Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Child Care and Early Education in Antrim
Steeple Nursery School has been nurturing young minds in Antrim since 1975. Our dedicated team creates a warm, stimulating environment where children develop independence and confidence through play-based learning. We prioritise individual needs, offering structured morning and afternoon sessions for 156 part-time places. Our curriculum fosters holistic development across six key areas, supported by strong staff-child relationships and parental collaboration.The extensive outdoor space encourages investigative play, while our 'Rights Respecting' ethos ensures every child feels valued. Regular observations inform tailored learning plans, with staff demonstrating exceptional expertise in early years education. Inspectors praised our inclusive practices and effective child protection measures, confirming our status as a trusted educational provider in Northern Ireland.
Services
Part-Time Nursery Places
Early Years Curriculum
Outdoor Learning Sessions
Special Educational Needs Support
Parent Partnership Programme
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We provide 49 years of specialist early years education experience
- Our staff maintain 1:8 adult-child ratios for personalised attention
- Outdoor learning environment promotes investigative play and discovery
- Regular progress tracking through detailed observational assessments
- Strong partnerships with parents supporting home-school continuity
What people say
High-quality staff interactions
Excellent outdoor learning spaces
Inclusive environment for all children
Strong parent partnerships
Effective child protection measures
Services
Part-Time Nursery Places
Structured morning and afternoon nursery sessions for children aged 2-5. Our 156 part-time places operate in small groups with 1:8 staff ratios. Sessions focus on developing social skills, independence, and foundational learning through play-based activities.
Early Years Curriculum
Holistic curriculum covering six key developmental areas. Combines child-led exploration with structured activities to build cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. Regular assessments track individual progress and inform tailored learning plans.
Outdoor Learning Sessions
Extensive outdoor environment supports investigative play and physical development. Children engage in sensory activities, early mathematical concepts, and collaborative play. Natural spaces encourage risk assessment and resilience building through hands-on exploration.
Special Educational Needs Support
Tailored support for children with additional needs. Staff implement individualised plans while maintaining full integration in nursery activities. Regular monitoring ensures appropriate progress across all curriculum areas with specialist resources as required.
Parent Partnership Programme
Collaborative approach involving parents in their child's learning journey. Initial settling-in periods with caregivers ensure smooth transitions. Regular communication channels maintain consistency between home and nursery environments for optimal child development.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged 2 to 5 years old for our part-time nursery programme.
How many children do you accommodate?
We provide 156 part-time nursery places across six daily sessions.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our play-based curriculum covers all six areas of early years development, aligned with statutory requirements.
How do you support special educational needs?
We provide tailored support plans while ensuring full integration in all nursery activities and learning experiences.
What were the latest inspection findings?
ETI inspectors praised our nurturing environment, staff expertise, and inclusive practices in their 2024 report.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication and collaboration with parents through dedicated partnership programmes and transition support.
