Wee Gems - Armadale

2 Southdale Avenue, Armadale, Bathgate EH48 3AA
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Wee Gems - Armadale is a purpose-built facility, ideal for children from 0 to 5 years of age and beyond at the after-school club.

The nursery incorporates hi-tech and modern technology designed to enhance pre-school learning capabilities, while there is also an extensive outdoor play area.

Wee Gems Armadale also offer out of school care such as breakfast, after school and summer clubs.

Private parking and a secure entry system allow parents to feel confident and satisfied in the service. There is also in-house catering, an independent baby room and a sleep room, as part of a nursery design the owners consider to be revolutionary.

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Care Provided by Wee Gems - Armadale

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alison Frampton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 110
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Wee Gems - Armadale

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

  • We are in partnership with West Lothian Council and offer funded spaces.
  • Parking

  • There is a large private car park.


Wee Gems - Armadale Reviews (52)

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Wee Gems - Armadale has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wee Gems - Armadale has 52 reviews.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been sending a child or children to Wee Gems since 2020.
A difficult year with the pandemic, they navigated through it with professionalism and as much flexibility as they could afford.
It would be insincere of me to say that there have been no problems but what I would say is that Wee Gems
have always, in my opinion, been open to feedback and criticism and taking my very dark sense of humour very much on the chin.
I've grown exceptionally fond of the staff there who are always bright and bubbly and will not hesitate to stop for a chat, comfort me and at times, invite me in for a coffee when I've burst into tears at the door!

Reply from Alison Frampton, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you so much for your review. We are glad we have been able to support you and your children. We will always do our best to do so. our team is always here if you need a chat.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, always go above and beyond! Super accommodating. Can't fault them, great relationships with children always going the extra mile to make you feel at ease! Daughter has been going here for almost 2 years and never had any issues.

Reply from Alison Frampton, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you so much for your review. Glad to hear you are happy with our care.


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Review from Elspeth B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Wee Gems Armadale for over 2 years. The staff are friendly and reliable, the facilities are modern. There seem to be plenty of activities for the children to learn and grow.

Reply from Kirsty Heaney, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you Elspeth for your positive feedback. We look forward to continue supporting your daughter here at Wee Gems.


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Review from Yvonne H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to after school club at Wee Gems for over a year and my son at nursery for 4 months. The facilities are great, lots for the children to do. The staff are all lovely and always polite. The communication from the Nursery is great, regular updates and photos on how your little
one is getting on. My son struggles with me leaving, the girls always send me an update to let me know he has settled, which is always very quickly. I have never had any issues and would recommend Wee Gems.

Reply from Alison Frampton, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you Yvonne for the positive feedback. We appreciate it and we look forward to continuing to support both of your children.


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

Our daughter has attended Wee Gems Armadale for the last 3.5 years. We have always found that the nursery meets our needs and the staff have always been great for my daughter and as parents. More recently there seems to be more focused learning which is great to see and is having a big impact on my
daughter's learning. Staff are always helpful and approachable and I would recommend this nursery to others.

Reply from Alison Frampton, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you are seeing more focused learning. We look forward to continuing to support your wee one on their journey.


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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy has been at Wee Gems for nearly 3 years. The kids have lovely breakfasts and lunches and the staff are always so nice. I like seeing the pictures on the app and the observations are really helpful to see how he's getting on and where he is. Management are on it all the time and always make time
to help if you have any questions. You can tell the kids love the staff too. My boy took a fit at the nursery and the staff were absolutely amazing! They did absolutely everything they could for him and were so quick with first aid and calling an ambulance. Literally can't fault them at all. They supported us as a family by checking in with us. I trust this nursery to always be the best for every child it looks after and I'm so grateful we picked them. 100% recommend Wee Gems Armadale to anyone needing childcare!

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you so much for your review. We are glad to be able to help and support you and your wee boy.


