Welcome to Knockbreda Nursery School

Where play, curiosity and learning grow together

A very warm welcome to Knockbreda Nursery School.

We are a happy, nurturing and inclusive nursery in South Belfast where play is the work of children. Our vision, Growing Curiosity, reflects our commitment to helping every child become a confident, curious and capable learner.

At Knockbreda, children learn through purposeful play, exploration and discovery. Our open-plan nursery allows our staff to work together as one team and gives children opportunities to learn and play across a rich range of indoor and outdoor experiences.

We have 52 full-time funded places, with two classes of 26 children. Our curriculum is planned across both indoor and outdoor environments, supporting all six areas of pre-school learning.

Learning beyond the classroom

Outdoor learning is at the heart of life at Knockbreda.

Our children enjoy regular opportunities to explore our outdoor areas and woodland Forest School, developing curiosity, confidence, independence and an appreciation of the natural world. Forest School and nature-based learning continue to be an important part of our current provision.

We are proud to have achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and to hold Northern Ireland Forest School accreditation, reflecting our commitment to environmental education and learning outdoors.

Where every child matters

Children's rights, voice, wellbeing and sense of belonging are central to everything we do.

We are extremely proud to be a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and to have achieved the Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award. Our current school priorities continue to build on this achievement, ensuring that children's rights, inclusion and wellbeing remain firmly embedded in nursery life.

Come and discover Knockbreda

Choosing a nursery is an exciting and important step for every family. If you are considering Knockbreda Nursery School for your child, we would love you to come and visit us, meet our team and see our nursery in action.

For our existing families, we hope our website helps you stay connected with nursery life and provides all the information you need throughout your child's year with us.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Knockbreda family.

Mrs A Devine and Mrs N Walker
Principals