Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road

22 Montrose Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast BT5 4HY
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9.9 48 Reviews
  • 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.

Please feel free to browse the nursery's facilities and Baby, Wobbler, Toddler and Preschool room in their photos and videos.
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Funding & Fees

Full Week - £291.00
Full Day - £62.50
Half Day - £43
Two children - Full Time - £539
Preschool Drop Off & Collection - £62.50
Preschool Collection - £50.50

Fees applicable from April 1st 2026.

Contact Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shelley Mackin (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 69

Age Range

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

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 (48)

9.9

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.921) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road has 48 reviews.

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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 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,
kindness and warmth.
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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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Review from Shelly B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wee boy has been coming here for just over a year and he absolutely loves it! All the staff are very friendly and they are also great with his food intolerance which is brilliant!
I really couldn't recommend a better creche for him!
Keep up the great work!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Clearly Kids are fantastic. Both my children have/do attend from 9 months to preschool. All rooms are clean and plenty of interaction for the children. The staff genuinely care for the children and you are kept up to date with day-to-day activities.
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Review from Hollie T (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old daughter has been attending for just under a year and the amount she has learnt and her development has just been fantastic! All the staff are absolutely wonderful and really look after the little ones as well as updating you with pictures and other updates throughout the day. My daughter
is so excited to attend each week and I have total peace of mind that she is being stimulated, completely looked after and having the best time with all her little friends.
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Review from Elizabeth W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is great. It's a lovely warm environment, my son is always happy to attend and all the staff are lovely and welcoming, the updates and photos through the app are lovely to see. My son is always well looked after and I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Clearly Kids are professional, and friendly and has a wonderful child-centred approach. Our son, who has down syndrome, has been going there since he was 9 months, and the staff has catered for his needs in so many ways. They offer lots of sensory and stimulating play and even do physiotherapy
exercises and speech and language therapy with him. There is a special education needs coordinator on staff, and they facilitate visits from his SLT and physiotherapist. It is so reassuring to have such a fantastic group of childcare professionals looking after him during the day, in what feels like a very inclusive environment. Also, the facilities are really good, its a bright, clean, safe building with lots of fun play areas!
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Review from Luciana N (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Clearly Kids Day Nursery, my son has learnt so much during these years, the staff are very friendly and always available to give updates about the kids.
Highly recommended.
And I love the picture they sent through the app!
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Clearly Kids Day Nursery since she was 1.5 years old and came back at 3 after Covid when she started attending the preschool area. I would say that when you have an outstanding manager you are able to see it in your staff. The manager is one amazing person, always helpful
and smiling which reflects on her staff. We are extremely happy and proud to give this nursery a five-star! The only downside is the tiny outdoor space they unfortunately have.
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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two kids go to Clearly Kids Day Nursery for over a year now my son started when he was 10 weeks and my daughter started when she was 13 months, the nursery is brilliant my kids love it, the staff are so friendly and amazing with my kids, my kid's development has improved because of all the sensory
stuff the nursery does, my kids always come out smiling cause they always have a brilliant day, they do a lot of activities with the kids and keep them in a good routine and feed them healthy foods.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.921)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.921) 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.921 for Clearly Kids Day Nursery Newtownards Road is calculated as follows: ( (233 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.921
  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 21 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 21 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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Shelley Mackin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

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

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