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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wee Gems have been amazing to my little boy. The management are lovely and the staff are always so nice. The atmosphere of the nursery is great, my boy always has access to a range of activities. They also have a garden where the kids can spend time outside. Recent renovations including toilets and
floors look great too. They have always been great with my little one who has always struggled going into nursery. The staff have always been great with trying new ways to get him in and are great at communicating how he has been throughout the day. Would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone looking for childcare, my wee boy has come on massively since being there!

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you are happy with nursery and we look forward to continuing to support your wee one on their journey.


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very flexible nursery, great for working parents! Easy clear invoicing. Lovely caring staff who focus on behaviour and education and make it fun for the children. Monthly reports show you progress of your children and lots of nice photos and info uploaded daily on their user-friendly app.

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Hello, We are so glad to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Caitlin M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are outstanding. They go above and beyond to take care of the kids. Whenever I collect my wee one she is happy, staff keep me well updated. The app is always up-to-date with what she has had to eat and when nappies are changed. The food is a wide variety and they always have alternative options.
Staff are always friendly and welcoming. They all show so much love to my wee one and I honestly feel like my wee one is in such good hands.
Unlike some nurseries, they only close Christmas and New Year's Day. Makes it so much easier to work around work.

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Hello Caitlin,We are so glad to hear your positive feedback. We look forward to continuing to support your wee one.


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Review from Katerina T (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing place and all staff very professional. We have used Wee Gems since 2018 and both our kids love it. Kids are well looked after with many fun activities and learning resources. Management and all the team have been always nice and helpful, going above and beyond to support kids and family! Definitely
highly recommend!

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Hello Katerina, we are so glad to hear your positive feedback. It's been a pleasure to have been part of both your children's journey for such a long time.


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Review from Pauline C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wee Gems Nursery is like a family, both my girls go. One of my daughters went to nursery there and now goes to after school club and my other daughter is at the nursery. We had issues with my daughter going to school and Wee Gems helped. They know her from her nursery days and spent time with her to
help explain why school was so important. Wee Gems has been good for both girls, making friends and learning new things. We also get regular updates about their progress which is nice to see.

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Hello Pauline, We are so glad to hear you and your family feel part of our Wee Gems family. We look forward to continuing to support them both in the years to come.


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Review from Nicole P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Wee Gems Armadale for 3 years now, and absolutely loves the staff and environment.
Staff are very friendly and personable. Facilities available for each age range is brilliant. Variety of food on offer is great. The learning that takes place is great, my child has learnt
so much and continues to grow because of the educational support she receives. As a parent I am continually updated about my child's learning and also included in my child's learning. The nursery have been brilliant! From our very first visit to decide whether it was the place to enrol my child, to our first induction day and to three years down the line. I cannot thank this nursery enough for the input they have had in my child's development.

Reply from Alison, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Hello Nicole, so glad to hear your positive experience with the nursery. We are so glad we are able to support you and your daughter during her time with us.


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Review from K Z (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending the nursery since she was 9 months old and she is now nearly 3. So has been in the baby room, 1-2s and 2-3s. I’m choosing to keep her in the nursery next year with her funded hours. I have a high level of trust in the nursery staff. The practitioners are all professional
and nurturing to the children.
My daughter struggles with drop off and they always give extra support to us to help her settle in. Similarly with toddlers fussy eating and stool withholding - they have been so supportive with issues which need extra time.
The nursery has recently undergone a freshen up and it was a bit stark at first but the staff are working to add displays and personality back into the space.
Like any childcare setting, there has been some staff turnover and there could be better communication around this from management- such as clear updates on key worker changes.
Overall a great nursery and I’m glad I chose it for my child.

Reply from Kirsty Heaney, Deputy Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you for your review. We are glad you have chosen to keep your little one with us for her preschool years. We look forward to continuing to help her grow and develop.


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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wee boy has attended this nursery from 2022 he loves the staff and the children I would recommend this nursery from babies to 23 and up, I am actually sad for my wee boy to leave this year as starts school, they're all lovely.

Reply from Kirsty Heaney, Deputy Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you so much for your review. We will be sad to see him leave for school, but have loved being a part of his early journey.


