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 (156)

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Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor has 156 reviews.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very caring, nothing is ever any trouble if you have any issues or concerns they are always willing to listen and help. They are very interactive, caring with all the children and my son enjoys every day he is there. It has really helped his development.
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Review from Jacqui S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls in the afterschool room are really amazing! They go above and beyond to make the parents feel valued and more importantly they are so inclusive of the children! They ensure every child is treated the same, and the managers are so patient and supportive of the children. Highly recommend the
nursery, the food is great, the staff are so friendly and the facilities are always kept to a high standard!
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't fault Clearly Kids one bit. I was worried about how my daughter would get on but she has absolutely loved it from day one and she has settled in so well, the staff have been amazing and so friendly and welcoming.
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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment you walk through the door you know it is such a welcoming and safe environment. Every staff member greets you and your child, even if you don't them. The staff that support our daughter are exceptional and so attentive, our daughter cannot wait to go to nursery and see her friends, which
includes the staff and never looks back when you drop her off.
The activities that the kids are involved in from such a young age are fantastic and we can definitely see the benefit of this in our daughter's development.
We are delighted that we picked Clearly Kids Bangor for our daughter and would highly recommend it.
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Review from Céara W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't think there are enough words to show my appreciation. The staff at Clearly Kids are amazing. My son is in the toddler room. The ladies always went above and beyond. My son has autism. The girls got to know him and they are so good to him. The nursery manager is amazing! Her door is always open,
nothing is too much and always willing to help. Recently we have been on a journey of understanding and accepting his diagnosis, but the manager has always told me what I needed to hear. 10/10 for Clearly Kids!
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Review from Tasha P (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended since 2022. The staff in every room that she has progressed to, have welcomed her fully and have made each transition seamless. The updates we receive via the app are thorough and detailed. Every day is filled with different, fun activities, and my daughter is always surprising
me with how much new stuff she has learned (and how many different foods she's eaten)! Staff will take kids for outdoor play every day (unless weather is dangerously bad!). She absolutely loves the nursery and thinks of the staff as her friends, which makes it so easy to drop her off and know that she is happy and well looked after when I am at work. The managers do a great job of running the nursery, knowing everything that is going on, actively taking an interest in the children and helping out in the rooms as well. Every member of staff (including the chef and drivers) have always been pleasant & professional. I couldn't recommend Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor enough!
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Review from G K (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Clearly Kids have been outstanding for us in the days & weeks in the run up to our daughter starting right through to the end of our daughter's first month of settling in. They've made all of us feel welcome & worked with us during a difficult transition for our daughter into a new positive routine
whilst maintaining the comfort of her normal routine.
From day one, their expertise have helped her adjust & settle in to daily life at the nursery which has been such a relief to us as parents - including her naps & meals.
We look forward to watching her come on leaps and bounds as she starts to gain her confidence in her new surroundings.
Thank you to the whole team!
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been so caring and warm towards my child, they appear to go above and beyond for all the children. The staff have a very good rapport with the children and there are always lot's of activities taking place throughout day. My child loves going and has really thrived in this setting. The
staff are very approachable and pass on information as appropriate. The management staff are also very approachable, warm and caring.
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Review from Demi S (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come on leads and bounds since he started Clearly Day Nurseries (Bangor). He's currently in the babies room and every single staff member goes above and beyond. I have no worries about him in their care as I know he's well looked after and loved by all the staff. I would a 100% recommend
this nursery to anybody.
Forever thankful for all the staff at clearly day nurseries.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is so happy attending here. The girls are so good with my child and she has lots of fun and can't stop talking about her day when she gets home. The manager is so approachable. The nursery is a great environment and has brought my shy child really out of herself.
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Review from Siobhan R (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little baby girl started Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor back in August! The nursery was recommended by staff I work with and I can see why they were so highly regarded!
Since starting, I cannot thank the staff enough! They have helped my little one settle in so well. I love seeing all the updates
and pictures the girls always send me.
The staff in the baby room are amazing! I know they take the time to play, talk and ensure my little one is happy everyday she is there!
I love that I can go to work knowing that she is safe, well cared for and loved!
