Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Bardykes Farm, Bardykes Road, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9UJ
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Care Provided by Bardykes Farm Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Bardykes Farm Nursery School
  • Person in charge
  • Catriona Peters (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 44
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Bardykes Farm Nursery School

  • FULL TIME ATTENDANCE CHARGES August 2024 – July 2025:


    Full Days 08.00 – 18.00 £60
    Baby Room 08.00 - 16.00 £66
    08.00 - 17.00 £68
    08.00 - 18.00 £70

  • We offer 2 complimentary settling in sessions to help secure a strong attachment and really get to know our children and families. We are also able to offer home visits.


    We offer flexible drop off from 8am and pick up from 3pm.


    Registration fee of £60 required after application to secure a space.
  • Parking

  • Ample free parking


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Bardykes Farm Nursery School Reviews (57)

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Bardykes Farm Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bardykes Farm Nursery School has 57 reviews.

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bardykes nursery is absolutely outstanding. The facilities, values, staff, approach to learning, and culture are incredible and what you could only wish for as a parent sending your child to be cared for by someone else. They foster such a nurturing and loving environment, enabling children to explore
and express themselves safely and confidently. They treat all the children as individuals and understand the specific needs of a. Child vary from one to another. I cannot explain the difference we can see in our son after moving him from a previous establishment to Bardykes. His confidence, ability to build friendships, happiness and curiosity have excelled whilst being a student at Bardykes and the whole family notice a massive difference. He is so much more confident around animals and the outdoor space gives him the ability to explore more than any other childcare setting I could think of. Thank you for everything Bardykes team! I don't know where we would be without you!!

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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with amazing outdoor space. Lots of different learning experiences that you can't get at a standard nursery. Particularly love the learning provided about farming, animals, and nature. Highly recommend, both my children love it.

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Review from Julie M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has it all. Kids learn so much from absolutely everything : looking after the animals which means feeding them, petting them, brush their hair, etc; real life experiences such as planting and gardening, use of real tools, cooking, visiting elderly and share with them quality time, calm
down time where they learn how to breath and transform their hyperactivity in a more calm emotion. They are absolutely brilliant. My daughter loves her pals and all the staff who are extremely polite. She gets home everyday super dirty that just means she had the best time ever.
We will miss the nursery once my daughter goes to school later this year.
For now we enjoy every single time we go.
Thank you guys you are the best :-)

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Review from Ruth S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bardykes is a great outdoor learning environment.
My son has been attending since he was a baby, he's now 2.5years old and still loves it.
Kids rarely, if ever, I get bugs at nursery and cause it's fantastic for their immune system.
They get daily animal and outdoor experiences that other kids rarely
get.

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Review from Scarlett P (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Bardykes Farm Nursery School since summer last year and it's safe to say it's one of the best decisions we've made. You really don't get many nursery experiences like Bardykes. The children are able to learn skills via looking after animals and being in nature. It's the kind
of thing you just don't get from being in a room all day. The staff also put on excellent events throughout the year that make it really special. Our son has made his first best friend here and loves the staff who take such care.

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Review from Ross M (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bardykes Nursery is truly exceptional in every aspect. From the moment my son stepped through the door, he was greeted with warmth and kindness by the dedicated staff. Their approachability and genuine care for each child create a nurturing atmosphere that instantly puts us at ease.
One of the standout
features of Bardykes Nursery is its commitment to outdoor learning. My son has flourished in this environment, exploring and discovering the world around him while developing essential skills. The emphasis on outdoor activities has added a unique dimension to his learning journey and has undoubtedly contributed to his overall development. Bardykes Nursery has exceeded our expectations in every way.

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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bardykes Farm Nursery offers a truly exceptional environment for children. Over the past two years, it's been evident that their child-led approach fosters independence and curiosity. The emphasis on outdoor activities and interactions with animals provides invaluable learning experiences that set this
nursery apart. My son has flourished in this nurturing setting, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care and opportunities provided by Bardykes Farm Nursery. Highly recommended!

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Review from Kallen S (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended since he was 2 years old and he absolutely loves his time there. He has come on leaps and bounds with his learning and wouldn’t think of a better place to send him. Being able to drop him off and know that he is safe with fantastic staff makes my day much easier!

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Review from Phil T (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son's development has grown massively since attending this nursery. Management and staff are always friendly and helpful.
The 'pets' that they help care for have developed a love of animals within our son, especially tortoises and horses.

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Bardykes Farm Nursery School since July 2023. We have had a very positive experience. The staff are nurturing, child-centred and passionate about what they do. They were responsive to provide extra support following a bereavement. The children have quality learning experiences
with a good balance of child and adult-led activities, from attending to the animals on the farm to exploring the secret garden and learning songs for the nativity! The children get a quality nutritious afternoon snack which they help prepare. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Review from Lesley R (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our wee boy started at Bardykes Farm Nursery School when he was 2 and a 1/2. We were having issues with his speech and concerns he may have autism and a health visitor recommended getting him into nursery as soon as possible. We looked at local nurseries and just seeing all the open space and discussing
our concerns, we felt this was the right place for him to attend. Not going to lie, it took him quite some time to adjust to going in but he would settle quickly and always seemed to have so much fun. His confidence and speech have improved so much and now at drop-off, I’m lucky to even get a goodbye. The staff are great and there are always daily updates on the kids learning journal so you always know what they have been up to. They say a messy child is a happy child and our son definitely seems very happy at Bardykes.

