What We Do
For over 30 years Sleepy Hollow has been a leading provider of health and social care-registered childcare in Northern Ireland, We focus on delivering quality, affordable and flexible childcare
As trailblazers in the field, Sleepy Hollow meets the needs of working parents by ensuring that our models of childcare keep children and quality provision at the front and centre of our provision, but also that we are changing our models of provision to meet the needs of working parents.. Our team of Directors are all Early Years graduate-led as well as holding degrees or masters degrees in disciplines of business, entrepreneurship and law. One of our Directors specialised in workplace childcare research as part of their master’s degree. Our commitment to continued professional development across our staff team ensures that we are at the forefront of quality care. At Sleepy Hollow we actively lobby for the interests of our sector, sitting on various committees to represent the voices of children, families, and childcare providers. With over 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to fostering supportive environments for both children and families, as well as the schools and employers we partner with.
Early Childhood Centres
Sleepy Hollow have four registered day nurseries/early childhood centres based in Aldergrove, Crumlin, Holywood, and Lisburn.
In addition we offer part funded Eager and Able to Learn Pre Pre School programmes for 2-3 year olds in Aldergrove, Holywood, Lisburn and Newtownabbey
We also offer funded pre school provision for 3-4 year olds funded and regulated by Department of Education in Aldergrove, Holywood and Lisburn
Early Childhood Centres
Sleepy Hollow have four registered day nurseries/early childhood centres based inAldergrove, Crumlin, Holywood, and Lisburn.
In addition we offer part funded Eager and Able to Learn Pre Pre School programmes for 2-3 year olds in Aldergrove, Holywood, Lisburn and Newtownabbey
We also offer funded pre school provision for 3-4 year olds funded and regulated by Department of Education in Aldergrove, Holywood and Lisburn
"What an incredible nursery with the most amazing staff. The worries as a parent of finding a safe, educational, comforting and loving environment this nursery ticks all those boxes and more. My son who is now 15 months has grown in so much confidence, curiosity and happiness at his crèche. To see him go from separation anxiety to running with open arms to the staff every day is so heartwarming. This just shows the love and care they give to our children and gives me the confidence to go to work and still know he is in great hands. I love the natural approach without iPads, TVs etc they are very creative with music, nature walks, outdoor play and musical instruments etc he is thriving here. The staff are a credit to this nursery and it's concept 10/10 thank you."
Wraparound After Schools Care
Sleepy Hollow have been providing HSCT registered afterschools childcare for over 20 years partnering with 18 primary schools across Northern Ireland to deliver a combination of breakfast clubs, waiting clubs from 2-3pm, afterschools care up to 6pm and also holiday camps during school holidays.
We work flexibly with schools to ensure we offer continuous provision for early closures and being on site means children are able to attend any school based extra curricular activities before joining Sleepy Hollow. Children get the chance to relax and have fun in our wraparound settings and we aim to offer quality affordable school age childcare for parents.
Wraparound After Schools Care
Sleepy Hollow have been providing HSCT registered afterschools childcare for over 20 years partnering with 18 primary schools across Northern Ireland to deliver a combination of breakfast clubs, waiting clubs from 2-3pm, afterschools care up to 6pm and also holiday camps during school holidays.
We work flexibly with schools to ensure we offer continuous provision for early closures and being on site means children are able to attend any school based extra curricular activities before joining Sleepy Hollow. Children get the chance to relax and have fun in our wraparound settings and we aim to offer quality affordable school age childcare for parents.
Holiday Camps
Sleepy Hollow holiday camps operate in various locations across Northern Ireland. We cater for children of primary school age every school holiday. We operate activity days which change during each camp. Our hours of opening are from 8am to 6pm with the option to book full days or between 9am to 3pm with the added option to avail of a breakfast club drop off from 8am. Our ethos is play work focused and our aim is provide high quality, affordable registered holiday care for working parents whilst ensuring children have as much fun as possible during the school holidays.
Holiday Camps
Sleepy Hollow holiday camps operate in various locations across Northern Ireland. We cater for children of primary school age every school holiday. We operate activity days which change during each camp. Our hours of opening are from 8am to 6pm with the option to book full days or between 9am to 3pm with the added option to avail of a breakfast club drop off from 8am. Our ethos is play work focused and our aim is provide high quality, affordable registered holiday care for working parents whilst ensuring children have as much fun as possible during the school holidays.
"My son absolutely thrives at Sleepy Hollow, I could not speak more highly of all the girls and the set up of the rooms. I recommend Sleepy Hollow to friends and family, I also will be applying for my younger child to join next September."
Corporate Childcare
Sleepy Hollow collaborates with several local employers in Northern Ireland to deliver both on-site and off-site childcare. Our childcare solutions enhance recruitment and retention of working parents, helping businesses retain top talent and attract new employees while boosting workplace productivity and engagement.
Our three-step approach ensures that childcare offerings are customised to meet the specific needs of each employer. We offer a basic partnership entry level at no cost to the employer, whilst providing a 10% discount for employees. As Northern Ireland's leading childcare provider with over 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality early years and school childcare services. We also work alongside employers to embed corporate childcare into the culture of supportive workplaces.
