Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Coleraine
Articlave Daycare Nursery is a purpose-built childcare facility in Articlave, Coleraine, offering flexible full-day and half-day care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in 2015, we prioritise children's physical, social, and emotional development through tailored environments and qualified staff. Our team holds minimum Level 2 childcare qualifications, with expertise in child protection, development, and paediatric first aid. We have won the Causeway Chambers Award for Best Start-Up Business (2015) and the Local Women Magazine Award for Best New Business (2014). Our facility includes dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, with integrated indoor and outdoor learning areas.We follow individual routines for infants while gradually introducing structured activities to foster independence and social skills. Our outdoor spaces feature secure patios, grass gardens, and play equipment to encourage exploration and physical growth. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided daily, with menus designed to accommodate diverse dietary needs. We maintain a 2:1 staff-to-child ratio across five age-specific sections, ensuring personalised attention. Regular communication with parents includes progress reports, artwork, and updates on daily activities. Our commitment to a home-like environment has earned consistent praise for professionalism, cleanliness, and child-centred care.
Services
Babies Room
Toddlers Room
Explorers Room
Full-day Care
Half-day Care
After-school Club
Breakfast Club
Outdoor Play
Messy Play
Art & Craft
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have qualified childcare staff with expertise in child development and paediatric first aid
- Our purpose-built facility includes age-specific rooms and secure outdoor learning spaces
- We maintain a 2:1 staff-to-child ratio for personalised attention
- Award-winning service with 2015 Causeway Chambers and Local Women Magazine recognition
- Daily nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site with fresh ingredients
What people say
Fantastic facility
Supportive staff
Clean nursery
Progressed development
Excited to attend
Services
Babies Room
Our Babies Room provides nurturing care for infants aged 3 months to 2 years. Qualified staff follow home routines initially, then introduce structured activities. Sensory play with textures, water, and sand supports developmental milestones. Each room has dedicated sleeping areas and secure outdoor play spaces. Parents receive daily updates on feeding, naps, and developmental progress.
Toddlers Room
The Toddlers Room caters to children aged 2-3 years with a focus on social skills and independence. Activities include creative play, bathroom training support, and structured routines. Daily outdoor play encourages physical development. Staff facilitate language growth through storytelling and interactive games. The room accommodates 20 children with a 2:1 staff ratio.
Explorers Room
Explorers Room serves children aged 2 years 10 months to 4 years. Themed learning areas cover art, role-play, and numeracy. Monthly curriculum themes align with educational guidelines. Staff observe individual progress to tailor learning steps. Outdoor play includes ride-on toys and grass garden exploration regardless of weather conditions.
After-school Club
Our After-school Club provides supervised care for children up to 11 years. We collect from local schools and support homework completion. Daily snacks and structured activities promote social development. Qualified staff organise creative projects and outdoor play. Flexible booking options accommodate varying parental needs.
Full-day Care
Full-day Care operates from 7:45am to 6:00pm with nutritious meals included. Services cover breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea with home-cooked meals. Age-appropriate routines include naps for younger children. Outdoor play occurs daily with weather-appropriate clothing. Parents receive regular progress updates and artwork samples.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 3 months to 11 years across five age-specific sections with tailored activities and staff ratios.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:45am-6:00pm. Breakfast Club runs 7:45-8:45am and After-school Club includes school pick-ups.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff hold minimum Level 2 childcare qualifications with training in child protection, development, and paediatric first aid.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we provide breakfast, home-cooked lunch, and snacks daily with menus accommodating various dietary requirements.
How do you support child development?
We use structured play, themed learning areas, and individual observation to support physical, social, and cognitive development.
What awards have you received?
We won the 2015 Causeway Chambers Award for Best Start-Up Business and the 2014 Local Women Magazine Award for Best New Business.
