Greendale Private Day Nursery

633 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey BT36 4RF
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  • Greendale Private Day Nursery, Newtownabbey
Greendale Private Day Nursery offers a loving homely environment for your child. The day nursery has been established for 13 years, joining the Clearday Nursery Group in 2007. The nursery consists of 3 buildings offering care for 0-2yrs, 2-3yrs and Pre-School Children. Every day in Greendale is fun-filled and exciting with many different activities organised for each age group. The baby unit enjoys a weekly visit from Jo Jingles and Pre-school are extremely busy with Monkeynastics and Spanish Lessons. The large garden offers adventure for all ages with a separate soft play area for younger children who are just beginning to venture outdoors. Two cooks prepare fresh nutritionally balanced meals to meet every child's dietary requirements. Learning through play and offering a stimulating homely environment ensures that every child's needs are met.

Care Provided by Greendale Private Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Dargan (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 42
  • Total Places for Children
  • 136
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Public Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Greendale Private Day Nursery

  • Full-time Day Care   - £269.50 per week,
    Full Day - £65.50 per day,
    Half Day - £44.00 per half day,
    Two children – Full time only - £467.50 per week.


Greendale Private Day Nursery Reviews (118)

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Greendale Private Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Greendale Private Day Nursery has 118 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great daycare facilities, very friendly and approachable staff who genuinely care about the kids who attend. Activities are varied and stimulating and food menu is amazing. My kids both love attending and have developed good relationships with the staff who work there, which enables me to have peace
of mind knowing they are being well looked after while I'm at work.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ladies are always friendly and approachable and have been very accomodating with changes to schedule when needed.
Both of my children have attended and have loved every minute and thrived developmentally.
I have absolute trust in the staff to look after my child and care for them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly can't recommend Greendale Private Day Nursery enough as a first time mum going back to work and leaving my little boy at nursery filled me with anxiety but the staff at Greendale are outstanding!! The care they have for my little boy is second to none and he loves it and all the staff!!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just started Greendale and I honestly couldn't fault it.


The settling in period has been amazing and the staff in the baby room are fantastic. They have made her feel so welcome and are so attentive. They regularly keep me updated on her progress throughout the day which is so reassuring

as it's not easy leaving your baby for a full day! I know she is in safe hands and being so well looked after! During her first week she was already getting involved in crafts and sensory activities which is great for her development.


My son also went to Greendale for 3 years so it was an easy choice for me to pick it as the nursery for my daughter.


It is a fantastic nursery with caring, kind and hard working staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has thrived in Greendale Private Day Nursery. He has been there from he was a baby and went through every room. All the staff have been great. Every person knows the children to greet by name and I have not had a single issue or worry during his time here. Every room transition has been made
easy by the care of the staff and he has been happy going in every day.
My son is heading to Primary School in September and I believe his entire experience in Greendale, ending in his pre-school year there, has prepared him in every aspect for his next step.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Greendale Private Day Nursery provides outstanding childcare service's they have professional staff and exceptional facilities.


From the moment we walked in, we felt at ease that our wee one will be well looked after and developmental needs will be met. They are warm and welcoming and always greeted

with a smile.


The facilities are modern, clean, and well-equipped for a day of fun.


Communication is excellent, with regular updates via the app and feedback about our wee boy's progress.


Could not recommend them enough!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don't quite have the words to express how much our family loves Greendale Private Day Nursery, and how wonderfully they have looked after our two children. Both children have started Greendale from 9 months old and moved through each room to preschool, Our second child went into Greendale at 9 months
old, during Covid, we were so anxious about how he would adjust, as he had not been able to socialise with other babies in the usual way. However, from his first day there, he was surrounded with warmth and care, fun and play. He is now ready to start school this September, and we will miss all the amazing, kind, generous and patient staff. As parents, we appreciate the good communication and how well-organised it is. But the most important thing is that I feel that I can totally trust them all to look after our kids - thank you Greendale

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My one year old son started nursery back at the start of January this year, understandably I was so anxious about it all but the staff in the baby room have been fantastic throughout the last 6 weeks. My son has settled in fantastic my and he now is very comfortable and happy there. The food menu also
great! Couldn't recommend Greendale Private Day Nursery enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

2 of our children have attended Greendale Private Day Nursery since my first return from maternity in March 2021 and our eldest has also attended the pre-school.


