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Trostan Avenue, The Demense,
028 2565 2011 
info@ballymenanursery.co.uk | info@ballymenans.ballymena.ni.sch.uk
Mon-Fri: 8:45 am – 11:15 am
At Ballymena Nursery
We provide a rich and exciting
Play based curriculum
Our greatest natural resource
is the minds of our children
Where work and play come together
Our School
Ballymena Nursery School is a preschool setting in the centre of Ballymena, providing preschool education for 104 children per year. Each year we have 4 part-time classes, with 2 adults and 26 children in each class. Since being established in 1967, approximately 4000 pre-school children have enjoyed the benefits of pre-school education in Ballymena Nursery School. The Nursery was built on the grounds of the Adair Family estate in 1967, where the Adair Castle originally stood. While there have been many changes to the Nursery, we keep our historical castle theme in mind during our play. Please have a look at our online galleries to see around our Nursery, or feel free to contact us to make an appointment to look around.
read more about our schoolWhat is special about our Nursery School
Vision & Mission Statements
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Our Mission
We aim to enable children in a friendly and caring atmosphere and through stimulating play, to develop to their full potential in every aspect of growth
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Our Vision
Since 1967 Ballymena Nursery School has strived and will continue to strive to provide high quality pre-school learning opportunities for young children within a happy, caring and secure learning environment.
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Our Ethos
At Ballymena Nursery School, we pride ourselves in providing a warm, welcoming and safe environment which is respectful and supportive of everyone.
We operate a morning and afternoon session in each classroom
Our Classes
Our exclusive curricula, combined with our own digital lesson planning tool, enable teachers to create personalized learning experiences, appropriate to every age group.
4000+
Children graduated since 1967
104
Children enrolled per year
760
Classroom sessions per year
4940
Snacks per class per year
From the Blog
Latest News
Getting Ready to Party
With the anniversary of our Nursery creeping closer the excitement is building. A huge thanks to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for funding towards our “Artist in the community... ...
Our 50th Anniversary
On Friday 12th May 2017, Ballymena Nursery School celebrates turning 50! Nursery school will not have classes that day, however, we will be open from 3:00-7:00pm and all children and... ...
Helping parents help their children
Unprecedented” “Unusual” “Unfamiliar” The words that keep getting used in the news at the minute are not very helpful. While it is apparent, that no one has ever had to... ...
Communicating With Our Children
At this time it is very important to have discussions with your children about starting nursery. Explain to them as best you can, what will happen on a typical nursery... ...
Making Life Easier
Here at Ballymena Nursery School, we always emphasise that we work in partnership with parents. We sometimes need your helping hands with extra activities or charity fundraisers, but we also... ...