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 Megan A (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend this day nursery, my little boy was here for a a couple of months, all members of staff have been absolutely amazing with him and supportive in regards to current circumstances, I have been kept up to date with how he was during the day and the activities he was doing, which
he completely enjoyed as they were different each time, his speech etc. has came on a lot from being around the other children. I really hope to put him in again in the future.
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Review from Sylvia P (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Four of my grandchildren attend this nursery and have done for many years. The kids absolutely love going and when I call to collect them at 4 pm they are usually outside playing and do not want me to collect them which is praise indeed to the staff. The staff are always professional, helpful, understanding
and knowledgeable. I can honestly say when P7 ends there will be a few sad faces. The management team are very helpful and willing to accommodate both parent and children’s needs. How they manage to organise daily drop off/pickups for everyone at different schools and at different times is a credit to their management skills. I just love this nursery and I know both my sons go to work knowing their children are in a safe and happy place. Big thank you to everyone at Bangor Clearly Kids - you are all amazing.
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Review from Cara W (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Clearly Kids Day Nursery Bangor are our village. Our little family wouldn’t function without them. Both daughters enjoy their days at clearly very much. The staff are knowledgeable and caring. They are child centred and led. The staff are a fantastic resource for parents having seen it
all before. Management are angels, they have been more than accommodating during our joyful time of adding a new little human to the family. The kids are always very well fed, with meals that make me jealous. The activities are age appropriate, educational and enjoyable. The kids are doted on with little gifts at Christmas etc and the artwork is always such an honour to receive as parents. I couldn’t recommend a more brilliant daycare.
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Review from Davy M (Grandfather of Child) published on 20 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson always comes to visit from nursery with plenty of stories to tell me about his day along with an array of artwork from drawings to paintings and glitter. He loves going to clearly and enjoys showing me his photographs that have been taken on the app of him from the room. He is very tired
after a busy day and usually not hungry either after having plenty to eat while at nursery. Highly recommended.
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Review from Gillian M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since he was about 4months old. The staff here are so friendly and make the nursery a home from home for the children. The nursery is divided up into age-appropriate rooms with lots of toys and activities to keep the little ones busy.
I would highly recommend
Clearly Kids Bangor.
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Review from Morag M (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children who both attended the baby room. The staff made the transition so easy for both babies and me, for going back to work. All the staff and management were so approachable. Most important both children really enjoyed their time in the baby room and we have lovely keepsakes the babies
did while in the room. Highly recommended.
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Review from Natassja V (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff! My kids all go here and each one of them loves it. How at ease I feel leaving my kids here each day as the staff are so attentive and really care. Lovely place!! I couldn't recommend it enough!
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Review from C Y (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at the beginning of January after leaving a nursery she was at previously and we as parents have noticed a massive difference in her positively. The staff are great and the updates including images you are sent are a great way of seeing how your children are getting on. The meals
and snacks they get are brilliant and they are well-stimulated.
cannot fault anything.
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Review from Mark M (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't speak highly enough of the folks at Clearly Kids Day Nursery. Our son has been through the baby room, into the wobbler room, and is about to move into the toddler room, and he loves it there! The staff are absolutely amazing, it's great to see how caring they are, knowing that our boy is in
good hands.
On top of that, they are so great with 'developmental steps' and really nice modern things that put your mind at ease that your child is progressing well at the right speed.
The app they use for communication is great, and I love getting wee pics of him playing throughout the day.
The management team are also great, they are always available to answer my dumb first-time dad questions and put on great events that really help as a parent.
Also, the food they serve sounds amazing, I am always jealous when I get the rundown about what our son has eaten for the day!
We are expecting another soon and will 100% be signing him up for Clearly Kids when he's old enough.
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Review from Ross W (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier. Little one moved rooms a few months ago. Was tough for her to start but the staff were great at managing the process. They continue to provide professional care for my daughter and I also know she's safe and well looked after when there. Great job all around.
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Review from James P (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff and very helpful! Lots of activities to keep my daughter stimulated. The food selection is amazing giving her nutritional meals. She is learning lots and they have helped her sleep schedule a lot.
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Review from Kirsty T (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Had a brilliant experience at Clearly Kids Day Nursery. I was a nervous mum leaving my daughter and was concerned about her settling in at daycare. The ladies made it a very smooth and easy transition for my daughter and myself! The place is so well-run with so many resources. The outdoor space is brilliant
and well equipped. Every staff member is a credit to the daycare!
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Review from Diane E (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but good words to say. They were brilliant. They supported me and my grandson. All staff were friendly and caring. I can not sing their praises more. I will miss my chats with the manager.
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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Top class service, my little girl loves it here. All the staff are professional and welcoming, best nursery experience myself and my wife have experienced.
They really focus on child’s development and care for each child’s individual needs.
Dinners also have a very extensive menu.
My wee girl just
loves it here.
Highly recommended.
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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is brilliant and the staff have been amazing with my son, really brought him out of his shell. His communication and social skills have vastly developed since being there. The only downside I would say is the outdoor space for the babies, wobblers, and toddlers is too small. It’s a tiny
grass area out the front.
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Review from Charlie C (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am of very high opinion of Clearly Kids Day Nursery, Bangor. All staff are very caring and professional. Communications have been always excellent. My son is happy at the Nursery since day one. Highly recommend Clearly Kids Day Nursery, Bangor, and a big thank you to all staff.
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Review from Nikki H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started nursery on 10th January for her settling in week, and took to it like a duck to water and it’s all thanks to the girls in the baby room. They have been excellent with her from day one and catered to her every want and need. They have given us a sense of comfort and security and
we couldn’t be happier with their care for our daughter. She had her first-year injections so felt a bit unwell the following week and they were on the ball with calling us for permission to give her medication when they noticed her temperature had gone up. They’ve listened to us, and are genuinely superb at their jobs.
10 out of 10 so far from us. The app is also amazing, and so informative. The daily photos make us smile every time one is uploaded of our daughter enjoying herself at Clearly Kids.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - my son loves going there and has built great relationships with the staff. They are very hands-on with the kids development and raise any concerns with you. They are also proactive ensuring my son's educational needs are met as he has grown older and work with his preschool.
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Review from Jayne R (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at another nursery and when we moved house, we moved him to Clearly Kids in Bangor. Clearly Kids has been a welcoming and homely environment. The staff have been very accommodating and it is lovely that they all know him so well. When he moved into a new room the new staff took the time
to find out his interests and provided toys and posters that he would like which made the transition much easier. He has made some lovely friendships with other children and has grown into a chatty and sociable child. He enjoys being able to play with all the outside toys and we enjoy that he can do lots of messy play in nursery! Brilliant opportunity for him to be able to go out to the farm, he loved getting to go in the nursery cars!
The only negative comment is that we now have to pay for the week after Christmas even though the nursery is closed. Both my husband and I continue to work over the holidays so we have to find alternative childcare.
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Review from Debra S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two girls have been going to Clearly Kids Day Nursery since 2019 and they absolutely love it. The staff are so friendly and nothing is ever an issue for them. Management are really good with any problems brought to them and nothing is ever a bother. The chef cooks great nutritious meals and snacks
from scratch in the nursery which seem to go down well with my girls. The nursery has helped with my girls socially and emotionally. We feel like we are part of the Clearly Kids 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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