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Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Building 643, Off Crumlin Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin BT29 4BN
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Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove, Crumlin
Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove, Crumlin
Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove, Crumlin

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre, Aldergrove gives children the encouragement to develop skills and grow in confidence.

Children are supported by trained staff who inspire and motivate children as they learn through play.

Children have fun developing earning about the world.

Nutritious, delicious food is available for children.

Funding & Fees

As of April 2024:
Weekly rate £198.50
Daily £45
Morning £33
Afternoon £30

Full prices available for pre pre school, pre school and afterschools

Contact Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sandra Philp (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 99

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-17:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-17:30
  • Thursday 07:30-17:30
  • Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove Reviews (38)

9.9

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove has 38 reviews.

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Review from Rebekah F (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Georgia started Sleepy Hollow 2-3 room in October 2025. She runs to nursery everyday and somedays she doesn't want to leave !
Her teachers Claire , Rosie and Tara go above and beyond to engage and interact with Georgia as she comes across shy , which she is definitely not ! The staff always show the upmost of patience towards the kids .

They are so friendly towards me, as a mother and never fail to have a daily Conversation creating a relaxing environment.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear how much Georgia is enjoying her time in our 23 room. The fact that she runs into nursery each day, and sometimes does not want to leave, is the greatest compliment we could receive.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our eldest son (now aged 5 and in P1) and our youngest son (now 2 and currently in the 2-3 room) both attended Sleepy Hollow Aldergrove from nine months old. The patience of the staff is never ending, and their ability to reassure tearful children at drop off (Rosie and Chloe have had to do this numerous times through the years!) is welcomed by nervous parents!
We cannot express how wonderful this nursery is. The staff are amazing - caring, nurturing, and supportive. Our boys have both developed wonderfully thought their time there.
The wide ranging types of activities and play, the food and snacks offered at break time, involvement of the parents, it's all second to none. Both of our boys learned to use cutlery at an astoundingly young age and I have to say we cannot take credit for that - it's all down to the staff at the nursery!
Also must mention Sandra who is a brilliant nursery manager.

We would never hesitate to recommend this nursery.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you for your very kind review and for placing such trust in Sleepy Hollow Aldergrove with both of your boys.

We are delighted to hear about their development and your positive experiences over the years. Your comments about the care, patience and reassurance shown by the team, particularly...  

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at sleepy hollow aldergrove for a year and a half now starting in the baby room and has recently moved to the 2-3 room she absolutely loves the staff in both rooms. The nursery has had such a positive effect on her bringing her confidence on so much! I couldn't recommend aldergrove and all the staff more so kind and caring!

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely review.

We are delighted to hear how happy your daughter is at Sleepy Hollow Aldergrove and how well she has settled through her transition from the baby room to the 23 room. It is wonderful to know that the nursery has had such a...  

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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been in this daycare for over 2 years and she absolutely loves it, always comes back and tells me what she has done in the day. The staff go above and beyond for the children. I feel like the staff are extended family members looking after my daughter, I can go to work and know my daughter is well cared for.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you very much for sharing this lovely review.

We are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us and that she comes home excited to share her day. Your kind words about our staff going above and beyond, and feeling like extended family, mean a great deal to us. Knowing that you can go to work with confidence and peace of mind is exactly what we strive to provide.

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Review from Victoria M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both of my sons have been in sleep hollow aldergrove for several years with one moving onto primary school this year. The ladies in aldergrove have been brilliant with my boys. They are so caring and professional. My boys love them. My younger son runs into nursery everyday and loves to show me what he has made at the end of reach day. The outside space at the nursery was a big selling point for me and the kids gain so much from it, they are always outside and the play equipment is amazing outside. My son has some medical issues and the staff are amazing at watching him and letting know any concerns quickly. I wouldn't move my kids anywhere else and that is down to the great staff and care.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review.

