Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

5 Glebe Road, West Calder EH55 8DF
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Care Provided by Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ellis Paxton (ELC Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Total Places for Children
  • 54
  • 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

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Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery Reviews (45)

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Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.878) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery has 45 reviews.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is deaf and Little Flyers in West do all they can to accommodate him in the best way. I believe it was the best move I ever made to start him at a year - as his development has been fabulous. We have had bumps in the road with staff changing and management was not great for a short period of
time. As soon as change, they were back on it. My son is having some difficulty with toilet training when at nursery, however, as soon as I expressed my concerns they put in place an excellent worker who is doing all and more to meet his needs.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so kind and supportive of our son. They adapt to his needs and understand what he wants or needs in the moment. He has come along so well since attending the nursery and has formed some really great bonds and relationships with key staff members. So pleased we chose Little Flyers West Calder
and have recommended to friends and family to enrol here also.

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Review from Lee M (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have attended West Calder Little Flyers since October 2024. Management and staff were fantastic at making me feel at ease during their settle period. My eldest son has individual development needs and the team were keen to support us as a family during their time at nursery. We receive
fantastic feedback regarding both children's development and progression. I feel confident my children are safe and secure within the nursery environment and I can clearly see the positive bonds they have made with the staff team.

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Review from Effie P (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been attending this nursery for over a year. It is a very good nursery allowing the children to develop in a safe and nurturing environment. Lots of activities are organised for the kids supporting their learning and development, lots of outdoor activities, and messy play.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 14 month old child has been attending Little Flyers for a few months now and all I can say is placing her there was the best decision I ever made.
She settled really well and is so happy while there, during the day updates you get with photos make you feel relaxed that she is well cared for. The
staff are amazing and professional. I’m just so glad that she can attend such an amazing place.

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Review from Becky P (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending for some time. When he started he was very shy and played by himself. Since attending he has become really confident and has made loads of friends. It has been great to see him grow and have lots of different experiences. The app is brilliant and allows us to follow what he
is up to during the day. The staff are brilliant and he loves attending nursery.

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Review from Kesandra S (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the first time since my little one has been anywhere without me, he is finding the transition hard when I drop him off, however, when he is inside with the lovely colleagues he is straight into the toys. The app used is fantastic as seeing what they have been upto, also get messages from colleagues
to say he is okay after having a breakdown going in - which makes me feel so much better, such lovely girls that work there, the activities are brilliant, colleagues are so friendly and helpful, the app also shows nappy changes (I'm sad and like to know his bowel movements haha) and what he has eaten that day, makes me feel so much better - being the control freak that I am, I love knowing these things. Facilities are brilliant and colleagues are so accommodating for your child needs. Honestly, so far it has made my going back to work so much easier, just take time for him to stop with the mum guilt trip haha.

Reply from Sharon Fairley, Owner at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Aw Kesandra, thank you so much for writing this. We all totally empathise with the emotions of going back to work and having your wee one looked after by people you don't know, especially throughout this lockdown time. It is understandable to feel guilt, but the opportunities children have at nursery can give them so many benefits and most of all meeting new friends. I promise it does get easier.


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Review from Zowie S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the team at Little Flyers! She loves all the messy play and I have noticed a big difference in her listening skills and trying to talk to communicate. Would recommend.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you Zowie, really appreciate that you would recommend Little Flyers.
Sharon


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Review from Alan H (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending for almost 1 year and we could not be happier with the service. The staff are great with him and he has really good relationships with the staff also. All the staff are very friendly and make us feel welcome.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you, Alan, it means a lot to us, as a mum and the owner to know that your wee one enjoys Little Flyers.


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Review from Caoimhin W (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 children attend Little Flyers @ West Calder - My 2 oldest are picked up from school by Little Flyers staff and attend in the 'After School' rooms where the staff are really friendly, helpful and informative - and the atmosphere is always great. My children actually ask me to pick them up as late
as I can because they enjoy it so much! My youngest son attends the Junior rooms during the day and always has a very positive experience. The staff and management are 1st class. I would absolutely recommend Little Flyers @ West Calder.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you Caoimhin for choosing Little Flyers for your children, and love when I hear the children are so happy enjoying themselves they don't want to leave. I would appreciate getting in touch and to learn more about how we can improve all our scores to be five's.


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Review from Kerry C (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been going to Little Flyers for a year now and he loves it. He took some time to settle in but the staff were fantastic, always catering for his needs and keeping us informed of his progress.
He has since moved into the toddler room and seems really happy there. He loves being outside
and the garden is great for little adventurers. He’s also been taken on a number of trips and outings which he loved.
The whole team are brilliant and very friendly. They made it so much easier for me to leave him knowing he was being so well looked after.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you so much Kerry for taking the time to comment. Its so great to hear your wee boy settled and loves coming to Little Flyers, and that the team are so good.
Sharon :-)


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Review from Matt M (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and team supporting our son into nursery have been fantastic.


