The Den

The Den The Den After School Club Ltd To Provide care in all areas of your child's development. All individual needs of your child will be met accordingly.

We provide Pre-School & Afterschool care for children from 2 years 10 months - 12 years of age, and we collect from over 10 of the local Primary schools up to a 5 mile radius. We offer an open door policy, so if you are interested in using our services please feel free to call in and see what we are all about. (unfortunately this service is currently on an out of hours booking system due to the pa

ndemic)

We provide construction, educational, imaginative, physical and creative toys & ideas everyday. Our aim is to care and look after your child/ren in a friendly environment to the best our ability regardless of religion, culture or race. Your child will be made to feel as comfortable as they would in their own home setting. Both parent and child need to feel that they can trust the care given to them. We strive to enhance the child's development with an environment of encouragement as it well believed that children should have opportunities for expression and independent choices. We will provide a safe and secure environment where your child can reach and be encouraged to attain their maximum potential in all areas of their development.

07/10/2025

🌈 Exciting News for Our Families! 🌈

Sometimes our little ones can feel a bit overwhelmed and just need a calm, safe space to regulate — and we’re so proud to share the newest addition to our already versatile, inclusive nursery: our brand-new SEN Den! 💕

This thoughtfully designed space is perfect for children who may experience sensory overload. With a small group size and two dedicated, experienced staff members, we can ensure each child gets the focused support and care they need.

✨ What makes our SEN Den special:
• Soft, calming lighting
• Gentle sensory lighting effects
• Relaxing instrumental music
• A dark den and sensory corner for comfort and focus
• One-to-one activities tailored to each child
• A nurturing, understanding environment where every child can feel safe, cared for, and calm

We couldn’t be prouder of this new space — another step in our commitment to making our nursery a truly inclusive and supportive environment for all children. 💖

🌟 Now Enrolling – Toddler & Preschool Rooms! 🌟Are you looking for high-quality childcare that’s flexible, affordable, an...
30/09/2025

🌟 Now Enrolling – Toddler & Preschool Rooms! 🌟

Are you looking for high-quality childcare that’s flexible, affordable, and packed with fun learning opportunities? 💫

👶 Toddler Room (ages 2–3)
👧 Preschool Room (ages 3–4)

✨ What we offer:
💷 Very competitive prices
✅ Flexible payments – no fees when you’re on holiday!
✅ Easy day swaps
🚸 No extra charges for school pick-up
🌈 An amazing child-led facility with experienced, caring staff

🎵 Extra fun every month: Jo Jingles & Razzle Dazzle sessions bring music, movement and magic to our little learners twice a month!
👵👧 Inter-generational programme: we love connecting with the residents of Knockagh Rise Nursing Home for shared activities and special visits.
🚐 School holidays = adventure time! Packed with exciting outings and fun-filled trips for children to enjoy.

From role play shops, superhero adventures, construction zones, sensory spaces, bikes, bouncy castles and more 🚀 – every day is an opportunity for your child to explore, learn and thrive.

👀 Come and see for yourself! Pop in one afternoon, take a tour, and meet our wonderful team.

📩 Message us today or 📞 call Kyla on 07977 430460 to arrange a visit or secure your child’s place!

18/09/2025

🎉 Looking for a party that’s a little different from the norm? 🎉

Why not try a Play Party! 🧸✨

Instead of just bouncy castles, we’ll set up our hall with a fantastic mix of activities, including:
🌍 Small world play
🎨 Messy play
✂️ Crafts
🦸 Make-believe
🔨 Construction
🤸 Balance beams & a small inflatable for some physical fun!

You get to choose the activities your little one loves most, and we’ll provide 2 hours of fun-packed playtime! 🎈

👉 Suitable for ages 2–4 years only
👉 Maximum 20 children (to allow for safe adult/child ratios)

📞 Call Kyla on 07977 430460 for more information or to book your party today!

Give your child a birthday to remember – filled with creativity, imagination, energy,

16/09/2025

Who’s ready for another fun packed day at playgroup tomorrow???? I know we are 🤗

✨ Hello Playgroup Families! ✨We’re so excited to see all our playgroup buddies next week – we’ve got a fun-packed progra...
14/09/2025

✨ Hello Playgroup Families! ✨

We’re so excited to see all our playgroup buddies next week – we’ve got a fun-packed programme planned for the children 🎉

🌟 Best of all… tomorrow morning at 9:30am the little ones will get to meet our favourite friends Vicky and Jo Jingles – it’s going to be such a treat! 🥁🎶

Don’t forget to book in your days for next week so you don’t miss out on all the fun.