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Review from Karen T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the nursery a year and a half ago and my little boy has just started last month. The two of them love the nursery and their teachers. The children get to participate in lots of activities that they enjoy and I love that they get to help take care of the animals as well as learn all
about nature.
The staff at the nursery are all fantastic and I feel like they all really make an effort to get to know the children. My two love all the teachers! I would definitely recommend Bardykes Farm Nursery School to others. I’m glad that my friend recommended it to me!

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started with Bardykes Farm Nursery School in October 2022 - it was his first experience with a childcare setting, I was understandably nervous about how he would adjust. Our nerves were very quickly settled as the staff helped our son settle very quickly into nursery life. He loves attending
Bardykes and has made so many great relationships - his confidence and social skills have come on so much since starting. I could not ask for a better nursery and every single member of staff is always so helpful and involved with all children, my son has developed a love for all nursery staff, not just his key workers.

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Review from Mohammed I (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing, very welcoming and friendly staff, my child is always happy to go, highly recommend, we couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for our child.

Reply from Lisa Donaldson, Admin at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Thank you very much for your review! The team love what they do and love to see how much the children enjoy being here. At Bardykes, we love welcoming new children and their families to join our one big Bardykes family!


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Review from Greg M (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our daughter's nursery the staff are wonderful and the experiences the children get are incredible.
Our daughter has developed so much and in so many ways in the 6 months or so that she has been there. The team at Bardykes have played a massive part in that.
The best
review is that she is excited to go each morning and talks about her friends and the staff each evening.

Reply from Lisa Donaldson, Admin at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

We are very proud of the variety of experiences we are able to provide here, and that your child has developed so much since starting here. The team love to be here and puts a lot of thought into the activities and experiences we provide. We are so happy to hear your child enjoys coming to see us each week!


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Review from Christine S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to nursery since he was 2 - August 2022 to be exact! He has the most tremendous time there. He’s come on leaps and bounds with his learning and he actually enjoys his time there. The staff are great. They spend a lot of quality time and care with your child and it really
shows. I’m glad we have him in there until school - and I’m hoping that they do after-school care by the time he goes to school because it’ll be a really sad day when he leaves! We can’t thank the team enough.

Reply from Lisa Donaldson, Admin at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

The team love what they do, it's a pleasure to spend time with your child! We are so glad to have helped him learn and look forward to continuing this through his pre-school year and help them to prepare for primary. Parent feedback is very important to us, so thank you for the great review.


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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My additional support needs child has been attending since she was 3 years old (now 4.5) and Bardykes Farm Nursery School has only gone from strength to strength!
Always a worry choosing a nursery but especially when you know your child needs some extra support. Even without a diagnosis (long waitlist),
the nursery has taken all concerns on board, has a great understanding of additional needs and is so hot on their communication I never have any concerns about my child's care!
They have been wonderful in supporting my child through their assessment journey and making sure we get all the support available, adapting strategies when necessary and keeping us in the loop. I'm going to be so sad when it's time to move on as I don't believe there's any better learning environment out there.
Highly recommended!

Reply from Lisa Donaldson, Admin at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

At Bardykes, we think of everyone as family so we will be sad to see your child go too! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, your feedback is very much valued. Getting it right for every child is of utmost importance to us and we are so pleased to have been able to provide the support and guidance needed for your child to flourish. Good luck in your school journey!


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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old recently started at Bardykes after her sister spent three fantastic years there also. Both her speech and social skills have improved since starting, and she loves all the staff already. The environment and range of experiences are second to none, and the communication and care shown by
the team are amazing.

Reply from Louise Russell, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is very much appreciated. We are so pleased to have you and your family as part of our Bardykes family and lovely to hear your little one is getting on so well.


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Review from Gillian R (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bardykes Farm Nursery School is a wonderful nursery with a unique learning experience. My child is in such good hands here, with the staff going above and beyond for the children. We like that the children are empowered to make choices about their play and learning, with staff supporting both us parents
and our child. They really approach our child as an individual and support their development with genuine care and professionalism, which is reassuring as a parent.

Reply from Louise Russell, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is very much appreciated. We are so pleased to have you and your family as part of our Bardykes family.


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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Bardykes nursery are second to none - it’s no wonder the parents refer to them as ‘The Dream Team’. The team are passionate and create a fun and nurturing learning environment for the children. My little girl learns valuable skills and knowledge through unique, hands-on learning activities
including caring for animals on the farm and growing fruit and vegetables in the garden. I consider us really lucky to have such a fantastic nursery in our area and can’t recommend Bardykes enough.

Reply from Louise Russell, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is very much appreciated. The staff love that Bardykes is a different and unique learning environment and enjoy creating new opportunities for the children.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10 for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.956 for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.956

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is based on 17 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 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 Bardykes Farm Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Bardykes Farm Nursery School accepts?

Bardykes Farm Nursery School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bardykes Farm Nursery School Open?

Bardykes Farm Nursery School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Bardykes Farm Nursery School have capacity for?

Bardykes Farm Nursery School has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Bardykes Farm Nursery School to the centre of Glasgow?

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

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