The staff are professional, caring and so supportive and loving to all the children I see in their care! It is obvious to see how well the nursery is managed.
I would highly recommend sending any child to Clearly Kids Bangor!
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Review from Christine F (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend Clearly Kids and have done so for over 3 years and from day one we have loved it, both our children have grown have thrived in their setting and it's mainly because of the staff, each and every staff member my children have been in contact with have loved them and it's because
it's clear the culture in there is family those staff members have clearly loved my kids and it shows, it's hard enough having to leave my children in a daycare setting to go off to work but worrying about them and feeling guilty about it is a thing of the past because I know the staff there are giving my children as much love as I would. I can't fault the team from management to the school drivers and the chef who wrote me recipes for my son when he was going through a fussy stage so if anyone is looking to leave their child in a daycare setting clearly kids in Bangor is without a doubt the best place to care for your children I couldn't be without them and their support.
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Review from Ruth M (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, amazing staff everyone is so friendly, caring, and supportive. Nothing is ever a problem to them, great communication lovely pics, and updates sent daily of my youngest child. Both my children love going to Clearly Kids!
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing nursey, with amazing staff that make my child feel safe and happy. They always go above and beyond for anything, really help with learning activities to help with child development, and my child loves every minute going. Cannot recommend enough!
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Clearly Kids in the baby room for four months now and we absolutely love it. She loves going in each day and doesn't give us a second thought! We get great picture updates of all the fun she is having during the day and a detailed report on collection of everything she
has done that day. It has helped her development in every way, and all of the girls take such a genuine interest in her. We can tell how much they all care about her and how much she loves them. We couldn't imagine trusting our little girl to any other daycare.
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Review from Rav P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hands down this is the best place for my wee man. 4 girls in the baby's room are equally great and lovely and give excellent care to my son. I can’t thank them enough. It was a tough time getting him to settle into the nursery but the girls did a fantastic job and made the process very smooth. He loves
going into nursery now and he misses nursery a lot during weekends. They do quite a lot of activities with them and it was great to see how they do from updates in the app. My wee one improved in every aspect since he started nursery thanks to the amazing staff. Food selection is great too and they have a variety of food so kids get more exposure. Both nursery managers are doing an excellent job and I guess they know very well about each and every child in here. Can’t recommend enough! They are the best!
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Review from Grace S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started here in January. From the first moment we viewed the nursery in the summer, we, as anxious parents, knew it was the right place for him. We were greeted warmly by all staff members who took the time to chat with us and our son and had time to answer all our questions and queries.
Clearly, Kids felt different from all the other facilities we viewed and decided to send our little boy here was easy. Our little boy has settled in so well and all of the girls in the Baby Room are fantastic. Communication has been excellent and nothing is too much trouble. They have gone out of their way to get to know him and all his likes and dislikes. Each of the girls has a real passion for their job. We are so happy we chose Kids.
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Review from Celeste B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Clearly Kids enough. My little boy has been with them for over six months, he took ages to settle in and the girls in the Babies room couldn't do enough to make it work. We extended his settling in period, did more half days then full days. I was kept in the loop and up to date
through the whole process. My little boy has allergies and was so well accommodated for, he would never have felt left out or excluded. I love that there is an app and I am able to get an insight in to his day with pictures and updates. My eldest went to a different nursery school, and I am so delighted we made the change to Clearly Kids as the staff, resources and management are incredible!
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Review from Tori C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I decided to send my child to this nursery as I had heard great reviews from friends with children there. My daughter is very clingy to me so I thought it would of been hard for us both, the girls in the wobbler room completely put me at ease and send me regular updates of her throughout the day, the
transition for her was a lot easier than I thought and she absolutely loves going! The girls go above and beyond to make sure she’s happy. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Angela L (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our baby in this childcare facility and initially chose it because of the manager. We absolutely loved the fact she really took time out of her day to talk to two overly anxious parents about their baby starting daycare. Since then, the staff is the reason we stay. Our baby is so well taken
care of, has come on in leaps and bounds and their curiosity encouraged. To us, they are our extended family!
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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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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: ( (463 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 478 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 40 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 40 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.

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