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187 Jordanstown Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0LU
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26 August 2025
I would highly recommend Hullabaloo. It wasn't an easy choice for me putting my son into daycare but I am so glad we found hullabaloo. The staff are friendly, approachable and compassionate. They have excellent facilities and equally excellent staff. The whole team have supported and cared for my son who didn't transition well initially. Communication is great as they provide daily feedback and always encourage different learning opportunities and experiences.
18 August 2025
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Hullabaloo day nursery! From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a genuine warmth and dedication from the entire team. The staff are incredibly nurturing, attentive, and genuinely care about each child's development and happiness. We're so grateful to have found this nursery. It's more than just a childcare facility-it's a place where children are truly seen, heard, and loved. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing start for their little one!
15 August 2025
My daughter is very lucky to attend Hullabaloo and receive such great care from all the staff who she has bonded with from the beginning. The nursery's homely environment and friendly staff have allowed her to thrive and she has learned so much while I have been able to return to work with peace of mind. She loves going and misses her two course yummy lunches when she's not there!
15 August 2025
Both of our children have attended Hullabaloo for the past year, and our experience has been consistently positive. The staff are kind, supportive, and always approachable-no question has ever felt like too much trouble. Our children are offered healthy, balanced meals, and we've noticed a real improvement in their eating habits. They're also encouraged to develop independence, and we've noticed this reflected in their confidence at home. Communication is always clear and helpful, and the nursery manager is easy to contact and has been great at keeping us right about the NICSS discount. As one of our children moves on to nursery school, we know he'll truly miss the staff and the friendships he's built there. We're thankful our younger two still have time left at Hullabaloo! We've already recommended the nursery to several friends and wouldn't hesitate to do so again. It's been a wonderful experience, and we're so glad we chose Hullabaloo for our family.
12 December 2024
Excellent nursery, staff very helpful and supportive. My son is very happy and has settled well there, would recommend to anyone looking for a childcare provider in the area. Great info also shared with parents regarding the NICSS which they signed up to very promptly.
23 August 2024
Could not fault this nursery. The staff are considerate and kind and go above and beyond to bond with and care for the children. They are fed such healthy well rounded diets and have engaging child led activities every day. My daughter loves going there so much and misses the environment dearly when she is off. They have supported me as a parent as well and I can not thank them enough. I completely trust this team with my child and have recommended them to many of my friends.
23 August 2024
My daughter started Hullabaloo in November 2023 when she was almost 1. From day one I've been so glad we made the decision to send her there. My daughter has a number of allergies and reflux issues and they have been brilliant at accommodating her and making sure everyone knows of any particular issues. During the settling-in period, the girls were brilliant at settling both of us! Sending pictures and updates and being so kind and reassuring. One of the things I especially love about Hullabaloo is that it has such a family feel - the girls know all the children's names and you can see they take such a keen interest in each and everyone of them and their interests/likes/dislikes. They all go above and beyond in their care of the children at Hullabaloo. Both myself and my husband couldn't recommend it enough.
19 August 2024
My son has been going to Hullabaloo since September 2023 when I returned to work. He absolutely loves it and is straight in the door every morning with hardly a look back! The staff are all incredible and he has developed a lovely relationship with them. They provide a wide range of activities and play and he is very well fed! I would highly recommend Hullabaloo to any parent!
19 August 2024
As a mother of one, I am delighted with the care and attention from Hullabaloo staff. My child goes to nursery with a smile and comes home a very content child. I couldn't be happier with how well he has settled into this new environment that we call a second home. Thank you everyone at Hullabaloo!
19 August 2024
Both my boys currently attend Hullabaloo Day nursery and they absolutely love it! I remember being so anxious when my oldest first started as I was really worried about how he would settle and handle being around new people. My worries were very quickly settled once I saw all the care he was receiving from the staff and the fun he was having with other children his age. My youngest boy has just started his Hullabaloo journey this month and I have 100% faith in the staff when looking after him as they have already shown fantastic care towards my oldest and have definitely helped in shaping him to be the amazing wee character he is today!
12 August 2024
My little girl has been going to Hullabaloo for two years and it's nearly time for her to start school now. Both of us were new to the area and I was obviously apprehensive about my daughter starting somewhere new. Hullabaloo has a wonderful family feel and in no time at all my daughter felt loved and cared for. Within a short while, she would look forward every morning to going there, and she quickly established strong relationships with the staff and her little play companions. I had complete peace of mind with my child at Hullabaloo - I always knew she would be looked after, engaged with, entertained and well-fed! At pick-up time she would always be full of stories about what she got up to that day. I couldn't recommend Hullabaloo enough - we will both really miss it and all the brilliant staff, sending my daughter there was one of the best decisions I have made for her.
