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Big Bird Nursery

12a Manse Road, Whitburn, Bathgate EH47 0DH
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Big Bird Nursery, Bathgate
Big Bird Nursery, Bathgate
Big Bird Nursery, Bathgate

The Big Bird Nursery is located at the heart of the Whitburn community, offering a home-from-home setting for children aged 12 weeks to five years.

Led by a passionate and caring team, the nursery is filled with hand-picked resources (natural where possible) to encourage self-directed play and discovery.

The nursery offers secure outdoor space with lots of fun resources to enjoy fun in the fresh air. The team also take regular trips...  

Funding & Fees

Day rates:

0-5 years: £69.51


AM/PM rates:

0-5 years: £34.75

Fees are subject to change. Please contact the Nursery for tailored fees information.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Laura Hutton (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 79

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Big Bird Nursery Reviews (76)

9.2

Big Bird Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.187) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Big Bird Nursery has 76 reviews.

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Review from Julie M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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I can't recommend the nursery enough. The staff are amazing and very knowledgeable. My little one has been attending for nearly a year now and absolutely loves it. The nursery offers a wonderful, creative and friendly environment for little ones to flourish. A huge bonus for us was the app the nursery use that gives us constant access and updates about our child's day. The app details food and drink, naps, nappies and also an update of the exciting and developmental tasks they have been doing that day.

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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Can speak highly enough about Big Bird Nursery. My little boy who was 14 months when he started in August had never been away from me and I was very hesitant about him starting. I shouldn't have worried as the staff are all amazing and he absolutely loves being there.

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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Big Bird Nursery has a great reputation, which is why we chose this nursery for our little girl. All the staff are wonderful, knowledgeable and if there are any teething problems with the kids as they transition into new rooms with new key workers, they come up with inventive ways to make the child (and the parents!) feel as comfortable as possible with the changes. Management are friendly and approachable, the food is always well thought out and healthy, and my daughter loves it here!

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Review from Kirstin B (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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I’m really happy with our decision to choose Big Bird Nursery. I like how much the manager cares and how much effort she puts into getting to know the kids and parents.

Any feedback we have given has been acted upon and our son seems to love his time at nursery.

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Review from Kat Q (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery I’ve used from age one to present. The real credit to the nursery is the staff who provide a generally excellent consistent level of care and provide reassuring updates over the course of the day.

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Review from Norma (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Big Bird Nursery highly enough. I did a lot of research before choosing a nursery for my son and chose Big Bird despite having to travel further to get there. At times my son has struggled with going to nursery and the staff have been nothing short of wonderful. He's now been going for years and loves being there. I love that the owners continually invest in the nursery: providing the latest training opportunities for their staff and new resources for the children. It's a wonderful, kind, creative space for my child to develop in. And as an addition to this, the way that the team has handled the coronavirus pandemic has been so professional. There are very clear rules in place to keep everyone safe and at all times there has been excellent communication with the parents.

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Review from Carly C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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We simply cannot say enough good things about Big Bird Nursery and the staff that work there! They have successfully helped us through so many situations- offering advice, support and friendly faces. Despite moving away we continued to drive our younger child there because I simply wouldn’t have wanted him to go anywhere else.
The facilities feel homely and welcoming and they are continually improving the spaces based upon recommendations from parents and children alike.

Every child is treated as a respected individual encouraging them in turn to respect others. Daily activities are also tailored to the children’s individuals interest or needs and my children returned every day enthused by experiments and various activities they had done which always stemmed from something someone had expressed an interest in.

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Review from Carole (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started in August. He's my first so I wasn't sure what to expect but from the moment we had a tour of the place and met the manager and the staff, we knew we'd found a great place. He settled in really quickly. He is all smiles now getting dropped off in the morning! This is a reflection of the fantastic staff. I can't praise them enough for their care. The app has been great to keep us updated on all he's been up to. This place is a little gem and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending to friends or family.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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The nursery was highly recommended by many people so I decided to send my son here despite travelling a bit further to get to it even though there were nurseries closer by.

All staff have been great, all very friendly, cheery and helpful. Communication is great and really enjoy daily updates from the Famly app. They have also been very accommodating to my son who has quite a few allergies. My son goes in in the mornings totally fine and leaves happy as well. Would defo recommend this nursery!

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Review from Storm R (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have been using Big Bird Nursery since my son was 8 months and have found the team fantastic. We had several settle sessions to help our son get used to nursery and receive regular updates on his development and activities. After lockdown, he was struggling with separation anxiety and the team really helped settle him back in and put our minds at rest. The team communicate excellently and encourage lots of involvement from parents. They really go out of their way to attend to every child’s needs. Our son was unwell recently and the team phoned us to check in on him and make sure he was okay which really shows how much they care about the well-being of the children who attend. I couldn’t recommend highly enough!

