Best of the West 2025

BEST CHILDREN'S DAY CARE CENTRE FINALIST - Newhill First Steps Childcare Centre

Your Name: Brenda Smith

Your Organisation/Company: Newhill First Steps

Your Website: newhillfirststeps.com

Your favourite thing about West Belfast: The community, knowing that others are willing to help.

Your First Job: Sales Assistant in True-Form.

What it taught you: Working with the public taught me the importance of communicating clearing and working as part of a team.

What do you think are the key ingredients needed to make a person or organisation the Best of the West?

We are passionate about the families and children that we work with. Our daycare creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We have a genuine connection with the community.


Newhill First Steps provides high-quality childcare services to families living within the Upper Springfield and surrounding areas. We appreciate the importance of Continued Professional Development; our children are looked after by professional experienced staff. Our dedicated team are committed to supporting every child's individual journey helping them grow with confidence, curiosity and kindness.


Best of the West 2025