Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number028 9047 2848
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Details
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Group/OwnerPaul Wallace
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Person in ChargeNikki Kelly (Manager)
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Number of Staff15
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children39
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Age rangefrom 0 years 1 months to 10 years 11 months
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ParkingThe Nursery car park to the front of the building is parents and visitors.
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VisitingThe Den Day Nursery welcome visitors to see the nursery by making an appointment to ensure that visits do not disrupt the daily routine or activities of the children in their care. Parent's are welcome at any time.
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DirectionsThe Den Day Nursery is located off the Holywood Road situated next to the Spar Garage and facing the Palmerston Road dumping facility.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Payton U
September 3, 2024 at 2:48 amHe absolutely adores day‑care and telling me all about his enjoyable- filled day. The Den truly helps kids learn and grow to be well- rounded individuals.
Teagan U
September 10, 2024 at 7:52 pmPeer interactions are well overseen and gentle behaviour towards each other is promoted. There, she feels secure and loved. The value of her place at The Den shone through. When my little girl commenced at an external preschool there had been issues with regard to team turnover and also the usual stuff that comes with having 26 small kids in a class. I’ ve consistently felt welcome and that my views matter. All of the teachers at The Den genuinely care for the kids they look after. In practice this was rocking her to sleep, accommodating her picky eating, supporting me to have a space to breastfeed- I might go on. Immediately I was relieved when she validated my worries and assured me that they would do everything my baby needed them to. Until I met the manager. I’ m a fussy, overprotective mother and finding the right place to care for my( then) baby was incredibly stressful. I cannot commend this day‑care strongly enough. My little girl has been at The Den for almost 3 years.
Rowan B
October 17, 2024 at 1:02 pmYou all do a superb job! Thank you all for making it easier to leave my little girl every day. I honestly able’ t suggest’ The Den’ strongly enough. The recent addition of the’ My Nursery Pal’ App has been the icing on the cake allowing real- time updates on sessions( with photos), meals times and naps! Meals and snacks are included and there is a large selection of tasty and healthy treats. The variety of sessions on offer and the outdoor play area is superb- there is even a pet rabbit! The settling in period was extremely generous and every single team member is polite and courteous and you able truly sense a genuine affection for all the kids. From my first telephone conversation with the manager, I was certain that this was the place I wanted to secure. I had to arrange childcare for her at relatively short notice and having had a few unsuccessful meetings with childminders, a friend recommended‘ The Den’. My two- year- old little girl has been attending‘ The Den’ day‑care ever since Oct 2017.
Casey P
October 27, 2024 at 10:08 amI would strongly suggest the Den. The guardians’ app is a handy way to keep in touch and see updates throughout the day- I adore getting photos and observations! The range of sessions is terrific and we have noticed a big leap in my little girl’ s development ever since she joined the Den. Any concerns are dealt with straight away. She is extremely well looked after and the team are extremely attentive and genuine. My youngster has been attending the Den ever since June 2021 and just adores it.
Tory I
November 11, 2024 at 2:54 amThe business is continuing to grow and the manager might not be any more useful. The introduction of the Famly app this year has been a extremely welcome addition, resulting in more accurate updates and real- time billing. I’ m renewing my review as the day‑care continues to offer the highest quality in care and education.
Nico S
November 18, 2024 at 9:12 pmDefinitely recommended. All the food and snacks are included in the price, so no need to pack any additional snacks( as other places require). Also, the sessions they do with the kids seem truly enjoyable. The guardians’ app they use is terrific for providing information and photos throughout the day. So far, I have found the management approachable and the team are easy to talk to. I do wish the outside space had more natural greenery( trees, plants etc) however, they do a wonderful job of sectioning the outside areas for play and the ground is covered( not just bare cement as I saw in some other nurseries). I like how the rooms are more open and light than other nurseries I viewed. I think it truly helped both of us sense a lot more at ease when she was first starting. most other nurseries I looked at did not offer this. she was a covid baby and 2. The gradual settling in period was remarkable as 1. My kid started last autumn and is extremely content at the Den, she is so excited every morning to go.
Leslie W
November 27, 2024 at 11:00 pmHighly recommended to guardians in the area. The sessions are terrific and even now, as a boisterous four- year- old, my little boy still likes a cuddle with his key worker. The team are extremely attentive and go that extra mile to make sure the kids sense secure and cared for. I have no worries at all about my little girl starting as the time with my little boy has been so superb. My little boy has been attending the Den for almost four years now and my 11- month- old little girl will start next week, as I return to work.
