the day. I would definitely highly recommend this place.
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Review from Lyndsey D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Clearly Kids are fab, so friendly and caring, and the facilities are great. It's nice and warm in winter as well as the building is modern. My daughter has been attending daycare here for almost 2 years and loves it, I would definitely recommend it to other parents.
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Review from Krystina B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to the nursery and the staff are super pleasant. I am more than happy with my daughter attending this nursery and feel her learning has progressed so well from being here. She loves the staff and enjoys going every day.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so thrilled with my son's daycare! He has been with C K Newtownards Rd for close to 1.5 years now. The standards of care and safety is at absolute top-notch levels. The staff are really caring and knowledgeable. My child is exposed to loads of educational play, sensory arts and crafts and positive
examples of social interactions that really did let him unfold his little personality. Meals and snack menu prepared in the daycare's own kitchen are well designed to accommodate the nutritional needs and tastes of the youngest. Monthly newsletter and parent app with daily updates really helps to stay in touch and on top of everything. Safe, clean and well organised environment with loving and genuine staff. I just now I can rely on without any hesitation. Clearly Kids Newtownards Rd truly deserves the recognition for its family-like atmosphere and the constant strive for the excellence in providing the level of care I am happy to recommend to fellow parents at any given time.
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Review from Piyush G (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Clearly Kids Day Nursery to all the parents who might see this review. The amount of personal care, love, and support the staff have shown towards my daughter was just excellent. My daughter was just over 2 years old and was really shy and couldn’t really form words well when she
joined the child care and today she is 3 and I can see a real change in her confidence and her ability to communicate with words.
I am extremely satisfied with the overall professionalism shown by the staff.
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Review from Ruthanne M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing and friendly staff who have been so welcoming and personable since my child started in November. Very child-centred and really involve parents - so the care feels very collaborative. Such good value for money and very accommodating when you need an extra day - even at short notice!
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really impressed by the high number of staff working right up until the last collection - not the usual six o'clock skeleton crew. Cleanest nursery I have ever used too.
Outdoor space may be sparse but they make really good use of the big rooms and differentiating where the children play. My son loves it. Would highly recommend it!
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Review from Charlene H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clearly Kids Day Nursery offer a warm, safe and nurturing space for our kids. We are so happy with how quickly the kids settled in and they go into Clearly Kids every day happy and looking forward to a day of varied fun with all their newfound friends. We can't thank the staff enough for their consistency,
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Review from Mia A (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Clearly Kids since she is 9 months on and off and for the last year part-time and the last 3 months full-time. She adores the ladies who are taking care of her. I can see she is so happy to be there. They have different activities for different age groups and the kids learn
a lot from them. The manager of the nursery is the most loving and caring person who has a shining smile. My daughter loves to say bay bay to her every evening. The staff are very friendly, well-educated professionals in their case all are golden-hearted people which I am trusting to leave my daughter in their care. Christmas parties which families can attend and meet other families and enjoy their delicious snacks and lots of activities for kids. Petting animals days. Every month there is a parent activity day which is 1 hour where you can play and do some activities with your kids all together with other parents. I love that day. Food, games, toys and the building is excellent, clean and tidy. I recommend it to any parent.
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Review from Cherie M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant, the nursery would be even better if they had dinners but my son loves it and wouldn't change anything. The staff are amazing with him it's definitely value for money, when my son's upset they are totally great with him.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.861 for Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road is calculated as follows: ( (159 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.861
  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 Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road is based on 15 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, which has been reached with 15 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 (1)

Rachel

Rachel McSporran

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

Rachel has recently taken over management at Clearly Kids and is enjoying working alongside all of the children, their families and the wonderful staff team.


She has a background in psychology and then went into primary teaching before entering the world of day nurseries!

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road accepts?

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road Open?

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road is open: 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.

How many Children does Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road have capacity for?

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

How far is Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road to the centre of Belfast?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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