Kindergarten Kids

22 Portaferry Road, Newtownards BT23 8NN
Review Us
Top 20 award
10 98 Reviews
  • Kindergarten Kids, Newtownards
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.
Show Kindergarten Kids on the Map

Funding & Fees

Available on request

Available on request

Contact Kindergarten Kids to get a personalised quote.

Contact Kindergarten Kids to get a personalised quote.

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

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 (98)

10

Kindergarten Kids has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 75 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindergarten Kids has 98 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 97
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 98
  • 25
  • 33
  • 75
  • 23
Reviewer Connection to Kindergarten Kids
  • 81
  • 17
Total of 98, showing 1-20
Review from Mark C (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The service and staff at kindergarten kids are outstanding! So much so that more often than not when we turn up to pick up our child they refuse to leave and run off to continue playing, it's a fight to get them to leave all the toys, staff and friends!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Meghan O (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had such a wonderful experience with Kindergarten Kids for almost three years. From the very beginning, the staff made our daughter feel safe, happy, and excited to attend each day, which gave us real peace of mind as parents. The team are caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's
development, and we've loved watching our daughter grow in confidence, social skills, and independence during her time there. The activities are always creative and engaging, and it's clear how much thought goes into supporting both learning and play. We're truly grateful for the love, attention, and support she has received, and we couldn't have asked for a better start to her early years.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very attentive, and Ezra has settled in so well. After his sister had such a great experience at Kindegarten, we're so glad Ezra is there too and have no concerns dropping him there when we're at work.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a fantastic experience with Kindergarten Kids. The staff are caring, professional, and truly dedicated to the children. Our child is always happy to go in and has grown so much in confidence and social skills. We really appreciate the great communication and the safe, welcoming environment
they provide. Highly recommend.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jamie H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend kindergarten, I couldn't be happier with our experience at this nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly warm, caring, and attentive, making our son feel safe and settled. 10/10
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Ian H (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff. Very welcoming, friendly atmosphere and secure and clean facilities. The food and snacks are all varied and healthy and our child seems to love them all. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Aoife D (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just finished settling our daughter in and started regularly attending Kindergarten Kids and I am so impressed at how well they have handled everything. From reassuring us as first time parents to our daughter being comforted and feels safe with all the team. At 8 months old to be able to leave
her in and she is excited and smiling we couldn't have asked for anymore!
Being kept up to date throughout the day and their quick response to communication is brilliant. Would highly recommend.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Ruth S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Kindergarten Kids for just over a month and I cannot recommend them enough! She has so much fun inside and out, eats well, and loves all her friends and 'teachers' The whole staff have been so lovely and helpful. I have had no issues at all and she looks forward to going
every week and I am so comfortable knowing she is well looked after. Thank you all!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from William C (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have 2 kids who attend kindergarten kids in Ards, the staff are incredibly friendly, we receive updates throughout the day on how our kids are doing, what activities they have been up to and meals etc one of our kids has a health issue and everyone that works there are brilliant when dealing with
this, amazing staff, nothing but positive feedback
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team have been amazing with my son and have really brought him out of his shell. When he started he was just under 2 and had never been away from us. Thanks to the team, his confidence is growing everyday and he doesn't even look back for us anymore. Their patience and care is endless and I am thankful
for everything they do.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4 and 1 year old go to kindergarten, have been with them for over 3 years now and it's been the best decision for our family. My girls have really developed in so many ways, every member of staff go above and beyond for them.
Management and staff have been so accommodating to our situation, we
are always kept well informed of how our girls are doing and the extra activities they put on at the holiday times are lovely to enjoy as a family.
Your kids are in good hands if they are with kindergarten.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with my experience at Kindergarten Nursery. My daughter Belle started later than most, but she settled in so well, which really speaks volumes about the wonderful staff. They are incredibly kind, attentive, and supportive, making the nursery feel like a safe and nurturing place
from day one. Belle now looks forward to going every day and comes home full of excitement, sharing lots of stories about the fun activities she's enjoyed. Knowing she feels happy and secure there gives me complete peace of mind, and I'm so grateful to the amazing team.
Thank you all so very much.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Shaun B (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love kindergarten. Our son moved nursery's when we moved back to NI and he absolutely loves it here. Every time we drive past he'd love to be dropped off. Thanks to all of the staff for making R feel so welcome and his nursery days so enjoyable! S
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Kindergarten Kids one day a week since she was 8.5 months, she's now 2 and has moved from baby room to toddler room. We've had a few moments where she's been very clingy and upset in both the baby room and toddler room however the staff have been great! All are super friendly
and treat both children and parents like family. My son has also just started his settling in days in the baby room, he's on heart medication and has certain dietary requirements to which I feel completely confident and comfortable with Kindergarten Kids when it comes to administering the medication and meeting his specific dietary requirements.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have a great experience since my daughter started in October. She was quite unsettled at first, but all the staff were very patient and flexible with settling in sessions and now she's very happy going to nursery. There are plenty of updates during the day and its lovely getting all the bits and pieces
of artwork and crafts sent home.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
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.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
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.

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
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!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
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.

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
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
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) 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 75 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 75 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 4.951 for Kindergarten Kids is calculated as follows: ( (859 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 899 Ratings = 4.951
  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 75 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 75 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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (0)

There are no team members posted.

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Kindergarten Kids to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Kindergarten Kids has an Enhanced Service - more info.