We are delighted to hear how happy both of your sons have been at Sleepy Hollow Aldergrove and truly appreciate your lovely comments about our caring and professional team. It is wonderful to know how much your younger son enjoys nursery, especially...  

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Review from K Y (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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All of my 3 children have attended. The staff are amazing! Communication is great. I have known the nursery manger for over 7 years and she runs the nursery so well. My children are so happy there and their speech has come along so much.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that all three of your children have been so happy with us and that you have seen such positive progress, especially in their speech development. Our team works incredibly hard to...  

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Review from David F (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child loves being at nursery, he sees his wee friends, and learns a lot through play and has really came out of his shell. His updates through the famly app are a joy to see and he is coming on leaps and bounds

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

It is wonderful to hear how happy your child is at nursery. Seeing him enjoy time with his friends, grow in confidence, and learn so much through play is incredibly rewarding. The updates shared through the family app clearly reflect his progress, and it is lovely to see how much he has come out of...  

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Review from T W (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Great staff and great communication with anything to do with my daughter. She settled in easily and her development and skills have come on so much since starting here. Staff go above and beyond. Can't thank you enough.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

We are delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled and that you have seen such positive progress in her development and skills since starting with us. Knowing that you feel well supported through clear communication and that the teams care has made a real difference means a great...  

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Review from Helen G (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have 2 children in the nursery full time. Aden 0-2 room and Ava in 2-3 room.

Ava started at a year old and absolutely loves it now, there is plenty of activities and things for her to do. Her speech has come on leaps and bounds in the last 18 months. She always talks about the girls in the room and tells me she's had a good day.

Aden has been at the nursery since 6 months old. Knowing how well Ava settled in gave me great confidence to put Aden in at such a young age. He loves it, now nearly 15 months he's hitting milestones very well. Have to say all the girls are fantastic, but both my children love Chloe - she's been great with them both. Keep up the great work.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review.

It means a great deal to hear how positively both Ava's and Aden's journeys with us have been. Supporting language development, confidence and a genuine love of learning in our 2-3 room is exactly what we...  

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Review from Lynsey L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little girl has attended Aldergrove since she was 11 months old and will be leaving on her 5th birthday.All of Sandra's staff have been amazing throughout the different rooms, from baby room to the pre school room. I find the staff so friendly and really go that extra mile every single day. It's like a home from home for my little girl and she gets so much love and attention. Aldergrove is definitely like a little family to all the children and they will definitely have lots of special memories.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.

It has been a privilege to support your daughter from baby room through to pre-school, and we are so pleased to hear how cared for and secure she has felt during her time with us. Your kind words about Sandra and the Aldergrove team will mean a great...  

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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare. Our son (4) and daughter (3) have been attending since 2023, and it has been an amazing experience for our whole family. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and happiness. Both of our kids love going every day, which says everything.

We've seen such positive development in their confidence, social skills, and learning, and we always feel at ease knowing they're in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. Communication is great, the activities are engaging and age-appropriate, and it truly feels like a second home for our children.

We are so grateful for everything this daycare has done for our family and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a place where their children will be loved, supported, and thrive.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you for your kind and heartfelt feedback.

We are delighted to hear how positively your son and daughter have settled and developed, and that they enjoy coming each day. Your comments about our team, communication and nurturing environment mean a great deal to us. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for your warm recommendation.

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Review from Dessie D (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son attends the ECL 2/3 programme at Sleepy Hollow Aldergrove. Since starting at Aldergrove his language development has come on in leaps and bounds. The staff are very supportive in this area. Each morning he is eager to get ready and says "go nursery" to enjoy all the lovely activities that the staff set up each day. The staff are always very friendly and take time to let me know how his day has gone. We really love seeing the photographs on the app. Thank you to all the staff in 2/3 room.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback.

We are delighted to hear about the progress your son has made in his language development and how confidently and happily he starts each day. Hearing that he is eager to come to nursery and enjoys the experiences thoughtfully...  

