Greendale Private Day Nursery

633 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey BT36 4RF
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9.9 118 Reviews
  • 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

Our little boy started in the baby room at Greendale a few months ago when I returned to work from maternity leave. The staff have been absolutely incredible throughout the entire process. From the first visit we were made to feel so welcome and it really put my mind at ease that he would be cared for
well when we couldn't be there. The staff from the management to the room staff are all so friendly, kind and caring, they have really taken the time to get to know our little one and always provide us with a great insight into his day. He has absolutely thrived under their care. My husband and I absolutely adore the staff in his room, and love to see him so happy to go in every day. I cannot recommend Greendale highly enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters attend Greendale and they absolutely love it. We trust the staff implicitly and we know that our daughters are well supported and cared for while they are there. I recommend them to all friends who have children!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic facilities and professionals. My children always feel safe and are well cared for. This is our third through Greendale. The team take a great interest in the children and in all cases form strong bonds with them. The staff have also shown great empathy and care in detailing with varying work
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience my child and I have had overall with Greendale Day Care has been amazing. It provides a high quality and inclusive service. The staff and management are warm, kind and so approachable about anything. My son has been attending from he was around 7 months and he is now nearly 3 and I have
always seen great things.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at 13 months in July. He was quite unsettled going in - the baby room staff are so amazing, kind and patient. They cuddled, sang and danced with him every day until he smiled going in.
The head of the baby room managed to get him settled in cot - something we couldn’t do and is
so professional and gives such a good comprehensive debriefing every day, which is a reassurance to a first time mum.
He’s now in wobblers, runs in happy every day. Comes home with new words, songs and actions. The very shy boy has become so confident in himself from the activities and fun in wobblers.
The 3 person management team, are the most helpful and kind professionals. They were so lovely as we settled into the first few weeks and are always there to answer questions. We cannot thank everyone in Greendale enough and we highly recommend them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent, my daughter loves them and looks forward to going in every day. The office staff on the few occasions I’ve had to speak to them are amazing as well. I highly recommend Greendale Nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care for my son. All the carers are trained to such a high standard. We place a lot of trust in the carers to look after him and they are top class. Always greet him with a smile which is nice.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Greendale Private Day Nursery from eleven months old to the present (two-and-a-half years old). She goes in happy with a wave and a smile. The girls are always very welcoming. The app has been a great addition to letting you know what has been happening with your child
throughout the day. Very happy leaving my child here as I know she will be well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m devastated to learn today, that the after school provision at Greendale Private Day Nursery will close at the end of the summer. This will mean finding a new provider for my child, who has spent nearly every week of life in the care of the trusted, much loved staff of Greendale. It feels like a
death in the family, I can’t imagine life without it. We are still in shock at present. Advice for new parents - Please be aware when choosing this childcare provider that provision for children beyond nursery school age, is no longer available. I wish I had known this from when we registered, because it wouldn’t have been my intention to have to remove my child from Greendale before the age of 11. We will miss you all, thank you for the wonderful care, attention, support and genuine love that you have shown my family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both children attend and have done from 2017, with an excellent level of care and service and all times. My boys have enjoyed each room, and the staff have been so brilliant with all of the changes and Covid etc; just the best home-from-home for the boys.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Greendale - we were more than happy to send our second as our first loves it so much. I would say there is a culture of caring and nurturing at Greendale. The staff genuinely love and care about the kids and know their little personalities so well. Both children love going in
the mornings and can’t wait to see the staff as well as their friends. The range of activities the kids participate in has really helped their development and social skills. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they are always happy to help and often go above and beyond the call of duty! I have no hesitation in recommending Greendale as an excellent daycare setting.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Greendale is the home away from home. My little girl has been attending Greendale since she was 9-months-old and I've never looked back once at my decision to send her. The daily activities, the routines, right down to the food being served reassured me my little one was in capable and safe hands. The
staff at Greendale haven't only educated my daughter and given her so much confidence, but as a first-time mum, they have been a shoulder for me to lean on for advice. Since day one all the staff I meet are extremely kind, helpful and have a genuine care for the children. My little girl skips into the nursery and always tells me about what she has learnt that day and having the app available to parents is extremely helpful. The app goes into the detail all parents want to know i.e. did they sleep, did they eat etc and seeing pictures of your little ones having fun warms the heart. Without hesitation, I would recommend Greendale to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and would highly recommend to any parent considering a place here. The staff are attentive and our daughter loves every minute she spends here. She is full of excitement telling us stories of what she gets up to during the day and the friends she has made.
There is an app set up for
parents which is very informative and we get to see photos of our daughter and what activities she took part in each day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Greendale, very educational from day one. My child has attended since 9 months old and is now turning 3. The staff are brilliant, great daily routines and activities - singing, counting, imaginative play, outdoor play, afternoon naps etc, my child loves it all. Food on offer is great
too, varied, balanced and healthy, never comes home hungry. Nothing I’ve ever requested has ever been a problem, as said before highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with all aspects of Greendale Nursery. It's run very well by management staff who are very helpful, especially evident during challenging times through the pandemic. My toddler is a "pandemic baby" and found it difficult meeting new faces. They settled in really well at Greendale in a
short space of time. They take part in so many varied activities to help their development and get creative. My toddler is very happy going to Greendale.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Greendale is a fantastic nursery, when my two children get excited to attend every morning I feel so at ease going off to work. Their facilities are fantastic, there is a range of different parks for all levels and spacious rooms which drew me to selecting them as my childcare provider. The staff are
amazing and take a lot of interest in my children, it honestly feels like a home from home and I can’t thank them enough for how they have helped my two children develop.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has only had us to look after him which made us a bit anxious about leaving him with the nursery staff. The first few days settling in were torture for us as he cried and didn't enjoy being left there. The staff did all they could and after a couple of days he was calming down. Then out
of nowhere when we got to his room in the nursery he held his arms out to go to the girls and had a snack, lunch and also had a long nap there! This was the most amazing thing as he has trouble sleeping. The staff did their magic and have obviously made a connection with him. We have one more day of settling in then it's onto his proper full days. We are more than happy to leave him there after seeing him enjoy his stays. Highly recommend this place because of the staff. Always keeping us up to date with calls about how he was getting on. Also had a wee farm day which the children could go and pet animals which he was able to attend even though it wasn't one of his days.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her friends and the workers as well as all the activities she has really settled well. She is getting more confident every day and learning so much. I am glad her sleep has improved in the daycare now that she has moved up to the wobbler room.
Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Greendale since she was 9 months till now, almost 3 years. Everyday my daughter loves the activities. The staff are always approachable and my daughter has a great relationship with them. The app allows me to see what my daughter eats, when she sleeps and plays during the day.
The staff also made the transition from nappies to potty so much easier. Highly recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery! We find the staff very friendly and caring towards the children! Great range of activities offered and we love to see the development and learning advances that the nursery gives our child! Our child loves going!

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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.