Claylands Nursery

Claylands Farm, Claylands Road, Newbridge EH28 8LZ
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Care Provided by Claylands Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Claylands Nursery
  • Person in charge
  • Chloe Hamilton (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • None
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 68
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day & 2nd January

Funding & Fees Guide for Claylands Nursery

  • Full Days, Half days, Flexible Sessions. Fees are less than average. Please contact the nursery
  • Parking

  • Plenty of safe parking


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Claylands Nursery Reviews (15)

6.2

Claylands Nursery has a Review Score of 6.2 (6.199) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Claylands Nursery has 15 reviews.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Management is absolutely shocking. No management structure. Emails are signed by just a first name, no job title. Staff are all related to each other and not willing to stand up to management. Can't get hold of management to talk to them and then you are accused of not meeting with them. Verbally told
by staff one thing then on the child's journal told another thing.

Reply from Chloe Hamilton, Manager at Claylands Nursery

Hello KM,
As you are aware, the points you have raised in this review were the subject of a formal complaint made by yourself to our regulator, who investigated this in person. After a visit to our setting, sight of our email records and files, they did not uphold any element of your complaint.
Any registered services presented with the circumstances of your situation would have to follow the same protocols that we did. Whilst we can appreciate that this left you feeling a great deal of resentment towards the service, it is our duty to take this action.
We wish you all the best for the future.


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Review from George P (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Claylands Nursery was the third nursery we've experienced and the best by far. The outdoor space is definitely their 'wow factor' and it made the nursery worth every penny. I thought it would be a spring/summer feature, but they really try to use it all year round. And let's not forget how beneficial
it must be for the staff as well. Aside from that highlight, everything else seemed perfect - settling in, nap times, health precautions (appropriate outdoor wear, sun cream etc.), even paperwork/billing was easy and efficient - so I'm struggling to think of any room for improvement. Even my expectation that we'd see staff come and go quite frequently didn't happen. Pretty much everyone there now has been there since our boy's first day, always with a smile on their face, and that continuity is so important for the kids. If I think of any negatives, I'll let the nursery know, but for now it's a 5 star review.

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twin boys started at Claylands Nursery in January 2023 and within a month have settled in and adjusted making lots of new friends wonderfully well. This is without a doubt down to the lovely hard working and caring staff who have created a lovely bond with them, making every day an adventure with
new activities that are both fun and educational. The nursery grounds are delightful, a little haven surrounded by beautiful gardens which are definitely a favourite with our boys who love outdoor activities and play. The nursery has surpassed all our expectations and more it's such a lovely feeling when our boys come home filled with all the excitement and stories of their day at nursery and relief as a parent knowing that our children are with such lovely people having fun, creating memories. The staff are a real credit to their profession and as parents, we love reading and seeing updates from our boy's learning journals, this is such a lovely touch and fills us with joy.

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Review from Victoria M (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to nursery here. Everyone was great at helping her settle in and all the staff know her really well. We are always kept well informed about what she has been doing, both verbally and through an online learning journal. It's great to see photos of what she has been doing all
day. A lot of effort is put into theme weeks to keep everyone entertained. The outdoor space is fantastic for play and our daughter loves the food there.

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Review from S C (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our boys attend Claylands Nursery and thoroughly enjoy the outdoor space, especially the chance to explore the large grounds. The pre school room is organised and creates a fun atmosphere for the children.

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Review from Jane D (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys both attend Claylands Nursery and it has been an absolutely wonderful place for them. They both have ASD and significant additional support needs. Finding a mainstream nursery that would accept them was a complete nightmare, particularly because they both need free flow play and won't engage
with structured games. The nursery has been a perfect fit for them - not only do the children have continuous access to go outside and play in the enormous outdoor area but the staff have also been outstanding. I can't put into words how wonderful the staff have been with the boys. They are so compassionate and patient with them and have let the boys just join in and be treated the same as all the other children. I know that most people reading these reviews will be looking at them from the perspective of parents of children who do not have additional support needs but I wanted to flag up to any parents who have been struggling to find an exceptional, mainstream nursery, this is it!

