Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Lisburn
Founded in 1995 by Tim and Elaine McCall, our family-run nursery provides a secure, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years. With purpose-built facilities since 2002, we specialise in age-specific care across baby, toddler, pre-school, and after-school rooms. Our qualified staff deliver structured learning through play, prioritising safety, emotional development, and social skills.We operate from 07:30 to 18:00 daily, offering flexible breakfast and wraparound services. Our philosophy centres on creating a homely atmosphere where each child develops confidence through tailored sensory activities, outdoor play, and educational programmes aligned with statutory requirements.
Services
Baby Room
Toddler Room
Pre-School Room
After School Club
Breakfast Club
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Family-run expertise since 1995 with purpose-built facilities
- Qualified staff specialising in age-specific child development
- Secure environments designed for sensory exploration and learning
- Flexible breakfast club and school transportation services
- Structured educational programmes aligned with statutory requirements
Services
Baby Room
Catering for 6 weeks to 24 months, our baby room includes dedicated sleep and sensory areas with soft play equipment. Activities focus on physical development through tummy time, sensory exploration, and musical interaction. Natural light enhances learning environments while maintaining safety standards. Outdoor play opportunities are provided with age-appropriate equipment.
Toddler Room
Designed for 2-3 year-olds, this space encourages independence with adjacent toilet facilities. Structured learning combines social skills development with healthy eating habits through communal meals. The curriculum includes creative activities, numbers/colour recognition, and cooperative play to support emotional and cognitive growth.
Pre-School Room
Preparing children aged 2 years 10 months to 4 years for formal education through six key learning areas. Programmes focus on personal development, early mathematics, language skills, physical coordination, creative expression, and environmental awareness. Outdoor educational activities require parental consent for off-site learning experiences.
After School Club
Offering school pick-up services and homework support, our after-school provision includes structured activities and healthy snacks. The wraparound service extends to breakfast provision with transportation to local schools, ensuring convenience for working parents while maintaining educational continuity.
Breakfast Club
Operating from 07:30 to 08:30, our breakfast club provides nutritious morning meals and supervised play. This service forms part of our extended provision, supporting families through flexible scheduling options that accommodate various parental work commitments.
People
Tim McCall
Co-Founder
With 29 years of childcare experience, Tim McCall established Cuddles Day Nursery in a family-led venture to create nurturing environments for early childhood development.
Elaine McCall
Co-Founder
Elaine McCall co-founded Cuddles Day Nursery, applying her childcare expertise to develop age-appropriate programmes focused on emotional security and developmental milestones for young children.
Questions
What age groups do you accommodate?
We accept children from 6 weeks to 4 years across our baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms, with after-school provision up to primary school age.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, we serve healthy lunches in our dining hall for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with morning snack provision included in our after-school club.
Are you open during school holidays?
Our nursery operates year-round except for public holidays, maintaining consistent care arrangements for working parents throughout school holiday periods.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff undergo rigorous selection based on childcare qualifications, experience, and personal suitability, ensuring high-quality care aligned with our educational philosophy.
How do you support school transition?
Our pre-school programme develops six key learning areas to prepare children for formal education, with transition processes tailored to individual readiness levels.
Is transportation available?
We offer school pick-up services and transportation to local schools as part of our breakfast club's wraparound care provision for working families.
Reviews (5)
Gavin Noble
Sep 24, 2020
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Excellent place to send your child. My daughter has been attending from 6 months old. She's now 8. Loved and cared for! Plus lots of activities in and out of the place!
Lindsay Jayne Guy
Nov 30, 2019
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My three children attended here for a while. They settled well and I was very happy with the care received. The after-schools was excellent in the summer months my daughter was only in one day a week and was on lots of excursions to various parks and museums. They all enjoyed their time here and when we left I received the most thoughtful little scrap books filled with crafts they had done in their time here. A wonderful keepsake. Thank you to all the girls, who I could tell genuinely cared about the children, and made their time here happy.
Lynsey Foster
Feb 10, 2017
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My son had his last day at Cuddles this week and it was a sad day indeed! He has absolutely loved his year in nursery, the staff are fantastic, friendly and genuinely interested in the kids. If you're looking for a place with nice, caring and experienced people to look after your children then Cuddles is perfect.
Justine McCann
Nov 17, 2016
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Best decision I made was sending my daughter to cuddles! As a very nervous mummy leaving my 2 year, the girls were absolutely amazing and made me feel completely at ease. Cuddles has been great for my daughters development and I can't praise the staff enough.x
J. O.
Nov 23, 2012
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Great staff, mature and easy to work with. Nice facilities. Well worth a look for any prospective parents