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Review from Maureen M (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter is well cared for and secure in Little Gems, the staff encourage her curiosity and creativity, they help her to embrace change with the knowledge that she is safe.
There is a calm vibe when I collect her and she is always engaged in play with other children, as an only child she would
not have this experience if she was not in nursery.
Although my granddaughter does not always try the wide range of foods available, they always ensure she has eaten something.
The staff are knowledgeable of her needs and always attentive to them.
There have been a few staff changes of late, but this has never had a negative impact, those who know my grandchild ensure that she is cared for and introduced to new staff as they arrive, this helps her to understand that change is not something to fear.

Reply from Kirsty Heaney, Deputy Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you for your review. We are glad she is always engaged in play, and feels safe with our team.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent my baby boy to Wee Gems at 10 months old with me returning to work. The staff in the baby room are just amazing and my wee boy loves them and this wee nursery. He also really enjoys the outdoor space they have at Wee Gems Armadale along with the food provided.

Reply from Kirsty Heaney, Deputy Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you for your review, we are so glad to hear that the staff from the baby room have been amazing with your wee one. We look forward to helping him learn and grow during his time with us.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been at Wee Gems for nearly 2 years now and my little boy has loved it. He is nervous whenever he has moved rooms but the staff have always been great with him and us. Every day he comes home telling us what he has done and played with his friends. His speech and development have come on massively
and he is doing great. Really lovely nursery that care and get to know each individual child.

Reply from Kirsty Heaney, Deputy Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that the staff have supported both you and your boy during his transitions, and we love that he goes home and tells you all about his day.


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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wee Gems has been a great experience for my son. He has made lots of new friends and the staff have really helped him to increase his confidence. My son has medical needs and staff have been very accommodating of these, particularly in supporting him to manage independently, both in a practical sense
and in terms of how he chooses to share with other children.

Reply from Pante-a Mortazavi, Operations Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Many thanks for your kind words regarding your positive experience with Wee Gems Armadale. We are so pleased to hear this!


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Review from T T (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Wee Gems nursery since he was 9 months old and is now in preschool, Wee Gems Armadale is a fantastic nursery and like a second home to my little boy, he just loves it. The staff and the management are just amazing! Through the pandemic you have gone above and beyond, I can’t
thank you enough! 5-stars Wee Gems.

Reply from Pante-a Mortazavi, Operations Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you very much for your kind words, we are very pleased to hear about your positive experience with Wee Gems.


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Review from Nicole R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy has always been very clingy and all I can say is the nursery was very helpful and very informative when it comes to him! I feel very comfortable with him being there and I’m really starting to see a change in him thanks to the nursery.

Reply from Pante-a Mortazavi, Operations Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale

Thank you very much for your kind words, we are very pleased to hear about your positive experience with Wee Gems.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.684)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10 for Wee Gems - Armadale 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.911 for Wee Gems - Armadale is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.911

  • 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 4.773 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wee Gems - Armadale 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 110 number of registered child places is 22. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 22 = 0.773

  • 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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Alison Frampton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

I have been working within the childcare sector for over 25 years, working as a practitioner to a nursery manager.
I hold my PDA level 9 in Childhood Practice and have lots of experience working with different teams, and also working with children from birth to school age.


I enjoy developing my team's knowledge through planning, training and team building. I am passionate about enhancing children's learning and experiences in a safe environment.


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Kirsty Heaney

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

My name is Kirsty and I am the deputy manager at Wee Gems Armadale. I have over 9 years of experience in the childcare sector and currently hold an SVQ level 4 in social services for children and young people. I have a passion for childcare and love watching and supporting children develop and learn at our nursery. In my spare time, I enjoy making memories with my nieces and nephews.


Frequently Asked Questions about Wee Gems - Armadale

What is the Age Range of Children that Wee Gems - Armadale accepts?

Wee Gems - Armadale accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wee Gems - Armadale Open?

Wee Gems - Armadale is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Wee Gems - Armadale have capacity for?

Wee Gems - Armadale has capacity for a total of 110 Children.

How far is Wee Gems - Armadale to the centre of Bathgate?

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

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