We can’t wait to see you all! 💛

13/09/2025
12/09/2025

💛 A Big Thank You to All Our Wonderful Parents 💛

We’ve had such a lovely week with all our buddies – from our tiniest toddlers to our fantastic P7s! 🌟

The children have been busy, busy, busy…
🎨 Creating
🏗️ Building
🤝 Making new friends
💬 And enjoying playtime with old friends too!

It’s been such a joy to see their smiles, laughter, and energy fill our playgroup this week 💕

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back again soon – but for now, we wish you the happiest, most restful weekend with your little ones 🌈✨

See you all next week! 🌟

🌟✨ What a WONDERFUL first week at Playgroup! ✨🌟We’ve had such an amazing start and have loved welcoming lots of lovely n...
12/09/2025

🌟✨ What a WONDERFUL first week at Playgroup! ✨🌟

We’ve had such an amazing start and have loved welcoming lots of lovely new friends through our doors 💕👫

This week we have been busy exploring and playing with…
🦁 Safari Labs – wild adventures await!
🌍 Small World Play – tiny worlds, BIG imaginations!
🦸 Superheroes – flying high and saving the day!
🤸 Climbing Frames & Balance Beams – testing our balance and building strong bodies!
🦋 Butterfly Creations – stamping with spools to make a bright, colourful entrance!

And the fun doesn’t stop there…
🎶🥁 Next week, we’re so excited to welcome back our favourite friends Vicky and Jo Jingles for music, movement, and LOTS of giggles! 🎶💃

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far – we can’t wait to see even more happy faces next week! 🌈💛

🌟✨ Another FAB day at Playgroup! ✨🌟Look what we’re playing with today 😍🧸🎨The little ones are busy exploring, building, a...
11/09/2025

🌟✨ Another FAB day at Playgroup! ✨🌟
Look what we’re playing with today 😍🧸🎨
The little ones are busy exploring, building, and giggling away 🪁🧩

And guess what? ☀️ It’s a DRY day (yay!) so we’ll be heading outside for even more fun – running, playing, and making the most of the fresh air 🌳🌈💛

Play, laugh, explore, repeat! 💫

10/09/2025

🌞🍞🥣 Rise & Shine at The Den Breakfast Club! 🥣🍞🌞

We know mornings can be hectic, so let us help!
💛 Open from 7:00am – perfect for those parents with an early start at work.

Here’s what your little ones can enjoy:
✨ A chilled-out, calm environment (perfect for sleepyheads 😴)
✨ A selection of toys and drawing to keep imaginations busy
✨ A self-service cereal & toast station – because breakfast tastes better when they choose it themselves!

At The Den, mornings are relaxed, happy, and full of smiles 💕

📍 The Den Breakfast Club – We’ve got you covered!

Address

236 Upper Road
Greenisland
BT388RP

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6:15pm
Tuesday 7am - 6:15pm
Wednesday 7am - 6:15pm
Thursday 7am - 6:15pm
Friday 7am - 6:15pm

Telephone

+442895442882

Website

http://www.thedengreenisland.com/

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We provide Afterschool care for Primary school aged children, and we collect from 10 of the local Primary schools up to a 4 mile radius. There are 2 Den settings, Den 1 is mainly for our children who are in P1 to P3 and Den 2 caters more for the older age group P4 to P7. We offer an open door policy, so if you are interested in using our services please feel free to call in and see what we are all about. We provide construction, educational, imaginative, physical and creative toys & ideas everyday. The aim of our Afterschool club is to care and look after your child/ren in a friendly environment to the best our ability regardless of religion, culture or race. To Provide care in all areas of your child's development. Your child will be made to feel as comfortable as they would in their own home setting. Both parent and child need to feel that they can trust the care given to them. All individual needs of your child will be met accordingly. We strive to enhance the child's development with an environment of encouragement as it well believed that children should have opportunities for expression and independent choices. We will provide a safe and secure environment where your child can reach and be encouraged to attain their maximum potential in all areas of their development.