Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin

1a Largy Road, Crumlin BT29 4AH
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Welcome to Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery, where the team believe in setting new standards in childcare and early years education.

As passionate early years educators and playwork specialists, they are dedicated to nurturing and supporting your child's development through a rich and varied curriculum that empowers and inspires them.

As an All Ireland Centre of Excellence, they combine elements of the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and playwork principles. They are pursuing Curiosity Approach accreditation, further distinguishing them as pioneers. Their tailored programmes, such as the Eager and Able to Learn 2-3-year-old programme, provide a specialised learning experience. Their dedicated spaces foster exploration and enjoyment.

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Care Provided by Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Shauna Craig (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • None
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 67
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin

  • **Early Years 0-5**
    Full time care £211.15 per week
    £54 per day
    Minimum 2 days


    **Afterschools**
    Term time daily (to include drop off and pick up) £22 per day
    Afterschools full week during holidays £150
    Holiday daily rates £37.50 per day or £28 from 9am to 3 pm

  • Our fees are revised annually each April
  • Parking

  • Ample parking - 5 MPH speed limit applies in car park


Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin Reviews (94)

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9.8

Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin has 94 reviews.

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Review from Philip K (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sleepy Hollow nursery has been fantastic for the last eight months our child has been there. The facilities are great, with plenty of outside play when the weather is good. The activities each day are brilliant and have really supported our child’s development. I personally have found every single staff
member to be amazing and really engaged with our son, doing anything we ask them to do, such as reducing time or doing extra changes if he has a nappy rash. They have always been fantastic when our child has been under the weather, never sending him home if the medicine helps. This has been hugely helpful as full-time workers. The food menu is also brilliant, and our child tends to eat better in the nursery than at home. Our child also runs into the nursery most mornings and thoroughly enjoys his time there each day!

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

Thank you so much for your kind review. We will pass your feedback on to our team.


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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I really like Sleepy Hollow. My favourite part is the people; they make it feel better to leave our kids for the day.
I enjoy the mix of activities the kids do and the pictures and messages about their day.
Things that could be improved.
While the outdoor play areas are ok, the new Sleepy Hollow
outdoor areas are better, such as climbing frames. Happy to hear you are adding a new play area. Love Dennis the Donkey for kids at the Crumlin.
One of my favourite aspects of the nursery was the great menu when we started, stirfry, chicken etc. I feel recently it has changed, alot of waffles, beans, sausages and cheaper meats and now desserts are removed but not expressly told to parents. I have seen an improvement in April meals, so I hope this continues to back to less processed foods.
Overall, would recommend Sleepy Hollow to anyone.

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

Thank you for your review. We did have climbing frames in the playground areas but found these to have a single purpose, and only a few children could play at one time on these. So we preferred to remove these for the multi-purpose space area and make use of the toddler bus and minibus to go to the park instead. In terms of menus, we can only have processed foods once per week, so this is something we will definitely be reviewing with the managers, who have just recently been on nutritional management training, so are aware of this! Finally, we haven’t removed puddings, we have just changed these until after lunch. We found the children weren’t eating lunch, as well, preferring to wait for dessert. This is now offered after lunch. We also offer high tea late afternoon. Nutritional guidance is something, as directors, is very important to us, so thank you for raising these concerns, which we will meet to discuss with the nursery management as a priority


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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care provided to all three of our children at Sleepy Hollow in Crumlin. The staff are so friendly and approachable. They really care for our children and look after them as if they are their own. The children love going to Sleepy Hollow and have settled well there.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very happy attending the Sleepy Hollow Group. It has accelerated his development in so many ways, gave him more confidence in playing with all different ages/genders. It stimulates his creativity in playing and he also loves playing outside a lot.

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Review from Melissa G (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children in Sleepy Hollow who absolutely love the setting. My youngest is so creative and very imaginative due to the activities she does at Sleepy Hollow. The staff are amazing, honest and so very caring with all the children. My eldest has been in Sleepy Hollow from a very young age and
has severe learning difficulties. The staff are so good with him and two of his very few words are Sleepy Hollow as he loves it so much. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot write enough nice things about Sleepy Hollow. I have experienced three different nurseries over my six years of parenting and Sleepy Hollow by far outstrips all of them.
The staff are the most caring, kind and thoughtful team ever - you can feel their genuine love for your child and it's
evident in how trusting my kids are of them and how bonded they got and quickly.
They give you proper detailed updates and make the effort to take beautiful photos and share them daily which is so appreciated. They do not sugarcoat things either and are honest if your wee one isn't 100%, which I feel is important.
The imaginative and well-thought-out activities are beautiful, educational and natural and I have really noticed this type of play having a great effect on my toddler who is far more exploratory than my elder was who was at nurseries with tacky bright plastic stuff everywhere.
Management is super responsive, informative and accommodating. Cannot rate highly enough.

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Review from Stacey D (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have been in Sleepy Hollow Group since they were babies. All the staff are amazing. The facilities are excellent. Every morning, we are greeted with a smile. The staff go above and beyond for the children and their families. I never worry when leaving the children as they always come
home happy after a day at Sleepy Hollow.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent and pleasant staff who go out of their way to ensure my child is safe and having a good experience. My child doesn't ever want to be picked up early so that says it all. Thanks to all the staff.