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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Aldergrove Nursery has been the best decision we have made to send our daughter to. They encourage her development and skills and our daughter has improved no end in all areas after beginning to attend late 2025.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful feedback.

We are truly delighted to hear that choosing Aldergrove Nursery has been such a positive decision for your family, and that you have seen such meaningful progress in your daughter since she joined us in late 2025....  

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am so grateful for the wonderful care and love the staff show my daughter every day. She has learned so much and always comes home happy and well fed. The girls go above and beyond in making every day different for the children. Thank you for creating such a safe and nurturing environment.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We are genuinely grateful for your kind words and for the trust you place in our team each day.

It means a great deal to us to hear that your daughter is happy, learning well, and thriving in our care. Our staff work very...  

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Review from Ben L (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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I think my son has settled in well thanks to the help of the staff also communication between us and the school has been very good. We've think the food options for the kids have been very good. Overall we've had no issues whatsoever and think the standard for the school has been very good

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thanks for such a wonderful review - we will be delighted to share with our team

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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son George is in pre School with Lynne and Angela and I am so pleased that he has been given such a positive, child centred start to his education. Lynne and Angela are both very knowledgeable and skilled practitioners who get to know the children well and cater to their needs.

George is so comfortable in his nursery setting thanks to the care he receives and the innovative and creative approach taken by Lynne and Angela to teach in a way that is fun, age appropriate and educational. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September 2025 and I could not be happier with the experience so far.

Sandra, the manager at Sleepy Hollow Aldergrove is very warm, kind and approachable. George has a real fondness for her and looks forward to seeing her every morning.

All staff at sleepy hollow are kind, friendly people who know the children by name! I feel happy leaving my son in such good hands every day!

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you so much for this lovely and kind review. Our staff will be delighted

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Review from Ashley C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We could not be happier with our experience in Sleepyhollow ECC Aldergrove and the staff who are kind, caring and patient.

When my son started in November I felt a genuine sense of trust and warmth that immediately put me at ease.

The room that my son is in, is always clean, organised, and thoughtfully set up to support learning, play, and comfort.

Communication is key to us and we always feel informed and included. Knowing our son is cared for by such compassionate and dedicated people gives us complete peace of mind. We are beyond grateful for this team and highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thanks for such a lovely review we will be sure to pass this on to our team

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so happy with this childcare service. The staff are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to the children. We have a daughter in the baby room and a daughter in the preschool room, both of our girls feel safe, loved, and excited to be there each day they go, which means everything to us. We couldn't ask for better!

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thanks for such a lovely review we will be sure to pass this on to our team

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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This nursery provides outstanding child development activities that are engaging, thoughtful, and supportive of child's growth. The manager stands out as the pillar of the setting, creating a warm, positive environment that flows through the whole team. Several staff members consistently go above and beyond, making the nursery feel like a true home where children feel safe, happy, and genuinely cared for. A hudge thank you to you all!

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thanks for such a lovely review we will be sure to pass this on to our team

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Review from Ashleen H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Honestly I couldn't recommend this place enough. My son started in the baby room last year and has loved it from day one. My little girl is currently attending the preschool and she loves it and her teachers. All the staff are worth their weight in gold. I feel relaxed and at ease leaving my kids here knowing they will be well looked after.

Reply from Diane Koplewsky, Owner at Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

Thank you for such a lovely review - we will be sure to send to our staff

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Sandra Philp Job Title: Manager Joined: 1991
Sandra Philp

We have four dynamic leaders in Early Childhood Centres

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Emma (Manager Crumlin branch)
Karen (Manager Holywood branch)
Louise (Manager Lisburn branch and also Early Years Lead)

Sandra (Manager Aldergrove branch)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove

What is the Age Range of Children that Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove accepts?

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove Open?

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove have capacity for?

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove has capacity for a total of 99 Children.

How far is Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove to the centre of Crumlin?

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

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