Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare

3 Bankton Square, Murieston, Livingston EH54 9EY
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  • Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare, Livingston
A SPACIOUS AND WELCOMING NURSERY IN LIVINGSTON

This beautiful Livingston nursery is specifically designed to enhance your child’s development, from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The team supports your child from baby – with vibrant sensory rooms, nappy room and milk kitchen – to preschool. An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond. Livingston nursery has partnered with the innovative and well-established Boogie Mites programme to bring the fun of music into the children’s learning.

The nursery features a large garden with plenty of space for activities. Children can let their imaginations loose in the mud kitchen, learn about healthy food choices in the growing space, or play in the separate bicycle and scooter area. The garden can be divided depending on age group, and older children enjoy freeflow access, giving them choice in their exploration.

The team understand the importance of community involvement and regularly take the children on nature walks or visits to the local parks and library, giving them an opportunity to become familiar with their surroundings and confident in new areas. They also host a Christmas party and nursery graduation in the local school’s hall.

Livingston Early Learning and Childcare is conveniently located less than five minutes’ walk from Livingston South train station. Onsite parking and all-inclusive fees, including nappies, wipes, sun cream and more, make morning preparation and drop-off easy for you.

The team would love to meet you and your family so book a visit today and they will show you everything the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elidh (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 131
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (40)

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Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.464) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare has 40 reviews.

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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly couldn't ask for more, my daughter started in the baby room last month and they have been absolutely amazing. The third in charge is fantastic as are all the staff and really make it a joy dropping off our little one! She absolutely loves it and you can see how much she enjoys being with the
staff and babies too. From the second we walked in on our tour you could see how much all the staff loved the kids and really wanted to be there! This was coming off an experience visiting another nursery beforehand that was completely the opposite and the nursery manager managed to find the availability to get our daughter into Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare. Couldn't recommend them enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from John F (Father of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has a great time at Bright Horizons. She's been coming here since she was around 8-9 months old, and we've watched her grow, learn new words and supplement things she learns at home as she's moved into the toddler room. In addition, the staff at Bright Horizons have led on development aspects
that we've tried to build on at home.
We enjoy the regular updates we receive from our daughter's key worker about the things we don't get to see while she's at Bright Horizons; the photos posted to the app bring this to life.
My rating about value for money reflects the value for money everyone receives in the world right now and shouldn't be seen as a negative reflection of Bright Horizons.

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Review from Kayla-lee P (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery and the staff are just amazing. They are always so happy and friendly, and my child never has any problems. She always looks forward to going to the nursery on Monday to play and learn new things.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons Livingston since she was six months old. Since day one, the staff have been so welcoming and great with my daughter. My daughter loves going to nursery, and I can not fault the staff, learning and activities they provide.

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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff who care for my toddler consistently show high-quality care and professionalism. She has recently transitioned into a new room of older toddlers with ease, which has been very reassuring. I can't fault the staff looking after her. Very happy with the activities and daily updates. The photos
via the app are a great idea. It's nice to see pictures of what's going on.

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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wee boy is in the toddler room and has the most fantastic days while in nursery, always tired when he gets home from his busy days. The nursery staff are amazing with him and the feedback, I can't fault it at all. Loves being outside in the big garden and in the messy/water play area.

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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons for one year and she has absolutely loved it! The girls are amazing and she's always coming home with a big smile on her face, telling me about all the new things she learned in nursery.

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Bright Horizons team have made the transition from home to nursery easy for us. I was initially apprehensive, having never used a private nursery before but my son is happy and supported and to me, that’s really important.

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Review from Liam O (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is generally good, with old equipment gradually being replaced. The outside space has been cut off for a few months, but the new facilities look excellent. There are several different areas for them to play in, offering a variety of play.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have two children at the nursery and have been really pleased with the care and learning our children have experienced and our experience as parents. The new app is a really welcome addition and is a great communication tool for keeping us updated on meals, maps, activities etc. It is also lovely
to see photos of our children and see them enjoying themselves. The new garden looks brilliant. The staff and management are all really friendly and approachable and have been happy to answer any queries. Due to COVID, we have been unable to see inside the nursery until recently, but the visit day has been greatly received, as we were pleased to see our children’s rooms and chat with the staff. The children enjoy their meals and snacks, despite being fussy eaters. Overall we have been really pleased with the nursery and would recommend it to others.

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery and exploring new experiences and trying new food. He has made friends very easily and constantly asks to come to nursery. He has said he would like to be a firefighter when he is older.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed and happy with the level of care and support our child is getting. Pleased with the variety of activities/stimulation. Good to see steady improvement of facilities, garden etc. Hope this continues. All staff are excellent and we feel very comfortable with her being here.

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

Very happy with the overall experience and very grateful to the staff for showing us around. Look forward to seeing the new garden. Thank you very much for looking after our precious babies, we are so grateful.