Micah X
December 13, 2024 at 3:42 amThe kids want to be there and I know they are having a super wee day when I’ m at work. I’ m so thankful. I was so worried for him but the team are thoughtful and kind and he’ s doing terrific. My youngster is well cared for, a pandemic baby. She adores her team and wee friends and the sessions are so enjoyable, consistently changing, consistently creative- just brilliant. My preschooler often doesn’ t want to leave on collection. My kids have received outstanding care in the Den.
Marley C
December 17, 2024 at 4:54 amWe trusted them with our most prized possession and they were brilliant! Our little girl has thrived there and we will all be so sad when she leaves there. They are attentive, flexible, funny, thorough and strongly skilled. We cannot fault the care and attention the team and manager offer. Our little girl started at The Den in February 2019 when she was 10 months old and she will finish there this summer, as she is starting P1.
Teagan H
December 20, 2024 at 6:44 amWe able’ t fault the place for the care and attention that the kids get from team and management. The Famly app allows us to keep up to date with what they are doing during the day with photo updates and details on what they have eaten along with real- time billing information. They have both learnt so much from their time there and made terrific friendships. The sessions that they plan for the kids are brilliant and I adore that all the messy play able be done there instead of at home! My two kids have been going here ever since they were a year old( now 6 and 4) and I would strongly suggest the Den.
Reese H
December 20, 2024 at 8:30 amHe has received so much care from the team and I have found he has come on remarkable regarding his speech and social skills. I enrolled my kid into The Den as I was finding he missed out a lot with socialising with other kids his own age due to covid 19. The team are so lovely, patient, attentive, kind and trustworthy. My time and my sons has been remarkable.
Yale G
December 29, 2024 at 8:43 amWe able’ t thank the girls enough for everything they have done, and continue to do for our little boy. The entire team team and manager work with a professional yet welcoming manner, making us sense that we are part of a larger extended family. He adores his time spent at The Den and enjoys the wide range of sessions and outings offered throughout the year. My little boy has attended The Den for 4 years, and we couldn’ t ask for any better.
Jordan R
January 10, 2025 at 3:29 pmHe’ s learned so many new skills ever since starting. My second kid started last October and he absolutely adores it, I was a bit emotional leaving him but seeing how much he has thrived there already it’ s worth it. The girls give my kids cuddles in the morning when I leave. My little boy and little girl both attend this day‑care, I absolutely adore the team, they consistently communicate truly well and my kids adore going there as it feels like they are family.
Elliot G
March 2, 2025 at 6:52 amMy little girl is extremely delighted here. An outstanding day day‑care, with lovely clean facilities plenty of provision for kids and lots of supportive team.
Hollis U
March 19, 2025 at 11:44 pmI would strongly suggest this to any parent or guardian looking for childcare. The team are remarkable and all of them know every kid by name offering a real personal touch. Our little girl has been there ever since she was 10 months old and adores it. The Den is a superb day‑care.
Dorian E
May 5, 2025 at 5:32 pmThe Den caters extremely well for my little boy’ s multiple food allergies. The feedback from team is outstanding, and all team are pleasant, professional, and enjoyable. The Den is a superb day‑care: my little boy adores going and has done ever since he started.
Nico J
May 22, 2025 at 7:11 pmthank you to all the team it has been a superb time, I have consistently been able to go to work knowing my baby is being well looked after, protected and loved. I might go on…. The facility, programme, range of sessions, food menu- everything is of the utmost highest standard. My little girl has loved every moment and her development has been encouraged for being there. Every member of the team has consistently been professional, kind and above all loving and attentive. In all this time I able honestly say that I have never had an issue with the Den. My little girl has been going to The Den Day Nursery from 9 months- she is now 4yrs old.
Kai Y
May 24, 2025 at 4:40 pm10/ 10. My little girl adores it and I know she couldn’ t be in a better place. Could not fault. Excellent service provided.
Morgan W
May 25, 2025 at 1:11 amHis language and development have come on leaps and bounds ever since starting and the regular updates on the app make my day at work easier. The sessions they do daily are varied and all help develop development skills from no age. My wee one absolutely adores going to see all his friends and the service they’ ve provided has been invaluable, particularly during Covid- 19. The team are so genuinely attentive that it’ s made the time of childcare and returning to work so much easier.
Jordan J
June 18, 2025 at 5:09 amI would strongly suggest the Den to anyone who is looking for childcare. They both loved going and had a terrific connection and affection for all the team. The first for my little boy and now for my 2- year- old little girl. I have been using the Den for 4 years now.