He's 8 months and inevitably struggling with the change from home to nursery, from family to all the new faces. Little Flyers have been very supportive of him and us as we get used to new routines. We reasonable, measured

and accommodating I'm grateful to them for the time and engagement they have given me.


He still struggles with the separation but that won't last forever. He finishes his days in good spirits, nice and chatty in his own way and thoroughly enjoys himself.


The team take great care to feed well, rest well, entertain and educate him striving hard to keep his days interesting and fun.


Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank Matt, for writing this, and really sorry to hear that it's been a bit of a struggle, there is nothing more upsetting. Glad to hear it's getting better and hopefully this passes very soon.
Sharon :-)


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Review from Patricia B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little flyers are amazing their staff are extremely friendly and approachable. I have three children and all three attend Little Flyers (baby room and after school) they have helped my youngest come on massively with her talking and development.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Patricia, where is time going - too fast! Thank you for writing this, it means a lot to the team, and also hopefully helps other families when choosing childcare.


Sharon.


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Review from Tineille V (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Flyers is an amazing childcare provider with wonderful staff that are dedicated to looking after the safety and well-being of all children. They provide healthy food and snacks and a wide variety of activities to help kids develop a range of skills.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Hi Tineille, thank you for taking the time to write this, we really do appreciate knowing that our families are happy with Little Flyers.
Sharon.


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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant. They helped when my son was potty training and because of them he has been successful. The staff are amazing to both my children.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you Stephanie
So glad the potty training was so successful and he did so well, the children are great.


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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Little Flyers West Calder for over 2 years now. She now spends mornings here and afternoons with her government-funded nursery. My daughter has an excellent relationship with the team and I have no doubt she is in safe and capable hands when with them. In the last 6 month's
we have noticed a huge change in her confidence and independence skills which has been encouraged by her key worker. I return to work soon from maternity and I will have no hesitation introducing my son to their baby room when the time comes. I cannot recommend them enough.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Hi Claire, thank you so much for your comments and we are really pleased to see her soaring in confidence and can not wait to meet her wee brother. Please enjoy the rest of your maternity.


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Review from Anthony R (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have just started at this nursery and the staff have been so welcoming and friendly. Right from the beginning they have answered all our questions and made sure we had all the information we needed. The settling in sessions went great and the team there have helped our children settle
in and they really enjoy it and can’t wait to get back. I feel the nursery tries to keep parents involved as much as possible and keeps them up to date with what’s happening. There’s a lot of little touches that make it unique and give it that family feel. A great choice of nursery for our children.

Reply from Sharon Fairley at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you so much for this lovely review Anthony and a huge welcome from us all. Thank you for choosing Little Flyers and really pleased the children have settled and well, and that you find it a homely setting. See you soon, Sharon.


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Review from Catherine (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Little Flyers @ West Calder to be a lovely setting to send my daughter to. The staff are very friendly and caring and do their best to help my daughter. I have been very impressed with the flexibility as I have had to change a few days and these have been covered by the nursery when they
had space. Really happy we chose this nursery.

Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thank you Catherine, we are so pleased that you chose Little Flyers, and that you are happy with your wee ones care.


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Review from Lorriane C (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with lovely, efficient staff. Great structure and consistency with the daily running of the nursery.
My son loves little flyers and always has great days of learning, playing and interaction with staff and children.

Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

Thanks Lorraine for taking the time to write a lovely review, and the positive comments on the nursery, and especially the staff.


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Review from Kerrie-Jean (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just recently started this nursery this year. I must say I am over the moon with how the staff have been with him. Everyone knows him and says goodbye as we leave (even to the girls who don't work directly with him). The staff are always honest about how my son has been that day, even if
he has been unsettled. This is all I ask! Just honesty about how he has been in himself and to know if he is ok. Its what every parent asks especially when leaving their child with people they don't know.


They always seem to have my son's best interest at heart and seem to really pay attention to him as an individual. You get daily reports as to how they have been that day and my husband actually questioned if I wrote one as it was so accurate to our boy! Like I say we have just started but so far we have been more than impressed! Xxx


Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

H Kerrie-Jean, welcome to Little Flyers and thank you for choosing us. It really means a lot to myself and the staff, when we get positive reviews, knowing that families and in particular the children are happy. :-)


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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.878)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.878) out of 10 for Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.722 for Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (53 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.722

  • 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 4.156 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.8 = 0.556

  • 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 Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery accepts?

Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery Open?

Little Flyers @ West Calder 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 Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery have capacity for?

Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery to the centre of West Calder?

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

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