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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really pleased our daughter can attend this nursery. It’s the exact environment we want for her, being outside in the fresh air as often as possible. A mixture of outdoor play and experiences, great rooms and facilities for each age group and lovely staff. Our daughter has come on so much since
attending, she is exposed to learning and social experiences we would not be able to provide her at home. The staff provide feedback and pictures of activities which is important as a parent. It’s always interesting to hear and see what the children have been getting up to each day.
The nursery offers fresh food cooked each day on-site and cater for all dietary needs. Our daughter always comes home well-fed and happy.

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Review from Caroline K (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Claylands Nursery since he was 10-months-old. From the moment he started, the staff have been wonderful with him which definitely helped with the settling process. He has developed so much with speech and other skills. The outside space is amazing and it’s lovely watching him develop
friendships with the other children.
He is treated like an individual and the nursery really focus on his likes and dislikes. The staff are available to answer questions and help with areas of development and behaviour.

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Review from Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl absolutely loves Claylands Nursery and all the staff there. She has been there for almost a year and is always coming home saying and singing new things she has learned there. They have a great outdoor area for playing!

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Review from Ria H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Daughters both love the outdoor space as well as the friendliness of staff, everyone is so informative, reassuring and professional. A credit to Claylands Nursery. When your children ask to go to nursery you know they are having a great time and in safe hands.

Reply from Lewis Gilburt, Owner at Claylands Nursery

Thanks for taking the time to review Claylands! Your feedback is so important to us and we are very proud of our staff!


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Review from Leila S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fortunate to benefit from a lot of outdoor space and operates well being within an old steading.
I’ve really seen my little girl thrive here and all the staff are friendly and approachable. I echo the feedback that they are allowed to be their own person but still engage in the same
activities and this has worked very well for us.
The only issue can be the single road in and out of the nursery which can also make parking difficult at busier pick up and drop off times.
Overall, the outdoor facilities are perfect for the kids and are the main reason we chose Claylands Nursery.

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Review from Sky R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great team of staff that are really knowledgeable and accommodating. Our toddler has been coming here for nearly a year now and I can’t fault the service Claylands Nursery gives.
It’s great receiving updates and pictures of what our little one's up to during the day. We chose Claylands as they focus
on their outdoor play which was important to us.
We feel totally at ease knowing they are safe in good hands and genuinely happy at nursery.

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Review from Douglas S (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going for a year now from the age of 2. She loves it and is always really excited to attend. After a full day of running around in the huge garden space she’s always happy and knackered with a suitably mucky face, just the way she should be!
Her teachers are all lovely. Everyone
is always smiling and gives me absolute peace of mind about the quality of care she is receiving. We’re really glad we chose this nursery and will be sending our next kid there.

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Review from Neil S (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We live in West Lothian but made the short detour on the commute into Edinburgh to go here. We wanted lots of outdoor space and like that the place is on our route but still secluded. There is a big focus on learning but in a child-friendly way that really suited our wee one as things are not too regimented
and they are given enough room to be their own person. I would say that you really need to drive to be able to easily get here every day.

Reply from Lauren Hamilton, Manager at Claylands Nursery

Thanks for your feedback. Being on the border of West Lothian and Edinburgh, we do have a lot of children from East Calder attending and receiving fully funded free spaces like yourself.


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Review from Kim T (Aunt of Child) published on 11 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, great outdoor space and all the staff are so friendly. Everyone always makes you feel so welcome couldn’t recommend this nursery enough and wouldn’t send children anywhere else!

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Current Review Score: 6.2 (6.199)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 6.2 (6.199) out of 10 for Claylands Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 3.1 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 3.125 for Claylands Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (4 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 3.125

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.074 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Claylands Nursery is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 number of registered child places is 13.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.6 = 0.074

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Claylands Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Claylands Nursery accepts?

Claylands Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Claylands Nursery Open?

Claylands Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Claylands Nursery have capacity for?

Claylands Nursery has capacity for a total of 68 Children.

How far is Claylands Nursery to the centre of Newbridge?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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