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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with the nursery. We feel there is a good level of communication and we really like the features of the app and seeing pictures every day. Our daughter always seems happy when she comes home and tells us stories of what she has been doing. She seems to love all the staff and
we find the staff very approachable.

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Review from Kristi L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery for a year and a half and absolutely loves it. His development has flourished under the care of the staff and he always enjoys going. During Covid, this nursery did an amazing job at adapting to the new rules and regulations and had the safety and health of its
kids as a first priority. The best thing about this nursery is the staff, they are caring, loving and upbeat and my son has formed close bonds with his teachers, in each room he has attended. You feel like they really care about your child and you can see the commitment they give every day. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, as you know your child will be in safe, loving hands.

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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys nursery here and seems to eat tremendously, with great variety, which always reassures me. The menus are great! Her confidence has blossomed and we were supported with toilet training. There does seem to be some staff turnover, which can be tricky in explaining to my child,
when she gets attached to people. Staff are always friendly, however, pick up can be stressful if things are forgotten from bags/ app hasn’t been updated with meals /naps and there’s a long queue outside in bad weather. Overall the app is a welcome tool, if regularly updated and seeing pictures throughout the day is great! I would welcome wider use of the app and perhaps a more structured way of facilitating pick up times, for ease of both staff and parents. We have opted to remain at Bright Horizons for preschool nursery, as we really do feel It’s the best place for her.

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’re delighted with how our boys have settled into Bright Horizons, Livingston. They seem to thoroughly enjoy every day and come home with stories of everything they have done. We receive great updates via the app and can see all the varied activities, meals etc. They particularly enjoy the new outdoor
areas. The staff know our children well and there’s an overall lovely feel to the nursery.

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Review from Ricardo S (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has been attending for almost 3 years and has grown in confidence and flourished into a beautiful mannerly young girl. The staff, from management to key workers, work amazingly as a team and help teach and nurture the kids in their care. My daughter
has loved her time here and developed special bonds with all her key workers. The staff provides amazing opportunities for learning with outdoor play and great activities. Keep up the good work, you are all a truly amazing dedicated team and it shows through our happy girl. Thank you.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of your nursery has been excellent. All your staff are caring and lovely. Since my daughter started she has improved significantly in all aspects. Even with her allergies, we were left to feel she was in good care and all worry left us after seeing the amount of care my child received.
She loves it and it also gives her time to spend with other children her age as well as the staff and different activities and development every day she is there.

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Review from Kirsty G (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Bright Horizons since he was a year old - he turns 5 in January.
Everyone at the nursery is friendly, welcoming and committed to the needs of each child.
Someone is always on hand to answer questions or update us on our son's progress.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.464)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.464) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 4 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 4.936 for Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.936

  • 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 3.528 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare is based on 4 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375

    • 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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.2 = 0.153

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Eilidh

Eilidh

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Hi, my name is Eilidh. I have worked in the early year’s sector 10 years now, with a total of four years at Bright Horizons Livingston.


My passion for early years began as a young adult through supporting my local dance school as a dance assistant, before babysitting and volunteering in my school years. I have gained my SVQ level 3 as an apprentice at the start of my early year’s career and just this summer past graduated from Dundee University with my degree in childhood practice. In my spare time I love to travel, spend time with friends and read.


Cheryl

Cheryl

Job Title: Third in Charge

Hi, my name is Cheryl. I have worked at Bright Horizons Livingston for three years now and within the early year’s sector 14 years. I am a mum to twin teenage boys who keep me busy and I can currently working on gaining my degree at Dundee University.


My favourite aspect of my job is watching the children grow and develop through following their interests and providing stimulating activities to enhance their development. I also enjoy mentoring our staff team to further their own knowledge and practice.


Hi, my name is Eilidh. I have worked in the early year’s sector 10 years now, with a total of four years at Bright Horizons Livingston.


My passion for early years began as a young adult through supporting my local dance school as a dance assistant, before babysitting and volunteering in my school years. I have gained my SVQ level 3 as an apprentice at the start of my early year’s career and just this summer past graduated from Dundee University with my degree in childhood practice. In my spare time I love to travel, spend time with friends and read.


Kate

Kate

Job Title: Lead Practitioner

I have worked for Bright Horizons for over 15 years, with experience within all age groups and within our different settings. I began as a senior within the Baby room at Elsie Inglis nursery and worked up to Lead Practitioner, a role I have had for 6 years. I completed my Degree in Childhood practice in 2022 and love that I can share my passion for the early years with my team and support them so together we can deliver high quality experiences for all our children and families.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare accepts?

Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare Open?

Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare 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 Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare has capacity for a total of 131 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Livingston Early Learning and Childcare to the centre of Livingston?

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

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