09 July 2024
I have had my daughter in Hullabaloo since January 2021 and would highly recommend their nursery to any parent. The staff make this nursery great - they have been so caring and supportive to my daughter who was so shy when she first started. She has built lovely bonds with all staff and has blossomed and made lots of friends who will continue with her into her chosen primary school. I can't thank Hullabaloo enough for being so supportive of me as a parent, they always put me at ease and I trust them 100% to provide outstanding care for my daughter. If they offered after-school care, I would have no hesitation in keeping my daughter with them. Thank you, Hullabaloo, for everything, and my daughter will miss you a lot when it's time to leave.
06 March 2024
Our two children attend Hullabaloo and have done so for the last four years. The staff are lovely and as it is a small nursery they have got to know both our children very well and know their individual needs. This gives us full confidence leaving them in their care each day. They organise daily activities including arts and crafts, and have a theme, shape and colour of the month which has aided their development. Our eldest child attends the local nursery school and Hullabaloo have been great with drop-offs and pick-ups, and flexible when the nursery school times change. Both our children love attending Hullabaloo and we would highly recommend it.
06 February 2024
My daughter started at Hullabaloo when I went back to work, she was only 6 months at the time (now 13 months). It was obviously very hard for me to leave my little baby but within days I felt completely at ease thanks to the amazing staff. I can tell they all genuinely adore and care for her so much. My baby loves going to nursery there and loves all her carers. This has made my return to work so much easier and I am so grateful for them. They also have so many activities and educational themes every month. I would definitely recommend them!
05 February 2024
Both of my children are currently at Hullabaloo, it is an excellent daycare, with a family feel. All the staff are brilliant and I have every confidence leaving my children with them. There is a varied range of activities, so something for everyone. The outdoor play area is brilliant all year round. The daycare regularly have little outings and visitors in to entertain the children. We would happily recommend Hullabaloo. Both of our children love their days in daycare, they both run in without looking back! I know that my son has made lifelong friends and I will be forever grateful. Thank you!
05 February 2024
Hullabaloo is a brilliant nursery with excellent staff! I have two children that attend and they both enjoy going into Hullabaloo each week and getting involved in all of the different activities, both indoors and outdoors. My daughter has a severe nut allergy and I feel that she is totally safe when in the care of Hullabaloo, which is the most important thing for us. My son is also a very fussy eater and thankfully the staff have made accommodations to ensure he never goes hungry! I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
29 November 2023
Both our children attended Hullabaloo between 2017 and October 2023. Hullabaloo is a wonderful nursery, the smaller setting gives it a more family feel and means the staff get to know all the children really well and understand their individual needs. The girls are all excellent, they provide so much care, affection and attention to the wee ones and work closely with the parents, communicating each day on how the day went and what the kids got up to. They provide a good variety of healthy snacks and lunches each day, as well as daily routines and activities to aid development such as arts, crafts and music. The outdoor play area is a fantastic space for all ages in the nursery. We would happily recommend Hullabaloo to anyone considering a daycare setting in the area. Both our children loved their time at Hullabaloo and our family will always remember our time here with big smiles! Thank you!
29 November 2023
Excellent service. With staff is very kind and well trained. The place is clean and spacious and the kids love coming back every day as they learn new exciting things and you can actually see a difference in their development almost every day. Couldn’t recommend it enough.
27 September 2023
I cannot provide high enough praise for Hullabaloo. As first-time parents, we were unsure if nursery would be the right choice for our daughter, but after visiting we felt we would be doing her a disservice not to have her at Hullabaloo. The staff are warm and welcoming and genuinely care for all of the children. They have numerous available activities suitable to the age of the child. The nursery always keeps in contact and is flexible to your individual child’s needs, whatever they may be. We always get a debrief at the end of the day during handover, and it is clear the staff really care. Our 1-year-old daughter has really thrived at Hullabaloo - she loves to try new foods and we feel she has really developed socially by being surrounded by other children. She’s often tired out by the end of the day and we know that is a result of all the fun she has had during the day at Hullabaloo!
22 August 2023
Our daughter started at Hullabaloo Day Nursery when she was 15 months old. At the beginning, we struggled with the separation, her and us but the girls were amazing in understanding. We had settling-in days in which we were able to become accustomed to the day-to-day process of dropping off our girl and letting her get familiar with the setting and new faces. Since then, she has flourished significantly. She loves going in with the girls in the mornings to play with her friends. She has become really confident/independent in all aspects and even enjoys a wider range of food. The staff are incredible and listen so much to our wishes for our child in terms of nap times etc which gives us so much peace of mind (easier bed times!). I always recommend Hullabaloo to anyone who needs childcare in a personalised and family-oriented environment.
