St Judes

At St Judes we offer Nursery and Primary School Collections from local schools.

We are based in St Judes Parish Hall on the Ravenhill Road, opposite Cherryvale Park. We offer a play based and child centred environment at an affordable cost to parents.

We encourage children to plan activities and resources around their play needs. Typically, the activities that we have on offer will include arts and crafts, messy play, chill out zone, construction, role play, dress up, board games, cookery and lots of outdoor play.

Children will also be supported to complete homework as required.

We have a large and bright upstairs hall for our Primary Children and a warm and friendly Nursery room downstairs. We also have access to a large garden space and we regularly visit Cherryvale Park for outdoor play and adventures.

Nursery Wraparound (Opening September 25)

We are planing to open a Nursery Wraparound Room with collections from Rosetta Nursery School and Holy Rosary Nursery School.

Which will operate term time Monday Friday 1.30pm - 6.00pm and also school holidays (October, February and one week of Easter).

Monthly fees will be payable from September to June (44 weeks) which will include Holiday Cover for children’s normal days.

After School Room (P1 to P7)

Our St Jude’s After School Club operates term time Monday Friday 2.00pm - 6.00pm.

Monthly fees are payable from September to June.

We currently collect children from Forge Integrated Primary School and Rosetta Primary School. All primary school collections are on foot.

Holiday Clubs
During Easter, October Half Term and Summer school holidays we operate holiday clubs at St Jude’s.

Parents can choose to book their children in for full or half days. Fees for holiday clubs are in addition to the after school club.

St Jude’s Fees

September 2025

Nursery Wraparound - £40
1.30pm to 6pm


Includes healthy snacks, crafts and any special activities.

Monthly Billing Calculation:
Daily Rate x No of Days x 44 / 10 = Monthly Bill 
Eg: £40 x 3 days x 44 weeks / 10 = £528 per month 

We are registered with Tax Free Childcare which can provide a saving of 20%. Additionally, a further 15% can be claimed via NICCS for Nursery Aged Children.

After School Club - £30
1.45pm to 6pm

Includes healthy snacks, crafts and any special activities.

Monthly Billing Calculation:
Daily Rate x No of Days x 39 / 10 = Monthly Bill 
Eg: £30 x 3 days x 39 weeks / 10 = £351 per month 

We are registered with Tax Free Childcare which can provide a saving of 20%.

Parents say…

  • The children are exceptionally well cared for especially in the after school club. It is a laid back fun filled afternoon. Good staff child interactions.

  • I have full confidence and huge respect for each staff member they are kind, considerate and give their daily best and create a family atmosphere. Our youngest is now P6 and I will be so sad to finish after schools as the staff have been brilliant and so supportive.

  • The YMCA provide very good after school care. My son always says "pick me up very late", so that he can have more fun.

FAQs

  • We provide care from when your child finishes Nursery or School until 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

    During settling in and early closures we will endeavour to collect children earlier. There will be additional fees for settling in periods.

  • Some parents choose as little as one session a week - others choose five days. We will try to accommodate your families needs but with higher demand will prioritise families who need full time and siblings.

  • In the first instance please complete our enquiry form. One of our Management team will then contact you.

    Click here for our enquiry form

  • In the first instance please complete our enquiry form and our After School Manager will contact you to discuss your needs.

    We normally operate a waiting list due to high demand for our after school club.

    Click here for our enquiry form.

  • Yes, we are fully registered and can accept childcare vouchers and payment via the Tax Free Childcare account. For Nursery Aged Children parents can also avail of the NICSS subsidy.

    To find out about your options visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk