Cliftonville Integrated Primary School, Belfast

Nursery

From September 2026, we will have 52 full-time places at our Nursery. 

Our Nursery aims to:

  • Provide a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported.
  • Foster a love of learning through rich, play-based experiences.
  • Build strong, positive partnerships with families and the wider community.
  • Support each child’s individual development so they can thrive and grow with confidence.

We adhere to the Pre-School Curricular Guidance as set out by the Department of Education, 2018.

Each Nursery class consists of a bright spacious area that is equipped with a wide range of fun and educational resources and a quiet room with an interactive whiteboard. The outdoor environment in the Nursery has a dedicated hardcore and grass area, equipped with a climbing frame, woodland trail, sandpit and a covered area for wet day play. Nursery children also make regular use of a computer and iPads to enhance their learning.

Nursery School begins at 9am and ends at 1.30pm. The children receive a healthy break and dinners are provided from the school kitchen.

Throughout the year the children and parents will participate in a variety of events both locally and further away. In recent years, the Nursery children and their parents have enjoyed dressing up for our ‘Big Bedtime Read’ pyjama party, a ‘stay and read’ fairy tale party and a minibeast themed ‘stay and play’ session. Children have enjoyed visits from Jo-Jingles and Mr Hullabaloo Chilldren's Interactive Theatre Company. Places visited include W5’s Winter Wonderland, Castle Espie, Plant and Play and the Gruffalo Trail.  

Nursery Timetable  

Nursery starts 9:00am
Outside play 9.00am-10:00am (Snack 10:00-10.45am)
Play 10.00am-11.15am
Stories, discussions, rhymes and songs 11.25am-12.00 noon
Lunch time 12 noon - 1:00pm
Afternoon activities 1:00pm - 1:30pm



Nursery Uniform

• Emerald green polo shirt and red sweatshirt embroidered with the school crest
• Navy track bottoms
• Blue waterproof coat (optional)

 

News

 
8th Dec 2025
Nursery had a wonderful time on their trip to W5. They even had a special surprise...
 
 
 
 
 
24th Nov 2025
The nursery children and their families had a wonderful time at our big Bedtime...