St. Joseph’s is a Catholic Maintained Nursery School located in Saint Joseph’s Parish, Antrim. It is a purpose-built nursery school that caters primarily for the educational needs of all children in their final preschool year. We welcome children and staff from other faith denominations. Saint Joseph’s Nursery has been recognized by UNICEF as a ‘Rights Respecting School’.

The nursery school opened in September 1975 and operates a mixed pattern of attendance. We have three classes offering full-time and part time places for 78 children in their preschool year.

School Hours:

Full time session:    9.00 am - 1.30 pm

Morning session:      9.00 am - 11.30 pm

Afternoon session: 12.15 pm - 3.00 pm (Mon– Thurs)

                                        12.15 pm - 1.45 pm (Fri)

We have a wide range of learning areas, both inside and outside. The nursery school has a welcome play area and two large, bright classrooms with quiet rooms. A further classroom with safety surface flooring acts as a multi-purpose room for many activities and opportunities.

Staff aim to provide a rich variety of play activities and other experiences, which motivate and challenge children, in an environment which is both supportive and child led. It is within this caring and supportive environment that children will become enthusiastic learners and can reach their full potential in every aspect of their growth and development.