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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... ...
September focus for learning - Personal Social and Emotional Development
It’s natural for all children to worry at times, and because of personality and temperament differences, some may worry more than others. Luckily, parents can help their children learn to... ...
Welcome back
Welcome back to nursery everyone! We have had a very good first week and most children have settled well. The children are beginning to pick up the nursery rules and... ...
October focus for learning - Language and Literacy
Activities at home should be designed to help your child love language and literacy. Build your child’s confidence and encourage any attempts along the road to drawing, communicating, reading and... ...
Outdoor play
Although the weather in Northern Ireland does not always support outdoor play, we do our best at Ballymena Nursery to get outside as often as possible! We are very lucky... ...
Half-Term and Happy Times
Our first half-term is over and what fun it has been. After an unsettling year, we hope that your children all feel settled and secure at Ballymena Nursery. We have... ...
November focus for learning - Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor development involves the use of small muscles in the hands and fingers, and is needed for everyday activities now and in the future. It is the ability to... ...
Come Visit Us At Ballymena Nursery School
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December focus for learning - The Arts...much more than art!
Being creative is about making new things, taking risks, experimenting, coming up with new ideas, solving problems and coping with uncertainty. Creative play, both indoors and outdoors, not only helps... ...
January focus for learning - The World Around Us
At nursery we celebrate the opportunity to teach the children about world cultures. We can travel the world without needing a suitcase. Starting the new term together, introducing the children... ...
February focus for learning - Early Mathematical Development
While we don’t “teach” maths at Nursery, children are using early math skills throughout their daily routines and activities. We learn about shapes and colours, size and measurements etc. everyday... ...