Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Bardykes Farm, Bardykes Road, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9UJ
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Funding & Fees

FULL TIME ATTENDANCE CHARGES August 2025 – July 2026:


Full Days 08.00 – 18.00 £65
Baby Room 08.00 - 18.00 £70
All ages unplanned additional days 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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Bardykes Farm Nursery School
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kerstin McKim (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 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

Parking

  • Ample free parking

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Bardykes Farm Nursery School Reviews (64)

9.9

Bardykes Farm Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bardykes Farm Nursery School has 64 reviews.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 SchoolThank 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 Christine S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
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 SchoolThe 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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 SchoolAt 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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 SchoolThank 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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 SchoolThank 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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 SchoolThank 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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Review from Samantha K (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very child-led and nurturing environment for children to thrive, Bardykes Farm Nursery School is a nursery like no other in the area. When looking for a place for my child, I wanted a place he could learn in the outdoors and Bardykes provides this. I love that the children have the chance to learn
about caring for animals and the environment. My child has attended the nursery since September 2021 and has settled with the help of the experienced team. The nursery are very open to suggestions and listen and respond to comments you make. He will miss it when he leaves for school!
Reply from Louise Russell, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful review, it is very much appreciated. We pride ourselves on providing a rich and nurturing environment, with unique learning opportunities.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Bardykes Farm Nursery School. The nursery has a homely feel about it. 2 of our 3 children have attended and both have enjoyed the amazing learning opportunities that Bardykes offers. Our children really enjoy being outside and getting close to nature in all its forms. The staff are
really friendly, approachable and caring. They are all clearly working in the right field! Keep up the good work everyone!
Reply from Louise Russell, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful review, it is very much appreciated. We pride ourselves on the variety of learning offered here and are so pleased to have you and your family as part of our Bardykes family.
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Review from Shaunni G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little two-year-old son has been attending the nursery since last August and for it being his first nursery settlement, he has been able to settle in perfectly. All the staff have been wonderful with him and he has come on leaps and bounds with speech. He attends two days per week and when I drop
him off runs in to his teachers, he is also very excited to see the nursery cats. Overall such a lovely nursery I wish I had found it sooner for my older son, great location and wonderful staff.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Owner at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful review! It is great to hear that Bardykes has had such a positive impact on your son and that he settled so well.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Bardykes Farm Nursery for a year and a half now and our experience has been nothing but amazing. We chose this nursery because of the outdoor experience they offer. The staff are so kind, welcoming and engaging. Always available to chat and provide regular daily updates on what my
son is getting up to. He absolutely loves his nursery days, loves the staff and has made great relationships with the other kids. I would highly recommend the nursery to any other parents.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Owner at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful review! Our staff love being outdoors with the children and animals as much as the children do!
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wee girl started in January 2023 the day after she turned two. I couldn't wait to move her to this nursery as it's beyond exceptional. I've never felt so happy seeing her run into nursery in the morning and then moan when I have to come and pick her up as she'd rather stay in nursery. This in itself
speaks volumes for the staff and the way they connect with the child. They all knew her within the first day, I felt safe leaving her and knew she was being nurtured and cared for throughout the day. I love the updates and daily pictures. The nursery is phenomenal, with a lovely indoor space, outdoor spaces to dream of and a secret garden, all so well kept. My daughter told me she was looking after the animals and feeding the rabbits, I love hearing about what excites her. I must have researched every nursery within a 15 mile radius and have to say none of them came close to Bardykes Farm Nursery School. I would honestly recommend it to the highest standard and I love how welcome everyone is made.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Owner at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear your little one loves coming to Bardykes Farm, thank you so much for choosing us.
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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have 2 kids at Bardykes Farm Nursery School and I could not recommend them enough, the dream team are amazing and the facilities that this nursery provides is unbelievable there is no other nursery like them. Once my other little girl is of age she will also go to Bardykes. On the mornings
of nursery my kids honestly jump out of bed because they love going from being able to deal with the animals (which they both absolutely love), to seeing the staff and being able to do the activities their teachers have in store for that day.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Owner at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolHi thank you so much for your wonderful review! We love the fact you have chosen our nursery for all your children.
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Review from Leann K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visited Bardykes Farm for an Easter Event in April 2021 and we fell in love with it and so did my son. My son started before he turned 3 and I was looking for a nurturing environment that would help bring him on as he had a speech and language delay. Being outdoors and surrounded by animals enhances
his nursery experience and the staff are absolutely fantastic. Within a few months at Bardykes my son's confidence grew and his speech came on wonderfully. I am so impressed by the individualised approach and the opportunities for learning and growing that my son has. We wish found it sooner!
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolWhat a lovely story! We can vividly remember your son holding the baby chick on the hay at that event. Thanks for having the confidence and trust in us from the start. We look forward to creating many more long-lasting memories together before school...
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has attended Bardykes Farm Nursery since August 2020, just shy of his 3rd birthday and it's been amazing to see how much he's come on since then! From his speech to his overall confidence, his time at the nursery has been invaluable. He's made great friends (and so have I!) The Outdoor
spaces are magical and the staff are incredible. We feel very lucky to have the nursery on our doorstep and will no doubt send his little sister in a couple of years too. Highly recommend visiting the Farm yourself to see what an amazing setting it is. So happy that our son will have many lovely memories from his time there.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to write this. It is our pleasure getting to know your family and we cannot wait to have little sister join us and continue to be friends through primary school. Best wishes to you all.
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff amazing. My daughter adores the nursery and staff, can't fault at all. From the get go, we have been made to feel welcome. The care and setting provided are brilliant. My daughter has settled well, and we wouldn't want her to go anywhere else.
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Review from Kirsty G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bardykes have been fantastic at settling in my 2-year-old. Her speech and confidence have grown massively, and I’ve been really impressed with the range of experiences she gets to have on the farm. The staff are excellent, and she’s really taken to all of them.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found Bardykes Farm Nursery school last year and decided to transfer our daughter from her previous nursery where we didn't have the best experience, and what a difference! We are so glad we made this decision for our daughter.
The nursery has an amazing outdoor space, lots of farm animals and
children are learning to take care of them. All staff is brilliant, and it feels like children's needs are a top priority. I also think that the nursery is very considerate of each family trying to accommodate and support us in every situation. We couldn't recommend Bardykes Farm Nursery School highly enough. So happy we are part of it!
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Review from Shelley C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter four and son two both attend this nursery. My daughter previously attended her council catchment nursery, but we moved to Bardykes over a year ago. She has thrived unbelievably ever since. The outdoor environment is amazing. The days at the nursery are all child-led, and the experiences/opportunities
she has had here are beyond what would be expected. She is always excited to go, and has such vast knowledge of things learned through the nursery. The staff are brilliant and go above and beyond for each child. My son recently started, and he is loving it. The nursery noticed he was a little upset on separating from his sister and have gone out of their way to ensure he can still see her at nursery and encouraged their strong sibling bond. The outdoor environment where you will not find anywhere else; it’s exceptional.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with wonderful opportunities for the kids. My two children go to Bardykes and love it. A safe, nurturing nursery with great learning opportunities. Great choice of activities and outdoor space for my children to explore and development.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10 for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.975 for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (197 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.975
  2. 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 4.925 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:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    2. 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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