Knockbreda Nursery School is a happy, busy and welcoming school where play is the work of children.
Our motto, “Nurturing Learning for Life,” reflects our commitment to providing a caring, nurturing environment where every child feels happy, secure and valued, while developing the confidence, curiosity and skills that provide strong foundations for lifelong learning.
We are a stand-alone controlled nursery school, providing full-time nursery education for 52 children across two classes of 26. Each class is supported by a Teacher and Nursery Assistant, providing an adult-to-child ratio of 1:13.
Our nursery operates as an open-plan setting, with staff working together as one team and children enjoying opportunities to learn, play and develop alongside one another.
The six areas of the Northern Ireland pre-school curriculum are carefully resourced across both our indoor and outdoor learning environments. We place equal value on learning indoors and outdoors, providing children with rich, purposeful and engaging play-based experiences throughout the nursery day.
Children also enjoy weekly Forest School sessions, where they explore the natural environment, develop confidence and independence, take appropriate risks and learn through first-hand experiences.
We are proud to be actively involved in Eco-Schools and to hold the Gold Award for UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools, reflecting our commitment to children’s rights, wellbeing, responsibility and caring for the world around us.. Read more
'All the staff do a great job of providing a caring, engaging, and safe environment for the kids to learn in.'
'There is always something to talk about after a day at KNS! We are very happy with the quality of provision received consistently through the year.'
'The Forest School is superb. It is amazing what can be done with a not very big space but lots of ambition and imagination.'
'Teachers are warm and welcoming and give a real sense that they enjoy and really care for our children’s development.'
'The leadership at the school fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect, and the communication from the school is fantastic for parents.'
'All the staff do a great job of providing a caring, engaging, and safe environment for the kids to learn in.' 'There is always something to talk about after a day at KNS! We are very happy with the quality of provision received consistently through the year.' 'The Forest School is superb. It is amazing what can be done with a not very big space but lots of ambition and imagination.' 'Teachers are warm and welcoming and give a real sense that they enjoy and really care for our children’s development.' 'The leadership at the school fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect, and the communication from the school is fantastic for parents.'