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Review from Jodie A (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children have now attended Sleepy Hollow Group. The staff are all wonderful and I pick up very happy children every time they attend the nursery.
Staff are attentive, the selection of meals served is great and the facilities are brilliant.

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Review from Sally L (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The early childhood centre has been fabulous through this pandemic. They have done their absolute best. We had home approved childcare by one of the staff as I worked in the NHS for the first three months of the pandemic, and when the nursery went open, I was happy for both my children to go back into
a group setting. Their attention to detail has been so good throughout. I can't wait to be able to get back into the nursery again to see the day to day things, but the use of the software app has helped keep us in touch.

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

Thank you so much for your kind review. Hopefully, we are returning a new normality for our setting, and we look forward to welcoming parents back into our nursery.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A beautiful setting with well qualified and engaging staff. A wide range of activities are available for the children. My kids have absolutely loved it - have had to drag them home at the end of the day.

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Review from Megan M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very anxious about settling my daughter back in after being off for a few months but a certain member of staff was absolutely amazing put my mind at ease. The girls in the room are brilliant with my daughter and I love getting the pictures and updates throughout the day.

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Review from Sean K (Father of Child) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are good and attentive to the child. I feel we get good feedback on how the day has gone. No concerns with having our child here. He seems happy and content and gets to take part in different activities during the day.

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Review from Ciara I (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, professional caring staff. Clean and tidy setting. Communication with parents and regular updates via the app provide reassurance. Staff observations and photographs of our child doing interesting things are provided throughout the week. Plenty of outdoor play and walks.

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Review from Patricia M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sleepy Hollow is a 5* childcare setting. My son loves his time there and it's been brilliant for his development. The staff are amazing. My child has bonded with them and trusts them. I am updated several times each day via the parents' app on things such as what he's done (with pics) how he has eaten
and when he's asleep.

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

Thank you for your feedback - it's invaluable to us.


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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sleepy Hollow Nursery Crumlin is outstanding. Its Reggio Emilia approach is full of adventure and wonder, providing the perfect learning environment for young children. The staff are amazing and go the extra mile every day for the children in their care. The leadership team are committed and passionate
professionals who seem to continually reflect and develop the nursery in the best interests of the children. My youngest begs to stay for high tea because she loves the food and the bus driver is nothing other than a local hero. A super team who deserve recognition for this excellent provision.

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

Thank you for your feedback - it is invaluable for us.


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Review from Perpetua L (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Sleepy Hollow since she was 8 months old. This is now her last year with them. There has always been fun and educational activities for the children during the day and great summer schemes. My daughter has always enjoyed her time at Sleepy Hollow. The staff are always courteous,
helpful and approachable. I know that my daughter is always in good safe hands when she is with the staff in Sleepy Hollow. We will miss them when she finishes this year.

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

Thank you for your feedback, it is invaluable for us.


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Review from Maura M (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are absolutely brilliant, always very accommodating. They made the process of settling my son back in after lockdown as smooth as possible for both of us. I can’t praise them enough. They are doing an amazing job.

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

Thank you for your feedback - it is invaluable for us.


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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sleepy Hollow is the perfect setting for our daughter. She loves it so much we find it difficult to get her to come home. The girls encourage her in everything that she does and because she is in contact with other children her age, the speed of her development is incredible. The nursery allows our
daughter to craft, and have done from a young age, which is something we just wouldn't take on at home. Sleepy Hollow enables us to carry out our jobs with the knowledge that our daughter is in a very safe, caring, educational environment.

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Review from Paula M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this creche. My little boy gets on so well, and the reports I get every day I know he has the best care and time every day. My little boy has company, and the range of food he gets is amazing I have no worries or concerns ever regarding this. The fact when I let him out of the car
in the morning he runs to the door and cant wait to get in; I know he loves it. Get updates throughout the day with the app and makes me feel so comfortable hearing about his day. The staff are amazing and so caring.

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

Thank you so much - your feedback is invaluable to us.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.821)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10 for Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.821 for Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin is calculated as follows: ( (220 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.821

  • 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 Sleepy Hollow Early Childhood Centre Crumlin is based on 22 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 67 number of registered child places is 13.4, which has been reached with 22 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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Meet the Team (5)

Diane

Diane Koplewsky

Job Title: CEO

Joined: 2001

Business Graduate UUJ
Post Graduate Diploma in Administrative and Legal Studies (With Commendation)
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Level 3 & 5 Childcare Learning and Development
Level 3 Playwork
Assessors Award
Certificate in Teaching
BA Hons in Early Years 1st Class


Bronagh

Bronagh Creery

Job Title: Senior Director

Joined: 1995

Level 3 & 5 CCLD and Playwork
Assessors Award
Certificate in Teaching
BA Hons Early Years


Nikolai

Nikolai Koplewsky

Job Title: Director of Operations

Joined: 2015

LLb. Law
MiM. Masters International Business Administration (with Distinction)
MSc. in Entrepreneurial Management and Leadership (with Distinction)- (research based on corporate childcare strategies and growth)
PgCert. Research Methods in Business and Management (with Distinction)
PhD. researcher in Strategic Entrepreneurship


Dee

Dee Edwards

Job Title: Area Manager

Joined: 2010

Level 3 and 5 Early Years
Transition Award Playwork
Assessors Award
BA Hons Early Years


Emma

Emma Chambers

Job Title: Manager

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)


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