Kindergarten Kids

22 Portaferry Road, Newtownards BT23 8NN
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  • 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.
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Funding & Fees

Available on request

Available on request

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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

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)

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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.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Kindergarten Kids, one is still there - they have loved it and I am always impressed at the great care the staff have for all the children. This month they really went above and beyond with a Christmas event that the kids just loved. You could tell all the hard work
that was put in so the kids had the best experience. The dedication to the children in their care is fantastic. I would highly recommend Kindergarten Kids to anyone.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanks to its kind and caring staff, the day nursery provides a lovely environment for children. They have a good understanding of each child's individual needs, offering personalised care and support that fosters growth and development. The staff members go above and beyond to create a nurturing atmosphere,
making sure each child feels safe, loved, and supported. Their genuine dedication to the well-being of the children is evident in everything they do. I feel confident knowing my child is in such capable, compassionate hands.
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kindergarten Kids was recommended to me by several friends and we got such a good feel for the place when shown around by a particular staff member before securing our daughter's place. She has since moved through the baby room, and toddler room and is now in the preschool room and loving it. We also
now have another little one in the baby room and he loves it too. I can't say enough about the staff, in both competence and friendliness. The nursery itself is spotless and well-equipped and a safe space for little ones. It is so reassuring going to work knowing they're so well cared for.
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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for almost a year now, and I can honestly say it is the best nursery you could send your children to. All the staff are so caring and friendly, but my daughter took a little bit of time to settle in as we had moved her nursery and every time the staff made every
effort to comfort her and put her at ease and myself when I was dropping her off. They do so many activities and fun things on a daily basis and they have also offered so many after-hours activities for parents and children which have just been amazing. I honestly couldn't recommend this nursery and its staff enough.
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Review from Debra T (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children who have loved their Kindergarten Kids journey. Each of them started in the baby room right through to the preschool room. Kindergarten Kids have really helped both of our children develop so many skills, from fine motor skills to counting and speech, and they have grown their confidence.
The staff have supported our family's decisions such as using cloth nappies, and helped provide nutritious meals that consider our little ones' allergies. They always think of imaginative activities, encourage being outdoors in nature with regular walks to the park, and even some trips too! Kindergarten Kids are definitely trusted and valued by our family and we would highly recommend them.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the best experience with kindergarten kids so far. Our daughter has settled into the nursery so quickly and loves coming each day! The staff works so hard to ensure all her needs are met and allow her to flourish by supporting her development with well-planned activities. I would recommend
it to anyone!
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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Kindergarten Kids when he was 11 months old. He immediately took a shine to the girls in the baby room who took time to get to know him and what he liked to play with. He loves going in every morning and always has an amazing time when there. The staff are incredible and put both the
children and parents at ease and really go out of their way to do fun things with the kids. I have never regretted for a second choosing Kindergarten Kids and thank them for all their hard work.
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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending for the last two years, the staff have been amazing, they are so attentive and make every day so fun for him. They even get the children out for walks in the park when it's good weather. The food they get is incredible. They are also so helpful with my and my partner's busy
work schedule, always willing to accommodate where possible. My son loves his time here.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started after a transition from England. The staff at the nursery made him feel comfortable, calm, and welcome from his very first visit. He loves nursery and has lots of fun each and every day that he attends. We're very very happy with everything since he started and were confident in the decision
of this nursery over others we viewed.
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Kindergarten Kids childcare. All 4 of my children have gone here. My eldest started here when she was just a baby followed by her two brothers, then 19 years later my 1-year-old started. I wouldn't have sent her anywhere else. The staff are amazing. It's not just a job, they care. The
app they use also keeps us parents up to date with what our kids are doing, what they ate, and of course pics of them having fun throughout the day. They also enjoy trips out to the local park. The staff also went above and beyond by putting on a Christmas fun day for all the kids on their day off. Thank you very much.
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Review from Courtney J (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here since October. I was recommended by family members and they have been absolutely fantastic, my little girl has learned so much already and the girls always make sure I know what kind of day she has had before we leave. The app is fantastic so I can check on her when I'm
at work so I'm not worried about her she eats well in the nursery and also seeing all the other kids. Thank you for everything you do! The Christmas fun day today was fantastic plenty to do and the girls ran it so well.
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Review from Neil S (Father of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our middle child started here 3 years ago, moving from the baby room, through toddlers up to the preschool room. She's made loads of friends and always comes home with a smile often not wanting to leave. The staff have been amazing at every turn. Our next child has been there for 2 years and he has
an allergy issue which the staff have been fantastic about always making sure that he doesn't miss out on anything. Our youngest has recently started and knowing how well her brother and sister have gotten on we know she's in very safe hands.
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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have 3 kids currently in Kindergarten kids. One in each room. Eldest has been going since she was 12 months old and is almost 4. The staff are all lovely and so helpful. Real home-from-home environments and kids have built such bonds with staff. I feel confident kids are being well looked after, they
feel safe and do so many fun activities throughout the day. All kids have settled well and love going to nursery!
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Review from Belinda C (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 and a half-year-old has been going here since he was 11 months old, and he absolutely loves it. The staff are so kind and they really love the kids. They were all so accommodating with us last year when we needed extra days for my son on short notice. The app is fantastic, keeps you updated with
what they do and eat in the day which is comforting when you're at work! I 100% recommend them. They also just did a fantastic Santa day on their day off which was fabulous and I don't know another nursery that would do that for the kids.
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Review from Chantelle A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Kindergarten Kids since March, she absolutely loves going in each day and the girls are all so fantastic with her and the rest of the kids really taking their time to get to know each individual. I was so nervous putting my daughter into childcare at the beginning but I
was reassured from the get-go that she really would be receiving 5* care. The amount her development has come along in the 8 months with Kindergarten Kids is incredible. I love how myself as a parent am updated throughout the day with everything that's been going on and receiving picture updates - the level of communication is amazing. The girls ensured, when my daughter was moving up into the toddler room, that the transition was as stress-free and smooth as possible and she is absolutely thriving! I couldn't recommend this facility enough.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very friendly, my child started when he was around 9 months and he is now 3. He walks through the door every morning without a 2nd glance at me, he would rather chat to the staff member at the door. If I ever have any questions or concerns the staff have been helpful. I would highly recommend
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Review from Holly-Mae G (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant childcare. I've had my daughter with them since they were in the baby room all the way through to the preschool room where she is now. All the staff are very kind and caring and are always very helpful and informative about my child. They take the children out on walks daily, sometimes twice
a day which is very important for me as a parent that my daughter gets out during the day. The location is excellent, being beside Londonderry Park. I wouldn't send my child to any other nursery.
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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the start all staff were extremely helpful explaining the process and showing myself and my partner the different rooms available and very accommodating when requesting to change days for our son. Good updates and very helpful staff!
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Review from Stephanie L (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My daughter goes in happy and comes out happy. The staff get to know the children in a group but especially as an individual and that’s what has been fantastic for my little girl. They adapted ways to give her support when she needs it and communicated with myself in a warm and understanding
way.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Kindergarten Kids when he was 11 months old; he has just turned two now and loves going. The staff are fantastic and are always coming up with new ideas to help the children learn and develop in a caring, fun environment. The app they use keeps us up to date with how his day is going,
and if there are ever any minor issues/accidents etc, (as any toddler mum can expect!), it's communicated to us promptly. I recommend Kindergarten Kids.
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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.

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