Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor

Unit 1 Toscana Retail Park, Bangor, BT19 1FH
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  • Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor, Bangor
Clearly Kids is based in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Their fully trained staff will be on hand to make sure your little ones are cared for in a fun, yet professional manner.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Barbara Dickson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Week - £294
    Full Day - £66
    Half Day - £45.50
    Two children – Full time only - £499
    Afterschool - £30
    Morning & Afterschool - £31

  • Fees applicable from April 1st 2025.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Free parking up to two and a half hours.

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor Reviews (157)

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Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor has 157 reviews.

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Clearly Kids when he was 6 months old in the baby room. As any Mummy knows, it was extremely hard to leave him while I went back to work. The ladies in the room were absolutely fantastic and worked hard to ensure he settled in after a few weeks. Over two years later he has moved through
the Wobbler room and is now in the Toddler room. He talks about all the staff in the room all the time like they are family. Nursery has been fantastic for his social skills and he loves all his friends. The experiences and play they organise daily for the children are excellent and he likes the food better at nursery than he does at home! I couldn't recommend Clearly enough. Thank you to Barbara, Zoey and all the team.
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Review from Charlene M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All my anxieties of my little one starting a nursery were eased when I walked into clearly kids. It's a very welcoming and the management team are fabulous! My little one absolutely loves nursery and the staff who care for him. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent. The staff are all so
friendly & caring.
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Review from Samantha K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing day care. Our son has been with Clearly Kids in Bangor for almost 3 years. He absolutely loves school & his teachers and we have felt supported throughout every change and milestone. Such a great team.
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Review from Jonathan M (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am always made to feel welcome when I come to Clearly Kids; when asking for help or making a suggestion I am always met with listening ears, and a desire to support and help us as parents and care for our children together. It truly feels like a partnership and that we're on the journey together.
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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm always welcomed by such happy staff, they are so knowledgeable and always keen to help whenever possible. My child enjoys the food and always comes home with lots of art. She gets so excited to feed the fish.
So happy we found you!
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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really brilliant daycare. The staff clearly love what they do and go well above and beyond for the kids, and are all so lovely to deal with. My two have been going since they were babies and are always excited to go every morning.
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Review from E O (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing Daycare/Nursery facility! Our daughter has gone from a quiet timid baby to a talkative and energetic toddler. The activities and socialisation provided by the team are 10/10. All the staff are passionate and informative about our daughter's milestones and progress. The only reason she eats well
now is because of the work they put into her moving from puree to solid full meals! Honestly very very happy!
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Review from W W (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are great, very informative, my son always enjoys his time and is well looked after. The nursery has really helped with his development in social skills, speech, drawing and communicating. Daily updates are good on the app as it's difficult to listen when picking your child up.
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Review from Andy C (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two kids absolutely love Clearly Kids, they have been there since 10 months old and have gone through all the rooms in the facility. The staff are so bright, cheery and supportive. They have encouraged and grown with the kids and it has been a pleasure to have sent them to Clearly Kids.
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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both our boys at Clearly Kids since 2021. It is the most supportive and flexible childcare we could hope for. The kids are so well looked after and the staff know them so well. They are brilliant with both our boys and have given us massive support with our older son's neurodevelopmental
needs above and beyond that of regular reasonable adjustments. Pick-ups and drop-offs at school are a lifesaver for working parents and we know they are safe at all times. This is underpinned by a very low staff turnover meaning our kids build relationships with the staff over prolonged periods. One of the staff has had both of our sons in her preschool room and is the most phenomenal educator.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing and we feel totally confident sending our daughter. The girls in the baby room have been amazing and go above and beyond to cater to anything she needs including her dietary requirements (as does the chef) Everyone is so lovely and polite and even staff outside of our daughter's
room know her name and say hi to her when they see her!
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Clearly Kids at the beginning of January and loves it! The girls in the baby room are fantastic with him and he doesn't look back when he goes in every morning. We really couldn't ask for more.
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Review from Christine M (Guardian of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clearly Kids and the management team and their staff far surpass regular childcare.
They go way beyond what is expected of them to ensure my child and all the children are kept very safe and happy.
It is like leaving my child off with family.
My sincere thanks to all.
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Review from D G (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Is a welcoming and pleasant place and my daughter loves it, hard to get her home some days she's having so much fun. She really enjoyed their make-believe type of toys and they have an abundance of them as well as reading books.
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Review from Sarah M (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has been at Clearly Kids Bangor Nursery since he was 9 months old. He is now 6. The whole staff team are very welcoming and nothing is ever too much. The building is bright and spacious with plenty to keep the children entertained and busy. The food provided is of good quality and the fact
that they can cater for different dietary needs is excellent. My grandson enjoys his time there and can't wait to tell me what he has been doing when I pick him up.
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Review from P W (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent all-around care provided by the management and team at Clearly Kids.
Plenty of information on policies/child well-being which is important to parents.
My child is picked up from school and enjoys his time in after school which, from his perspective, is what matters most to us.
Wouldn't
hesitate to recommend it. Many thanks to the manager and the team.
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Review from D R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the service and care provided by all staff we have encountered within Clearly Kids. It is evident they care for my son, which helps me feel safe and secure leaving him in their care.
They listen and act upon my wishes for my child while in the daycare and offer advice when
appropriate. He is very happy, so we are very happy. I cannot thank them enough.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is thriving at this nursery. I couldn't speak enough about how amazing the staff are at clearly kids in Bangor.
They really take the time to get to know parents and children and what works best for them. The app is great for updates throughout the day and nice to see what they get up
to. You get what you pay for. Good quality food, care and staff 10/10.
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Review from Alison A (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with a lovely atmosphere. Both of my children have thrived under the care of the staff here, right through from the baby room to the afterschool group. All the staff are attentive, kind and genuinely care about the children. Any time I've mentioned potential issues with my children's behaviour
or development, the staff have helped identify any issues and used their wealth of experience to help alleviate any problems and offered solutions.
They do a huge range of activities and the facilities are some of the best we've seen. Would not hesitate to recommend it and couldn't imagine having sent my kids anywhere else.
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Review from Rachael S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery with brilliant staff. I recommend this nursery to all new mothers I know. I've had both my sons at this nursery and couldn't fault it at all.
They get fed really well and the indoor and outdoor playtime is great also!
Thanks so much.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.969)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10 for Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 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 4.969 for Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor is calculated as follows: ( (475 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 490 Ratings = 4.969
  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 Bangor is based on 41 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 41 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 (3)

