Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Early Years Education in Belfast
Castlereagh Nursery School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for early childhood education, located on the south-eastern outskirts of Belfast. Established to offer high-quality pre-school education, the school features purpose-built facilities including two nursery classrooms, a sunroom, and extensive outdoor gardens with safety-surfaced play areas, climbing frames, and sensory planting zones. Our dedicated team comprises a Teaching Principal, Assistant Teacher, and two trained Nursery Assistants, who foster a warm, caring atmosphere where children develop independence, self-esteem, and social skills through play-based learning. We prioritise creativity, curiosity, and environmental awareness, offering activities such as music, art, and gardening.The school maintains strong partnerships with families and the local community to ensure each child receives a holistic educational foundation. With a capacity for 52 full-time pupils attending daily from 9:00am to 1:30pm, we adhere to rigorous safeguarding policies and promote accessibility through inclusive practices. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in testimonials highlighting childrens' confidence growth and positive parental experiences. The school motto, hand in hand we learn together, encapsulates our collaborative approach to early years education.
Services
Nursery education
Outdoor play areas
Creative activities
Parental involvement
Eco-schools program
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We provide play-based learning developed over 30 years of nursery education experience
- Our outdoor garden features safety-surfaced play areas and sensory planting zones
- Dedicated staff maintain a 1:13 adult-to-child ratio for personalised attention
- We foster strong home-school partnerships through regular parental engagement
- Our curriculum integrates environmental awareness through hands-on gardening activities
What people say
Nurturing teachers
Confidence building
Homely atmosphere
Positive daily experiences
Excellent outdoor facilities
Services
Nursery education
Our full-time nursery program for 3+ year olds delivers structured play-based learning in Belfast. Children develop social skills and independence through carefully planned activities. Experienced staff implement a curriculum that balances guided learning with child-led exploration.
Outdoor play areas
Safety-surfaced outdoor spaces feature climbing frames, balancing equipment, and imaginative play zones. Children engage in physical development activities regardless of weather conditions. The sensory garden supports environmental learning through hands-on planting experiences.
Creative activities
Daily creative sessions include painting, music, and construction activities. Children explore materials like dough, clay, and recycled resources to develop fine motor skills. Artistic expression forms a core component of our emotional development curriculum.
Parental involvement
We maintain regular communication with families through newsletters and open afternoons. Parents receive updates on their child's progress through informal discussions. Community partnerships enhance the educational experience for all children.
Eco-schools program
Our sustainability initiative teaches environmental awareness through practical gardening. Children participate in planting and harvesting seasonal produce. The program develops understanding of natural cycles and healthy eating habits.
People
Mrs A Morrow
Principal
Mrs Morrow leads Castlereagh Nursery School with over 15 years of early years education experience. She oversees curriculum implementation and staff development, maintaining the school's nurturing ethos. Her leadership ensures consistent delivery of high-quality childcare and educational standards.
Questions
What age children do you accept?
Children must be three years old by 1st July to start in September. We accept 52 full-time pupils aged 3+.
What are your operating hours?
The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 1:30pm during school term times.
What outdoor facilities do you offer?
We have safety-surfaced play areas with climbing frames, a sand pit, bicycle track, and sensory garden for year-round outdoor learning.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication through newsletters, open afternoons, and informal progress updates to support home-school partnerships.
What learning approaches do you use?
Our play-based curriculum focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and social development through structured and child-led activities.
How do you support environmental awareness?
Children participate in planting and maintaining our sensory garden, learning about seasonal produce and sustainability practices.
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