Kindergarten Kids

22 Portaferry Road, Newtownards BT23 8NN
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Kindergarten Kids Day Nursery provides five-star childcare for your little VIPs in fantastic, newly refurbished premises right beside Londonderry Park in Newtownards.
They care for babies from as young as 12 weeks up right up to after-schools in P7 Mon- Fri 7.30-6.30pm.        

VIPS need Very Impressive Playrooms to ensure they reach their full potential. The nursery's rooms are carefully designed to meet the age-appropriate development needs of each and every child.
        
Kindergarten Kids is there for each stage of your Child's journey as they grow and progress through each of the rooms. Each of the rooms is equipped with resources and toys perfectly matched to their stage of development.

Your child is looked after by caring staff who organise age-appropriate activities and will monitor your child's progress to ensure they are meeting their milestones and give you regular updates on their progress. The nursery is run by a team of caring, qualified and experienced nursery professionals who provide structured, safe, caring and stimulating environments to enrich children’s overall development with encouragement of independence, and social skills.         

The superb location on a main route in and out of Newtownards is convenient and allows us to use the fantastic facilities of Londonderry Park for daily walks and outdoor playtime.

They are available for Covid-safe show-rounds in the evenings after nursery closes where one of the experienced management team can show you their amazing facilities and answer all your questions.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Stephen & Lisa Kearney
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Andrea Pyper & Judith Nelson (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

  • Available on request

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Easter Monday & Tuesday, May Day & 1 week at Christmas

Kindergarten Kids Reviews (86)

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Kindergarten Kids has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 63 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindergarten Kids has 86 reviews.

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm friendly loving team, who take the time & make the children feel welcome. My son who is 3 loves going there. Nothing is to much trouble & the girls are always willing to help in any way possible.
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Review from S P (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter Ruby has recently started. She has come out of her shell a lot more after a few weeks of nursery and is enjoying every day at nursery more and more.


There is plenty to do and lots of nutritious and varied meals.


She absolutely loves her trips out to the park.

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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic and go above and beyond for the children. My twins have settled in so well since starting a few months ago. The communication is great, really love the app and being able to see how my twins are doing. Highly recommend!
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Review from Shauna G (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Kindergarten Kids for over a year and he loves it here. He is so happy and content in this environment. The staff are all so incredible and very supportive and they ensure that my son is well cared for each day.
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Review from K L (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kindergarten kids is the perfect place for my son I feel comfortable dropping him off and knowing he is safe and looked after in a learning environment. Every day when I come to pick him up they are able to tell me something specific about his behaviour or something they noticed which shoes me they
are spending one on one time with him and looking after him correctly


There are frequent updates on the app and any queries are answered quickly and efficiently.


This is an excellent space and and option for childcare for parents who work.

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Review from Tori H (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started here in September when she was 6 months old. Management were so accommodating when it came to organizing the settling ins and everything else after! All the girls in the baby room are lovely and we are very comfortable sending our baby here knowing she is in safe hands :) thank you for
all your hard work! x
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kindergarten Kids is a Gem!
Our 2-year-old son attends Kindergarten Kids, and we couldn't be more impressed. From the moment we walked through the doors, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. They've built a genuine connection with our son, and it shows in how excited he is
to go each day.


One of the standout aspects is the emphasis on creative play. He absolutely loves the painting sessions, arts and crafts, and all the hands-on activities that spark his imagination. It's wonderful to see him come home proudly showing off his creations-and even better knowing these experiences are helping his development in such meaningful ways.


The team at Kindergarten Kids are not only friendly but also incredibly accommodating. They've made every effort to understand our son's needs and personality, creating a space where he feels safe, supported, and inspired. We're so grateful to have found a place that nurtures both his creativity and confidence.