Latest Reviews for Hullabaloo Day Nursery
26 August 2025
I would highly recommend Hullabaloo. It wasn't an easy choice for me putting my son into daycare but I am so glad we found hullabaloo. The staff are friendly, approachable and compassionate. They have excellent facilities and equally excellent staff. The whole team have supported and cared for my son who didn't transition well initially. Communication is great as they provide daily feedback and always encourage different learning opportunities and experiences.
18 August 2025
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Hullabaloo day nursery! From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a genuine warmth and dedication from the entire team. The staff are incredibly nurturing, attentive, and genuinely care about each child's development and happiness. We're so grateful to have found this nursery. It's more than just a childcare facility-it's a place where children are truly seen, heard, and loved. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing start for their little one!
15 August 2025
My daughter is very lucky to attend Hullabaloo and receive such great care from all the staff who she has bonded with from the beginning. The nursery's homely environment and friendly staff have allowed her to thrive and she has learned so much while I have been able to return to work with peace of mind. She loves going and misses her two course yummy lunches when she's not there!
15 August 2025
Both of our children have attended Hullabaloo for the past year, and our experience has been consistently positive. The staff are kind, supportive, and always approachable-no question has ever felt like too much trouble. Our children are offered healthy, balanced meals, and we've noticed a real improvement in their eating habits. They're also encouraged to develop independence, and we've noticed this reflected in their confidence at home. Communication is always clear and helpful, and the nursery manager is easy to contact and has been great at keeping us right about the NICSS discount. As one of our children moves on to nursery school, we know he'll truly miss the staff and the friendships he's built there. We're thankful our younger two still have time left at Hullabaloo! We've already recommended the nursery to several friends and wouldn't hesitate to do so again. It's been a wonderful experience, and we're so glad we chose Hullabaloo for our family.
12 December 2024
Excellent nursery, staff very helpful and supportive. My son is very happy and has settled well there, would recommend to anyone looking for a childcare provider in the area. Great info also shared with parents regarding the NICSS which they signed up to very promptly.
23 August 2024
Could not fault this nursery. The staff are considerate and kind and go above and beyond to bond with and care for the children. They are fed such healthy well rounded diets and have engaging child led activities every day. My daughter loves going there so much and misses the environment dearly when she is off. They have supported me as a parent as well and I can not thank them enough. I completely trust this team with my child and have recommended them to many of my friends.
23 August 2024
My daughter started Hullabaloo in November 2023 when she was almost 1. From day one I've been so glad we made the decision to send her there. My daughter has a number of allergies and reflux issues and they have been brilliant at accommodating her and making sure everyone knows of any particular issues. During the settling-in period, the girls were brilliant at settling both of us! Sending pictures and updates and being so kind and reassuring. One of the things I especially love about Hullabaloo is that it has such a family feel - the girls know all the children's names and you can see they take such a keen interest in each and everyone of them and their interests/likes/dislikes. They all go above and beyond in their care of the children at Hullabaloo. Both myself and my husband couldn't recommend it enough.
19 August 2024
My son has been going to Hullabaloo since September 2023 when I returned to work. He absolutely loves it and is straight in the door every morning with hardly a look back! The staff are all incredible and he has developed a lovely relationship with them. They provide a wide range of activities and play and he is very well fed! I would highly recommend Hullabaloo to any parent!
19 August 2024
As a mother of one, I am delighted with the care and attention from Hullabaloo staff. My child goes to nursery with a smile and comes home a very content child. I couldn't be happier with how well he has settled into this new environment that we call a second home. Thank you everyone at Hullabaloo!
19 August 2024
Both my boys currently attend Hullabaloo Day nursery and they absolutely love it! I remember being so anxious when my oldest first started as I was really worried about how he would settle and handle being around new people. My worries were very quickly settled once I saw all the care he was receiving from the staff and the fun he was having with other children his age. My youngest boy has just started his Hullabaloo journey this month and I have 100% faith in the staff when looking after him as they have already shown fantastic care towards my oldest and have definitely helped in shaping him to be the amazing wee character he is today!
12 August 2024
My little girl has been going to Hullabaloo for two years and it's nearly time for her to start school now. Both of us were new to the area and I was obviously apprehensive about my daughter starting somewhere new. Hullabaloo has a wonderful family feel and in no time at all my daughter felt loved and cared for. Within a short while, she would look forward every morning to going there, and she quickly established strong relationships with the staff and her little play companions. I had complete peace of mind with my child at Hullabaloo - I always knew she would be looked after, engaged with, entertained and well-fed! At pick-up time she would always be full of stories about what she got up to that day. I couldn't recommend Hullabaloo enough - we will both really miss it and all the brilliant staff, sending my daughter there was one of the best decisions I have made for her.