Barbara

Barbara Dickson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2002

Barbara has managed Clearly Kids Bangor for the last 5 years but she has worked for the Clear Group for 14 years previously in Greendale.


Barbara is passionate about Early Years and being inclusive within the community. The children are the heart and soul of her practice and always remain a priority. She is passionate about professionally developing our team, the staff are the main asset and help the children learn, develop and learn new pathways each day.


Barbara said that Early Years remains one of the most important stages of our lives and in our ethos we would provide this positive experience for our families.


Barbara has an Early Years Degree alongside and a Level 5 in Leadership and Management.

Zoey

Zoey Horgan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017

Zoe has recently moved into the role of deputy manager within Clearly kids Day Nursery after gaining valuable experience work directly with children and their families for over 13 years, with spending the last 4 years at clearly kids.


She has completed NVQ level 2 and 3, as well as level 5 in leadership and management in children's care, learning and development alongside various other short courses including paediatric first aid, designated child protection officer training.


Zoe has also recently completed The Solihull approach training course which is a course that health visitors and health professionals use that's promotes understanding infant brain development, the importance of strong attachments and how to support children and their families through transitions and adverse experiences.


Zoe said that her interests within early years are:
Supporting families as a whole, respecting parents and carers as their child's first educator, working together with parents/carers to promote holistic development and supporting each child reach their fullest potential.
Encouraging early attachment and providing practical and emotional support to families.


She is also a big fan of outdoor play in all weathers, encouraging children to explore and risk take through play, supporting transitions through a personalised approach.

Adele

Adele

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2015

Adele has an NVQ level 2 and level 3 in Childcare, education and learning and she has gained knowledge of the Solihull approach through recent training.


Adele has 14 years childcare experience and she currently works as a room leader within one of the Clear Day Nursery's and have done so for 6 years. She is passionate about working with young children and building a partnership with the parents. Adele said she enjoy nothing more than watching the children blossom and build their own individual personalities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor

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

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor Open?

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor is open: Monday 07:15-18:00, Tuesday 07:15-18:00, Wednesday 07:15-18:00, Thursday 07:15-18:00, Friday 07:15-18:00.

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

Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor to the centre of Bangor?

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

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