Safe & Sound Day Nursery

73 Creevytennant Road, Magheraknock, Ballynahinch BT24 8UJ
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8.6 16 Reviews
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Welcome to Safe & Sound Day Nursery and Afterschool club at Magheraknock.

Safe & Sound is located in the beautiful rural countryside of Ballynahinch, County Down, along the primary commuter routes to Lisburn and Belfast.

Since the purpose-built facility opened in 201, the team at Safe & Sound have been working closely with parents and guardians in providing children with unlimited experiences within a safe, secure and caring environment.

The expansive outdoor play areas provide a wealth of opportunities where the children's physical fitness and curiosity for the natural surroundings is promoted daily through planned activities that enhance the children's healthy development and well being.

The nursery radiates the warmth of a family run establishment with dedicated staff, some whom have been with the team since Safe & Sound Nurseries were first established in 2007 and some who are devoted parents themselves.

Years of experience, training and practice has shaped their pedagogy and therefore they are helping to empower children to be happy and confident whilst developing a love for learning.

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Care Provided by Safe & Sound Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Adams (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Safe & Sound Day Nursery

  • £51 per day
    £42 8.30am-1.00pm/ 1.30pm-6.00pm
    £28 2.00pm - 6.00pm
    £18 9.15am- 11.45am
    Lots of other sessions and prices available
  • Parking

  • On site Parking


Safe & Sound Day Nursery Reviews (16)

8.6

Safe & Sound Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.597) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Safe & Sound Day Nursery has 16 reviews.

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Review from Jill M (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am over the moon with the care provided by Safe and Sound Day Nursery. My son loves it there and has such a good relationship with the staff. He gets excited when we pull into the car park. The babies take part in an array of activities that develop their key skills and I can notice a positive change
in my son's development since starting. The staff show a real care for the babies and they give a brief update on their day at pick up which I love. I would recommend Safe and Sound to anyone requiring childcare.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys 4 and 2 years old attend safe and sound. From the first drop off with both boys I was never in any doubt of the care and attention they would receive. I am content at work knowing they are having fun, learning, eating good food, and generally getting an all-round social experience next
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The fact that they both get excited on "nursery days" is proof enough for me it's the best wee nursery! It is run with the highest professionalism! A great love of children and a wonderful ethos. I can't speak highly enough of the place!

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Review from Ciara M (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Safe and Sound for over 4 years now and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Both of our children are so happy there, we never had any settling-in problems, and the kids just took to the staff and the beautiful setting so quickly. The staff do an amazing job and they all go above
and beyond for the children.

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Review from Carla M (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safe & Sound Day Nursery is an absolutely fantastic childcare provider within a superb setting with such a friendly and caring staff team. At Safe & Sound they provide a wide range of activities and create such important learning opportunities for the children who attend, it's been a joy to watch my
daughter grow in confidence and ability through the learning opportunities she has been provided. At Safe & Sound the facility is very well equipped with such high standards of cleanliness and a wide range of food and nutrition is provided on a daily basis. At Safe & Sound the staff team are always so friendly, approachable and most importantly caring. Safe & Sound Day Nursery has made my return to work carefree as my daughter quickly settled into the environment and she absolutely loves her nursery, the staff team and all the friends she has made so far. I would highly recommend Safe & Sound Day Nursery to anyone wishing to avail of a childcare provider you will not be disappointed!

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Review from Nicola K (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend any parent to send their one to Safe and Sound. Leaving your child can be hard, especially at the start, but we have been sending our daughter to Safe and Sound for 3-years now, and she loves it so much and always has great fun. The setting and all the activities are amazing. The staff
care for my little girl as if she was their own, and we love to receive pictures of what she has been getting up to every day! 5-stars!

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Review from Karina Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has improved in so many ways since starting at Safe and Sound. He now loves going and seeing all the girls. We feel so at ease knowing he’s well looked after and loved. Everyone goes above and beyond for him, and we cannot rave enough about them! We love all the girls so much! Thank you so much
for taking our wee one, who was so nervous at first, and working with him in ways that are best suited for him. We couldn’t have asked for a better daycare!

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Review from Ciara R (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is 1st class, there is nothing that I can fault them on!
The team surrounding the children here is faultless; they develop meaningful bonds with my daughters and encourage their independence, confidence and social skills (to name a few).
Every member of the team is approachable and
genuinely care about the service they offer and the children within their care!

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Review from Fiona R (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Safe & Sound team go above and beyond in their role caring for our daughter! They are so welcoming, enthusiastic and creative in the care they provide. The nursery is so colourful and welcoming to little ones and the outdoor space is amazing with gardens and a playfield! The team deliver such a
great variety of activities, that help the children learn and grow! The staff have been excellent in learning about our daughter's health care needs and care for her with such professionalism! It’s clear that our daughter loves going to nursery! Thanks!!

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Review from Nadine S (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery management and staff have been phenomenal at welcoming and helping our daughter settle at nursery. The staff are all very supportive and go above and beyond every day to encourage and help with developing our daughter daily.
I would highly recommend the nursery for so many reasons and
the staff were great at helping us (the parents) feel at ease when our child started nursery. Our daughter extremely enjoys her days at nursery and we love to see the fun and enjoyment she gains from nursery.

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Review from Carol K (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Safe & Sound Magheraknock from three months old, they are superb. He is always happy to go and the staff are excellent at keeping me informed of how he does each day and how it is progressing. I get regular updates and photos sent when they do activities in Nursery. I couldn't survive
without them. LOVE LOVE LOVE, well done to all the team in providing such excellent care. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone thinking of taking their child here. Five stars.

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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son looks forward to his days at nursery. Always plenty of activities planned and great outdoor space available. Staff are friendly, professional and create real bonds with the children in their care. I would recommend Safe & Sound day nursery.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been going to this nursery for five years and I would highly recommend them. The nursery is extremely clean and the staff are very friendly, and the care of your child is always put first. Facilities are fantastic and lots of outside play is encouraged.

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

I have been using Safe & Sound daycare for four years now. I am very confident in sending my children here for exceptional care. I would highly recommend this daycare facility. My children enjoy their time here. Levels of cleanliness are exceptional and the staff are fantastic.

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Review from Fran C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, staff are excellent, friendly and really care about the children. Both my children love going here. They complete so much during the day and always keep parents in touch using WhatsApp. Excellent cleanliness and facilities. The outside space is second to none. I never worry about my children
when they are at Safe & Sound.

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

We moved our son to Safe & Sound in September 2020 and have found the nursery fantastic. The staff are all very friendly and professional. The facilities and surroundings of the nursery are brilliant and provide such a fun environment for the kids. My wee boy has settled so well in safe and sound and
that is all down to the staff - they are all amazing. I can't speak highly enough of Safe & Sound.

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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with great outside space. My son loves going in every day and his social skills, speech and behaviour have only been positively influenced by his time there. All the staff are polite, friendly and very attentive to the children in their care.

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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.597)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.597) out of 10 for Safe & Sound Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Safe & Sound Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.597 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Safe & Sound Day Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.222

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Safe & Sound Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Safe & Sound Day Nursery accepts?

Safe & Sound Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Safe & Sound Day Nursery Open?

Safe & Sound Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:15-18:00, Tuesday 07:15-18:00, Wednesday 07:15-18:00, Thursday 07:15-18:00, Friday 07:15-18:00.

How many Children does Safe & Sound Day Nursery have capacity for?

Safe & Sound Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Safe & Sound Day Nursery to the centre of Ballynahinch?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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