Corporate Childcare
Sleepy Hollow collaborates with several local employers in Northern Ireland to deliver both on-site and off-site childcare. Our childcare solutions enhance recruitment and retention of working parents, helping businesses retain top talent and attract new employees while boosting workplace productivity and engagement.
Our three-step approach ensures that childcare offerings are customised to meet the specific needs of each employer. We offer a basic partnership entry level at no cost to the employer, whilst providing a 10% discount for employees. As Northern Ireland's leading childcare provider with over 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality early years and school childcare services. We also work alongside employers to embed corporate childcare into the culture of supportive workplaces.
Locations
Sleepy Hollow operates five early years settings catering to children from babies up to 12 years old. We provide a diverse range of curriculums in our Reggio and curiosity inspired day nurseries.
Our services nclude baby rooms for 0-2 year olds, eager and able to learn programmes for 2 to 3-year-olds, Department of Education-funded preschools for our 3-5 year olds in some of our branches, and holiday clubs for both preschool and school-aged children. We also offer school drop off and collection to local nursery and primary schools.
Additionally, we offer fully registered childcare in 16 primary schools, featuring services such as breakfast clubs, waiting clubs mostly from 2-3pm, after-school care until 6 pm, and holiday clubs during school holidays and exceptional closures. For more information, please click on the link below.
| BC | WC | AS | HC | ECC | EAL | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | Waiting Club | After School | Holiday Camp | Early Care Centres | Eager & Able To Learn | Pre-school supervision |
Sleepy Hollow @ Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove
Building 643, Off Crumlin Road Aldergrove,BT29 4BN
| ECC | EAL | PS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Early Childhood Centre Holywood
57 Hinchley Avenue,
Holywood, BT18 9FB
Holywood, BT18 9FB
| ECC | EAL | PS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Early Childhood Centre Lisburn
Thiepval Barracks,
Magheralave Road, Lisburn, BT28 3BN
| ECC | EAL | PS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St MacNissi's Primary School - Juniors
Christine Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
| EAL | PS* | HC | AS |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Carrickfergus Model Primary School
4 Belfast Road,
Carrickfergus, BT38 8BU
Carrickfergus, BT38 8BU
| WC | AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Greenwood Infant School
436 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast,BT4 3HS
| BC | AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St Bernard's Rosetta Primary School
Wynchurch Walk,
Belfast, BT6 0JS
| WC | AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St Mary's on the Hill Primary School
142 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey,BT36 6JU
| AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St MacNissi's Primary School
Christine Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
| BC | WC | AS | HC |
|---|
Locations
Sleepy Hollow operates five early years settings catering to children from babies up to 12 years old. We provide a diverse range of curriculums in our Reggio and curiosity inspired day nurseries.
Our services nclude baby rooms for 0-2 year olds, eager and able to learn programmes for 2 to 3-year-olds, Department of Education-funded preschools for our 3-5 year olds in some of our branches, and holiday clubs for both preschool and school-aged children. We also offer school drop off and collection to local nursery and primary schools.
Additionally, we offer fully registered childcare in 16 primary schools, featuring services such as breakfast clubs, waiting clubs mostly from 2-3pm, after-school care until 6 pm, and holiday clubs during school holidays and exceptional closures. For more information, please click on the link below.
| BC | WC | AS |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | Waiting Club | After School |
| HC |
|---|
| Holiday Camp |
| ECC | EAL | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Early Care Centres | Eager & Able To Learn | Pre-school supervision |
Sleepy Hollow @ Early Childhood Centre Aldergrove
Building 643, Off Crumlin Road Aldergrove,BT29 4BN
| ECC | EAL | PS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Early Childhood Centre Holywood
57 Hinchley Avenue,
Holywood, BT18 9FB
Holywood, BT18 9FB
| ECC | EAL | PS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Early Childhood Centre Lisburn
Thiepval Barracks,
Magheralave Road, Lisburn, BT28 3BN
| ECC | EAL | PS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St MacNissi's Primary School - Juniors
Christine Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
| EAL | PS* | HC | AS |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Carrickfergus Model Primary School
4 Belfast Road,
Carrickfergus, BT38 8BU
Carrickfergus, BT38 8BU
| WC | AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ Greenwood Infant School
436 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast,BT4 3HS
| BC | AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St Bernard's Rosetta Primary School
Wynchurch Walk,
Belfast, BT6 0JS
| WC | AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St Mary's on the Hill Primary School
142 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey,BT36 6JU
| AS | HC |
|---|
Sleepy Hollow @ St MacNissi's Primary School
Christine Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
Newtownabbey, BT36 6UE
| BC | WC | AS | HC |
|---|
Senior Management Team
Diane KoplewskyCEO
Bronagh CreeryDirector
Nikolai KoplewskyDirector
Pauline BradshawFinance Manager
Dee EdwardsHead of School Age Childcare
Louise WilliamsHead of Early Years
Karen LowansHead of Quality and Regulation
Gracelina Nunes Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator
Awards & Recognition
028 9433 9031
Head Office: Suite 1, Fortwilliam House, Edgewater Business Park, Belfast, BT3 9JQ