09 July 2024
I have had my daughter in Hullabaloo since January 2021 and would highly recommend their nursery to any parent. The staff make this nursery great - they have been so caring and supportive to my daughter who was so shy when she first started. She has built lovely bonds with all staff and has blossomed and made lots of friends who will continue with her into her chosen primary school. I can't thank Hullabaloo enough for being so supportive of me as a parent, they always put me at ease and I trust them 100% to provide outstanding care for my daughter. If they offered after-school care, I would have no hesitation in keeping my daughter with them. Thank you, Hullabaloo, for everything, and my daughter will miss you a lot when it's time to leave.
06 March 2024
Our two children attend Hullabaloo and have done so for the last four years. The staff are lovely and as it is a small nursery they have got to know both our children very well and know their individual needs. This gives us full confidence leaving them in their care each day. They organise daily activities including arts and crafts, and have a theme, shape and colour of the month which has aided their development. Our eldest child attends the local nursery school and Hullabaloo have been great with drop-offs and pick-ups, and flexible when the nursery school times change. Both our children love attending Hullabaloo and we would highly recommend it.
06 February 2024
My daughter started at Hullabaloo when I went back to work, she was only 6 months at the time (now 13 months). It was obviously very hard for me to leave my little baby but within days I felt completely at ease thanks to the amazing staff. I can tell they all genuinely adore and care for her so much. My baby loves going to nursery there and loves all her carers. This has made my return to work so much easier and I am so grateful for them. They also have so many activities and educational themes every month. I would definitely recommend them!
05 February 2024
Both of my children are currently at Hullabaloo, it is an excellent daycare, with a family feel. All the staff are brilliant and I have every confidence leaving my children with them. There is a varied range of activities, so something for everyone. The outdoor play area is brilliant all year round. The daycare regularly have little outings and visitors in to entertain the children. We would happily recommend Hullabaloo. Both of our children love their days in daycare, they both run in without looking back! I know that my son has made lifelong friends and I will be forever grateful. Thank you!
05 February 2024
Hullabaloo is a brilliant nursery with excellent staff! I have two children that attend and they both enjoy going into Hullabaloo each week and getting involved in all of the different activities, both indoors and outdoors. My daughter has a severe nut allergy and I feel that she is totally safe when in the care of Hullabaloo, which is the most important thing for us. My son is also a very fussy eater and thankfully the staff have made accommodations to ensure he never goes hungry! I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
29 November 2023
Both our children attended Hullabaloo between 2017 and October 2023. Hullabaloo is a wonderful nursery, the smaller setting gives it a more family feel and means the staff get to know all the children really well and understand their individual needs. The girls are all excellent, they provide so much care, affection and attention to the wee ones and work closely with the parents, communicating each day on how the day went and what the kids got up to. They provide a good variety of healthy snacks and lunches each day, as well as daily routines and activities to aid development such as arts, crafts and music. The outdoor play area is a fantastic space for all ages in the nursery. We would happily recommend Hullabaloo to anyone considering a daycare setting in the area. Both our children loved their time at Hullabaloo and our family will always remember our time here with big smiles! Thank you!
29 November 2023
Excellent service. With staff is very kind and well trained. The place is clean and spacious and the kids love coming back every day as they learn new exciting things and you can actually see a difference in their development almost every day. Couldn’t recommend it enough.
27 September 2023
I cannot provide high enough praise for Hullabaloo. As first-time parents, we were unsure if nursery would be the right choice for our daughter, but after visiting we felt we would be doing her a disservice not to have her at Hullabaloo. The staff are warm and welcoming and genuinely care for all of the children. They have numerous available activities suitable to the age of the child. The nursery always keeps in contact and is flexible to your individual child’s needs, whatever they may be. We always get a debrief at the end of the day during handover, and it is clear the staff really care. Our 1-year-old daughter has really thrived at Hullabaloo - she loves to try new foods and we feel she has really developed socially by being surrounded by other children. She’s often tired out by the end of the day and we know that is a result of all the fun she has had during the day at Hullabaloo!
22 August 2023
Our daughter started at Hullabaloo Day Nursery when she was 15 months old. At the beginning, we struggled with the separation, her and us but the girls were amazing in understanding. We had settling-in days in which we were able to become accustomed to the day-to-day process of dropping off our girl and letting her get familiar with the setting and new faces. Since then, she has flourished significantly. She loves going in with the girls in the mornings to play with her friends. She has become really confident/independent in all aspects and even enjoys a wider range of food. The staff are incredible and listen so much to our wishes for our child in terms of nap times etc which gives us so much peace of mind (easier bed times!). I always recommend Hullabaloo to anyone who needs childcare in a personalised and family-oriented environment.