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Review from Kathryn D (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Kindergarten Kids since our daughter started in August. The girls in the Baby Room are all so kind and caring and have done an amazing job in helping settle our daughter into the nursery. We are so pleased with our choice of Kindergarten Kids and would highly recommend!
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has recently started at kindergarten kids and has settled very quickly. The staff are lovely and always so welcoming. I'd have no hesitation recommending the nursery to anyone looking for childcare in newtownards
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only started recently and the staff have been great with getting her settled she loves going just doesn't like leaving me and they are great with her. We have also started potty training with her since she started and they have been a great help with getting her to go in nursery.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has not long started at kindergarten kids and I have noticed such a big change in him. He has become so interactive with other children, he is talking a lot more and has made so many new friends. The staff at kindergarten kids have made us feel so welcome and part of their family. At the start
my son was a bit nervous to leave my side, the staff at kindergarten kids keep me updated through out the day to let me know that he had settled and was happily playing. It gave me reassurance and I love that they keep me updated. My son loves going to day nursery and is excited when he sees his friends and the staff members. I highly recommended kindergarten kids to anyone, you are made to feel like part of the family straight away. I can't think the staff enough.
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys have been attending kindergarten kids from (9mths and 1 yr) been usimg this nursery from 2022 and i absolutely adore it. The staff feel life family and both my boys love it. My eldest is always so excited to go in, my youngest is a bit more clingy and struggles at times leaving mummy but the
staff are so attentitive and he settles within minutes of me leaving. The meal plan is well thought out and michelle in the kitchen does a great job, management are so accomodating and try their best if you need extra days etc. My eldest struggled with his speech and the girls were so good trying to learn makaton etc to accomodate him, ive loved my time at kindergarten kids and will be sad for my elsest to leave next september.
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Review from Simon D (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both our kids here over the last 3 years and I couldn't fault the experience from the level of care and communication, the level of service in terms of pre school pick ups, to the additional events they put on throughout the year. The staff in particular are excellent, nothing is ever too
much trouble to them, the key point being the kids like going!
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Review from Natasha M (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Kindergarten Kids for the past 8 months and absolutely loves it. The staff are so friendly and caring and always keep us updated throughout the day. We love receiving artwork and gifts throughout the year.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are coming to an end in Kindergarten Kids at the end of the summer. My son has had such a warm, loving and gentle experience. He is older than most of the children now but still skips in as the staff tailor their play to his needs. We will miss everyone very much but will be back to visit for sure!
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Review from Tom M (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing and my daughter feels safe and comfortable with them. She's only in one day a week but everyone knows her really well. Always get updates and photos of her day, the information they provide on what she's had to eat that day is great to see.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby has just recently started and the amount of milestone she has hit in such a short period of time is crazy! There hasn't been one day that she has cried going in or coming out. The girls are fantastic and would recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from J T (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has. And on leaps and bounds in kindergarten kids , the staff have been brilliant ( 5 star) I give them , definitely recommend this nursery.. my daughter will miss the nursery team coming September
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Review from O S (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2 year old son has moved over recently and he loves it here! We were worried he might be a little unsettled but everyone has welcomed him and helped him settle in so well! Thanks everyone, we can't thank you enough!
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Review from Amber-Lea C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at kindergarten kids since I returned to work, starting in the baby room & they were brilliant with him, communicating amazing with us & being so kind & helpful. He has recently moved to the toddler room & it couldn't have been an easier transition for him, the staff put us both to rest
with a gradual move & they have made it so fun for him. We have really enjoyed our time at the nursery & look forward to more years there.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Kindergarten Kids 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 63 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 63 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 4.952 for Kindergarten Kids is calculated as follows: ( (724 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 756 Ratings = 4.952
  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 Kindergarten Kids is based on 63 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 63 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kindergarten Kids

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindergarten Kids accepts?

Kindergarten Kids accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindergarten Kids Open?

Kindergarten Kids is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Kindergarten Kids have capacity for?

Kindergarten Kids has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Kindergarten Kids to the centre of Newtownards?

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

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