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Review from Holly D (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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I have two children at Big Bird Nursery and both of them love it. The staff are excellent and take really good care of the children. It is really well run and organised. I love the variety of food they serve the kids and it is always something healthy that they enjoy. Every day they do a range of different activities and they always come home happy. I would highly recommend Big Bird Nursery - we couldn’t be happier with it.

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Review from Dawn M (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have attended Big Bird and my daughter is still currently there. Big Bird did fantastic work improving my son's confidence and helping him with his social skills. My daughter loves nursery so much thanks to the wonderful staff at Big Bird and would happily attend every day if she could.

I highly recommend Big Bird they have been a fantastic nursery for our family!

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Review from Zoe M (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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A very welcoming nursery with very dedicated staff. I always find the staff to go above and beyond when caring for my child. They always have time to discuss my child's progress with me. My child is always exposed to a variety of learning and engaging activities. The nursery is always looking to improve.

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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have used Big Bird nursery for six years and absolutely love it. Both our kids are thriving there. The staff are exceptional, kind, caring and very supportive. I feel they have a lovely bond with my kids and I know they are extremely well looked after there.

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Review from Kim O (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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It will be coming up to a year since my daughter started Big Bird and she is loving it. Her development is really coming on with creative tasks, sensory play, storytelling and singing. The staff are all super friendly and helpful which really helped ease the children in after lockdown. The menus are fantastic with lots of fruit and vegetables included. Although parents currently cannot go into nursery we are kept up to date with the fantastic parents app giving us a detailed account of the day with pictures and also child observations.

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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have been using Big Bird for the last 3 years and couldn’t be happier with the nursery, the staff and their practises.

We are kept well up to date, the focus is always on the children and they are quick to react. Would recommend for anyone looking for a great childcare experience.

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Review from Lesley R (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Can’t recommend Big Bird Nursery highly enough. My twin girls have attended from around 9 months and they’re now aged 4 and in their final pre-school year. The nursery is organised and well run, with lovely, caring staff and excellent resources. The girls love nursery and I’ve not doubt that Big Bird has provided them with the best possible start in life.

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Review from Andrew D (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Big Bird has been great for our daughter. Watching her come on leaps and bounds since joining Big Bird over 2 years ago. The staff have been supportive in her development and they have kept us informed with developmental milestones.

It’s great that staff rotate around the rooms so that moving room is less traumatic as she already knows the staff.

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Review from Alexandra V (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Since my son started nursery, last year in November, I had only good words for all the staff of Big Bird Nursery.
He was welcomed and helped to communicate with the rest of the kids and the staff. He didn't speak too much Scottish, because we have other nationality, but now he is great and he also teaches me.
He loves the nursery and he learned so many things.
I would highly recommend this nursery. I really love it.

Thanks, Big Bird Nursery, for helping my son be the part of this lovely community.

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Review from Jamie C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My eldest daughter attended Big Bird Nursery for 4 years and now my youngest has just completed her settles. Both girls have been so well cared for at each stage of their nursery journey from the baby rooms to pre-school. The food is fantastic and the staff are so caring and friendly. I highly recommend this nursery.

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  • Recipient: Big Bird NurseryDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
  • Recipient: Big Bird NurseryDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
  • Recipient: Big Bird NurseryDate: Friday 28 May 2021

Meet the Team (2)

Laura Hutton Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011
Laura Hutton

Meet Laura – Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)

Hello, my name is Laura, and I am both delighted and excited to be stepping into the role of Nursery Manager over the next year as maternity cover. I’ve been part of the Big Bird family for the past 14 years, having begun my journey in 2011 as an apprentice nursery practitioner.

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of progressing through a variety of senior roles, including Senior Practitioner, Head of Room, and Deputy Manager. Throughout my career, my passion has remained the same – to help create safe, secure, and nurturing environments where children can thrive and learn through rich, meaningful play experiences. This ethos is something I’m proud to share with the wider Big Bird Nursery team.

Outside of nursery life, I love spending quality time with my partner, daughter, and our family dog. We especially enjoy getting outdoors together and making the most of nature.

I’m really looking forward to working with our current families, welcoming new ones, and continuing my journey here at Big Bird Nursery.

Lisa Scott Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022
Lisa Scott

I have over 10 years of experience within the Early Education and Childcare sector, with most of that experience being in a leadership role.

I completed my HNC and HND in Early Education and Childcare at West Lothian College and then continued my studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands in 2017, where I gained my BA in Childhood Practice.

I am passionate about offering children engaging experiences both indoors and outdoors, creating an enriching natural environment where children have the freedom to learn through exploration and investigation- developing creativity and curiosity. I also believe in creating environments for all children where their individual needs and qualities are valued and respected.

I am beginning a new and exciting journey at Big Bird Nursery after spending 10 wonderful months with my daughter Evie, who will start in the Ladybird room. After spending some time with the staff at Big Bird I can already tell they share the same commitment to childcare as me and I am really excited to support them and the nursery.

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