We can't sing Greendale's praises enough. They are not just a daycare, they are an extension of our family; stepping in even on our "non-daycare"

days when life throws a curveball.


Management know each and every child, parent and carer by name. They know what's going on at home and celebrate new milestones in our family's life, like new babies but are also there to offer support for the not-so-nice times as well.


Our children thoroughly enjoy their time at Greendale. 10/10 would recommend to a friend!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Greendale Private Day Nursery is the most professional, cleanest, children centred nursery! My daughter has been attending for 1.5 years. All the team are so lovely, friendly and approachable. It is testament to the care received, how excited my daughter is when she arrives in the morning!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 4 of our children have attended Greendale.
The staff are so lovely, friendly and welcoming.
The care that goes into making sure each child is well looked after is second to none. I feel Greendale have given all of my children a great start in social skills and free play making them more than ready
for nursery.
Fabulous staff and a fabulous setting.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Greendale do a fantastic job and has taken care of my son with the utmost care and professionalism over the last two years. Nothing is too much to ask and their feedback is always helpful, comprehensive and fulsome. My son's development and social skills have been greatly improved by his
time at Greendale and attending has become an important part of his life which he enjoys immensely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Greendale Nursery, the staff are amazing and my boys are so settled here. All the staff know them both and I feel they have a personal relationship with them and care for them very much. I just wish I could afford to have them in more, however the daily rates (as with most providers) make this
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started nursery back in early 2021 and she's about to finish preschool this June.
I absolutely recommend this nursery and preschool. It's difficult to articulate just how amazing they've been with her... consistently.
She's super shy, and struggles with change. However, with each
transition and new room, the ladies have taken a personalised approach, ensuring she is as comfortable as possible.
My daughter has come so unbelievably far during her time at Greendale. She has really come out of her shell, and is finding her own voice outside of the home. She's made some amazing friends and created special bonds with the staff who are always patient, kind and engaging.
Without the support, nurturing and care provided by the staff at Greendale, she would not have thrived within this environment. She looks forward to attending preschool and then nursery every day. She's even asked me to wait in the car for her when I've come to collect her as she doesn't want to leave.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just want to appraise your nursery, it’s absolutely fantastic, the staff are incredible and we love our son being there! We are so happy we chose this nursery and thank you for everything so far!
I would like to comment on a staff worker there who is extraordinary at her job, she is amazing with
our son and you have an extremely good staff member there (nursery assistant) even though all the staff are incredible. Just wanted to give some feedback on how good she is.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Greendale Private Day Nursery and Preschool provides a home-from approach, the Staff are truly remarkable for all the things they do to provide a fun and learning experience. My child absolutely loves going to nursery every morning which makes me an extremely happy parent knowing my child is happy and
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My son has been here for over 12 months and is very happy and settled. There is lots for him to do and I’m really pleased with the overall setting. Staff are friendly and approachable and it’s obvious that my son has built a good relationship with them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Staff are really approachable, friendly and have a great relationship with the children. They do loads of activities and my little girl loves going every day. They are great at keeping us informed of her progress and achievements.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Greendale and has done since she was about 10 months old. I couldn’t speak any higher of all the staff and facilities! We have been supported through all the different challenges we face as parents. Staff are welcoming and adore my daughter which makes drop off so much easier! There
are lots of activities and support given to achieving milestones. Lots of outside play which my little one loves!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Greendale Nursery is a fantastic place for children to develop. My daughter loves going and comes home always with positive experiences and new learnings. They really care for the children and I have full trust in Greendale. The staff are fantastic and encourage development.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.937)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10 for Greendale Private Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 50 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.937 for Greendale Private Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (565 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 599 Ratings = 4.937

  • b) 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 Greendale Private Day Nursery is based on 50 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 136 number of registered child places is 27.2, which has been reached with 50 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Kelly Dargan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Kelly Dargan has been with us in our nurseries since 2018 and has recently taken the position of manager as of July 2022.