Hopes & Dreams

Both of my children attend Hopes and Dreams on Woodbourne Road (2–3s & Pre-School), and I genuinely couldn’t fault the care, love and support they have given both of my children.

The staff are absolutely wonderful and take the time to get to know each child as an individual. They know their personalities, what makes them happy and, most importantly, what they need when they’re upset or need some extra comfort and reassurance.

I have always felt supported and listened to, and I couldn’t be happier with the care my children receive. They have both built such lovely relationships with the staff, and it’s clear just how much they genuinely care about the children.

I would highly recommend Hopes and Dreams to any parent looking for a caring, supportive and nurturing environment for their child.

Absolutely brilliant nursery! The staff are so caring, friendly and attentive, and you can really see how much they genuinely care about the children. We’ve been so happy with the care and would highly recommend!

Hopes and Dreams has been a great choice for our little girl, they’re caring and supportive. Our little girl enjoys the many adventures they have.

Really happy with the nursery. My little one is nearly 3 and has settled in really well. The staff are lovely and caring, and it’s nice knowing they’re happy and well looked after while they’re there.

They do lots of different activities and it’s been great seeing how much they’ve come on since starting. Overall, we’ve had a really positive experience and I’d definitely recommend the nursery.

Best decisions we made for our son. The staff go above and beyond to make children feel safe and supported and they keep parents informed in a clear, friendly way. The environment is bright, engaging and thoughtfully run. 5stars and highly recommended if you have the opportunity.

Hopes and Dreams are fantastic. With two of our children attending, one currently there, we’ve always found the staff to be incredibly supportive, caring and attentive. The children enjoy nutritious meals and have wonderful opportunities to go on trips and explore new experiences. I felt comfortable contacting at any time for updates during the settling in period and any questions asked are always answered promptly. We’ve been really happy with the care and would happily recommend Hopes and Dreams to other families.

We absolutely love Hopes & Dreams! The passion, care and dedication the staff have for the children is unmatched. Everyone is so warm, caring and accommodating. We feel completely safe and reassured knowing our son is in such wonderful hands.
The regular updates throughout the day gives us so much peace of mind and make us feel involved in his day even when we’re apart. It’s clear that every child is genuinely seen, cared for and valued.

Choosing a nursery is such a big decision, but Hopes & Dreams has made it an easy for us! We couldn’t be happier and would 100% recommend them to any parent looking for a nursery!

We have been absolutely delighted with our child’s experience at Hopes & Dreams. Our child thoroughly enjoys their time there and has grown and thrived so much since starting.

The staff are wonderful, kind, caring, attentive and genuinely invested in the children’s development and wellbeing. Our child is constantly learning new things, and we have been so pleased to see their confidence, independence and skills develop.

The nursery itself is clean, welcoming and thoughtfully set up, with a fantastic variety of activities and experiences for the children. The outdoor space is excellent and provides plenty of opportunities for active and imaginative play. We also really value the regular trips and activities outside of the nursery setting, which give the children even more opportunities to explore, experience new things and learn.

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My son has been in nursery and is starting preschool with them and they have been really good and kept me updated on anything I needed to be updated with

I have had both my children at Hopes and Dreams in Ballasalla. My eldest has just recently left to start primary school. Throughout the entire time he has been there the staff have been amazing! I genuinely couldn’t have asked for better staff, especially when he got diagnosed with a peanut allergy. The kids love the fact that they do trips, to various different places around the island. I also love the fact that at snack time they try to encourage them to try different fruits. My daughter still goes to nursery and is thriving! I’m going to be so sad when she leaves and I no longer get to see all the amazing staff!

Nene had a very pleasant experience at the nursery. She seemed happy and comfortable there, and we have always felt confident and at ease dropping her off. The staff have been welcoming and caring, which has made the experience positive for both Nene and us as parents. We were very comfortable leaving her there each time and appreciate the care and support she receives.

Lovely nursery, both our girls have been going here over the span of 6 years. Trusting and kind staff also with hot food daily which my kids both loved. Would and have recommended.

Great facility and staff who really do look after the children and help them thrive. The love and care they give the children shows and they have helped my child grow into this amazing soon-to-be 5 year old

I can’t speak highly enough of Hopes & Dreams and the impact it has had on my son over the time he has been with you. The progress he has made, particularly emotionally, socially and psychologically, has been huge. He has grown so much in confidence, independence and in the way he interacts with other children and adults.

It’s been lovely watching him develop into the little boy he is now, and I genuinely feel that the care, patience and support he has received from everyone at Woodbourne Road has played a massive part in getting him ready for the next step into school.

As a parent, knowing that he has been somewhere he feels safe, happy and cared for has meant a great deal to me. I’ll definitely look back on his time at Hopes & Dreams with really fond memories.

Thank you to you and the whole team for everything you’ve done for him.

My child has come on leaps and bounds since attending this nursery! His social skills, communication, patience, kindness and knowledge have massively expanded in just 4 months. The staff are warm and welcoming and put in the extra effort everyday to meet my child's needs and wants.

There aren’t enough positive words to describe our experience with Hopes & Dreams Ballasalla. We’ve used a few nurseries in the U.K. before relocating and none have compared to here. The staff truly care for the children, but what stands out most is how much they nurture the interests and personality of each individual child, encouraging them to be the best version of themselves and become confident individuals ready to take the next step at school. We are so sad our time with Hopes & Dreams is over and will miss everyone so much 💛

Three years ago, I walked through the doors of Hopes and Dreams Ballasalla with a tiny little boy, and today I watched him graduate 🥹❤️

Alex has spent just shy of three years here and I genuinely cannot put into words how much this nursery has meant to our family.

When Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 8 months old, one of the things that scared me most was the thought of him eventually being away from me and in someone else’s care. Finding a nursery I trusted with not only my little boy, but his diabetes, felt like an enormous decision.

From the very beginning, the team welcomed Alex and his diabetes with open arms. They took the time to learn, understand, ask questions and most importantly, make sure he was safe while still allowing him to simply be a little boy. I never felt like his diabetes made him a burden or an...

Fantastic school, the teachers are so caring and always make sure my kids are happy and settled

The Mooragh Park nursery have organised a lovely graduation party for the preschoolers! As always, their attention to detail and love that goes into every special occasion for the children has been heartwarming ❤️

Great experience my little girl has flourished and grown in confidence

Amazing nursery, everyone goes above and beyond, can’t thank staff enough xxr

My little one has absolutely loved being at hope and dreams in the Mooragh park, I can’t thank the staff enough for their care,patience and kindness they have shown her over the past few years. Nothing is ever enough and I’ll be forever grateful, makes going to work that bit easier knowing she’s in safe hands. Highly recommend,

Mooragh Park nursery and its staff have cared for our son with the utmost care and dedication over the last three years. We have felt so fortunate to have placed him there, knowing he is receiving the best care in an idyllic environment filled with enthusiasm and creativity. Thank you all for everything.

Couldn’t recommend the mooragh park nursery any more. Lovely location but even better staff. Sad for our girls to be moving on to school!

It’s been great staff are so lovely and kind

Fantastic help and support from all staff we couldn’t have asked for a better nursery to look after our son. Our son recently got diagnosed with ASD and this nursery staff have been so patient and accommodating him they have absolutely been100% with him and I will definitely be recommending this nursery to my friends. Thankyou for your continued support. Xx

I have had 2 children here and had a great time both children have made friends and love the teacher here would like a little dally update at the end of the day but he loves playing outside and doing art

All the staff is very lovely patient and caring can not wish better nursery for my daughter

Both my kids have attended Ashley hill preschool and I am very happy with my and thier experience