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.

08/09/2025
07/09/2025

🎉👧🧒 PRESCHOOL PLACES NOW AVAILABLE! 🧒👧🎉

🌈 Every day is packed with:
✨ Fun, child-led play
✨ Adventures in learning
✨ Activities tailored to YOUR child 💕

🚐 We collect from:
✅ Silverstream Nursery
✅ ABC Playgroup
✅ Mosley Nursery
✅ Acorn Nursery
✅ Oakfield Nursery
✅ Victoria Nursery
…& many more!

📹 CCTV in our Preschool & Toddler areas – your child’s safety is our priority
🤝 Intergeneration programs with our amazing friends in Knockagh Rise, right beside us!
👐 Preschool children even learn Makaton – making communication fun and inclusive 🌟

👩‍🏫 Caring, fully qualified staff
🕒 Open right through until 6:15pm – perfect for busy families!

💷 Best part? You can save nearly 35% with Tax-Free Childcare! 🎉
📄 And don’t worry – we’ve got a handy fact sheet to make claiming simple & stress-free.

💌 Send us a message today to book a visit or secure your child’s place – we can’t wait to welcome you into our preschool family! 💕

📸 Come and see our amazing setting – where learning feels just like play!

🎉🌈 Missed Our Open Days? Don’t Worry! 🌈🎉We had such a fun-filled time at our Open Days – sorry if you couldn’t make it! ...
05/09/2025

🎉🌈 Missed Our Open Days? Don’t Worry! 🌈🎉

We had such a fun-filled time at our Open Days – sorry if you couldn’t make it! But great news… 💫 We’re extending our offer until next week!

📅 Thursday 11th | 10–11am
📅 Friday 12th | 10–11am

✨ If your little one is 2–4 years old and you’re looking to help them socialise and prepare for nursery, then we’re the place for you!

👉 Come along for a tour, meet our friendly staff, ask questions, and put your mind at ease. 💕

🌟 Drop a 🌟 in the comments if you plan to come along – we can’t wait to see you!

👶💬💛

04/09/2025

Another one of our fun packed rooms for our kiddies to enjoy

04/09/2025

And if you thought there wasn’t enough to do in our first video check out our pre school room …… and check out our quiet book corner and sensory space 🥰

04/09/2025

🌟 Playgroup Open Days – You’re Invited! 🌟

We are so excited to throw open our doors and welcome families to come and see what playgroup is all about! 🥳

✨ Join us for our Open Days where you and your little ones can explore:
🎨 Creative crafts
🖐️ Messy play
🧱 Construction fun
⛺ Imagination Den
✨ Sensory play
⚽ Outdoor adventures
📖 Story time and songs

You’ll have the chance to meet our friendly team, discover our monthly themed activities, and see how much fun playgroup life can be. 🌈

📅 Dates: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th 10am to 11am]
📍 Location: 236 Upper Road, Greenisland

Whether you’re thinking about joining or just curious, come along — we’d love to meet you! 💜

👉 Please like and share to spread the word.

We can’t wait to welcome you!
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🌟✨ Sneak Peek Time! ✨🌟We can’t wait to welcome our wonderful playgroup children AND potential new friends this week! 🎉👉 ...
03/09/2025

🌟✨ Sneak Peek Time! ✨🌟

We can’t wait to welcome our wonderful playgroup children AND potential new friends this week! 🎉

👉 Join us for a fun-filled morning:
📅 Thursday @ 10am
📅 Friday @ 10am

Take a tour, explore, and play in ALL the amazing rooms your child will enjoy during their playgroup journey. 🧸🎨🚂

💡 And the BEST part… we welcome children as young as 2 years old! 🥳

So bring your little ones along for a morning of discovery, laughter, and play. We’d love to see you there! 💛

🌟✨ Introducing our BRAND-NEW Imagination Den! ✨🌟We’ve designed a space where children can explore, create, and learn thr...
03/09/2025

🌟✨ Introducing our BRAND-NEW Imagination Den! ✨🌟

We’ve designed a space where children can explore, create, and learn through play 🥳

🎭 Puppet Theatre – encouraging storytelling, language, and confidence.
🏡 House Corner – exploring family life, relationships, and social play.
☕ Café – developing early maths skills with “money,” turn-taking, and sharing treats. 🍰
🚧 Construction Zone – problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity in action!

💛 Our Imagination Den is a place where fun meets learning, and every playtime helps children grow. We can’t wait to see their adventures unfold! 🌈

02/09/2025

🎉🌈 YOU’RE INVITED! 🌈🎉

We’re so excited to welcome all parents and children aged 2–4 years to our Playgroup Open Days at The Den 🏡✨

📅 Thursday 4th & Friday 5th
🕙 10:00am – 11:00am

🌟 Come along, meet our wonderful staff, and enjoy a fun-packed play session — the perfect chance to see if The Den is the right place for your little one!

💛 From crafts ✂️ to outdoor play ☀️ to exciting activities 🎨🧩 — there’s something for everyone!

👉 Playgroup officially starts Monday 8th September and runs Monday–Friday, 9:15am – 11:45am (TERM TIME only).

📞 To book your spot, please contact Kyla on 07977 430460.

We can’t wait to welcome you into our Den Family 💕🐻

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02/09/2025

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26/08/2025

🌟 Playgroup Places Available! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that we now have spaces in our Playgroup for children aged 2 years and up 🎉

🕘 Times: 9:15am – 11:45am
📅 Days: Monday to Friday (term time only)

Our playgroup is the perfect place for little ones to:
✨ Make new friends
✨ Build confidence
✨ Learn through play
✨ Get ready for nursery in a fun, caring environment

Come and see our amazing setting for yourself – we’d love to welcome you and your child! 💛

📞 For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Kyla – 07977 430460

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.