The Den Nursery

Kirstie Carey
5 Star
My son has attended the Den for 3 years, and we couldn't ask for any better. He loves his time spent at the Den, and enjoys the wide range of activities and outings offered throughout the year. The entire staff team, and manager work with a professional yet friendly manner, making us feel that we are part of a larger extended family. We can't thank the girls enough for everything they have done, and continue to do for our son
Saturday 2nd February 2019

N G
5 Star
My daughter has been attending The Den for almost 3 years. 8 cannot commend this nursery highly enough. I'm a very fussy and overprotective mother and finding the right place to care for my (then) baby was incredibly stressful. Until I met Nikki Kelly. Immediately I experienced a sense of relief when she validated my worries and assured me that they would do everything my baby needed them to. How this was in practice was rocking her to sleep (she's never tolerated a cot!), accommodating her picky eating (even now), supporting me to have a space to breastfeed her when I collected her to ensure those reunions were what she needed, providing her with mummy's cardigan when she missed me... I could go on. All of the teachers at The Den genuinely care for the children they look after. Moves between rooms are planned and even earlier on in her time there when I was resistant to the move, I know this came at the right time for my girl. Before the introduction of the app, everyone was so tolerant of my phone calls to check all was well and I've always felt welcome and that my views matter. Twice per year they hold a parent's evening and provide extremely comprehensive feedback on assessments of children's development and advise about how they will provide them with opportunities to further enhance this going forward. This year, my daughter commenced an external preschool. There have been some issues with regard to staff turnover in just a few months and also the usual stuff that comes with having 26 small children in a class. This caused some distress to my daughter and the value of her place at "Nursery Den" as she calls it again shine through. There, she feels safe and loved, even when her keyworker left, she adjusted well to her new one as she'd known her all of the time she's been there. She loves her friends there who she describes as "all kind". Peer interactions are well overseen and gentle behaviour towards each other is promoted. I just hope she can stay there during primary school for her daycare! If a baby/child-led approach in a loving and flexible atmosphere is what you're looking for in a nursery, you must visit The Den. Nikki is amazing and a manager as wonderful as her sets the tone for a fantastic nursery where children feel happy and secure.
Saturday 2nd February 2019

Mimi Turtle
5 Star
My little girl loves The Den. She has been there since 6 months and is now 2 1/2. She does lots of different activites and has a great personal relationship with all the staff who are approachable and and understanding of parents and kids individual needs.
Friday 30th September 2011

Shona M
5 Star
Fantastic, safe and caring childcare environment. All the staff are so kind and genuinely care about each child. We've been part of The Den extended family since 2014 and there isn't anywhere else that I would want to leave my wee girl.
Saturday 2nd February 2019