Start Smart Daycare Ltd

Happy Easter to all our staff, children and parents. Hope you have a lovely day 🐣🐣

We hope everyone was successful with their school applications for September. If so don’t forget it’s never too early to get your child’s name down for an Afterschools place and pickup. Just phone Nicole or Sinéad on 02890 248258.

One of our local nurseries still has some places available. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. See post attached for details.

Applying for a Pre-school Place Information on making a Pre-school application.

Happy Mothers Day to all our lovely Mums, Grandmothers and some Dads who play the role of a Mum too. We hope you all have a lovely day. Thinking of all those precious Mums gone before and looking down on us. 🌷 🥰🩷

A lovely bit of March sunshine yesterday. It’s the simple things in life. Fresh air, friends and fun ☀️

Good news for any parents who avail of the NI Childcare Subsidy scheme 👏🏻👏🏻

Education Minister announces continuation of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) will continue into 2026-27.

We had a midterm treat for the Afterschools/Out of schools children with a visit
from the Amazon Jungle show. The children loved learning about the different reptiles and were very excited to hold them..

We prayed so hard this week for a better outcome. Thoughts are with our Dad Kyle this evening, his children and Caitlin’s family. May she rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

After undertaking an assessment of the travel conditions for staff and families earlier this morning and with an Amber weather warning in place for the remainder of the day - we have decided to close today. We will reopen at 7.30am tomorrow morning.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank parents for their understanding 🙏🏻

There is some availability in our Baby Room (Little Cubs 0-12months) and our Little Monkeys Room (1-2yr old room) on some days. For information on prices and availability you can email Nicole or Sinead at [email protected] or phone 📞 02890 248258 to arrange a viewing.

Applications for Preschool and Primary School September 2026 open today! 📚

💻You can access the application process online on the link below

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/admissions

ℹ️Information on all school selection criteria is also available on the link – Check this before you complete your form

🗓️Take note of the closing date of 21st January 2026

Admissions Information on the procedures for pre-school/school admissions.

Wishing all our staff, children and parents a year that will hopefully bring many smiles, laughs and good health.
We look forward to seeing the children again when we reopen on Monday 5th January 🥳😍