Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Bardykes Farm, Bardykes Road, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9UJ
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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

  • 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

Funding & Fees

  • 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.

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 (58)

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Bardykes Farm Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bardykes Farm Nursery School has 58 reviews.

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Review from Pavan S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend Bardykes highly enough. Our wee boy absolutely loved it. It is such a wonderful experience for children to have. Being able to engage with the animals and play in nature is fantastic for their learning and helps develop useful life skills. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and
made our boy feel comfortable very quickly.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Thanks for taking time out to leave us a lovely review, its a pleasure to have your family at our little nursery.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has started at Bardykes, I have been blown away by the staff, environment and community. The transition process was fantastic and my child happily entered the nursery and quickly established strong relationships with several staff members. The enthusiasm, knowledge and friendliness
of the staff is a true credit to the nursery and I can honestly say I am more than happy with leaving my child in their care.
The communication from the nursery is fantastic, and I always feel fully updated. Similarly, the nursery is very well organised and has adapted very well to new COVID procedures and a completely new approach to learning in a very difficult time.
The learning environment is outstanding and one of the key factors in deciding to send my child there as the children are able to engage in learning experiences that very few nurseries can offer.
I cannot commend this nursery any more, I am so pleased that I chose this nursery.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
What an amazing review - thank you so much!
We are delighted to have you as part of our Bardykes family and value having the chance to care for and learn with your daughter.
Its very nice and…read more
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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Like every parent, I want my little one to grow up feeling safe, loved and having a wide range of opportunities for learning and that is what she gets at Bardykes.
I love how they teach the children about nature and sustainability and that my little one gets the chance to look after the animals on
the farm. It is great that they are outdoors and that they get a chance to explore and play.
It is difficult leaving your child in the hands of other people but I know she gets opportunities here that I could never give her. The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and there really is a feeling of family and community there. I highly recommend this nursery to others.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we're delighted that your family are as passionate about sustainability as we are, without parents being involved we could not have gained our…read more
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son had such a fun and enriching time at Bardykes Nursery. The farm setting is a unique experience, but it’s the team at Bardykes that makes it a special place. The staff are all warm, caring and nurturing people - and we will miss them a lot. Thank you dream team.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Your response is much appreciated and we valued having the chance to care for and learn with your son who is just a wonderful wee boy. Thanks so much to you too.
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Review from Margo H (Great Aunt of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 great-nieces have attended Bardykes Nursery, as my daughter did many years ago. Each of the girls has benefitted greatly from their time at Bardykes- in part, due to the superb staff who exceed all expectations in their care and welfare of the children, to the emphasis on learning from play, to
the interaction with the myriad of animals and learning to count by collecting hen's eggs still blows my mind! I am so happy to endorse this exceptional nursery and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone concerned for their positive impact on my 3 girls who became or are becoming beautiful, rounded and caring individuals.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Thank you kindly for the review. Our new ducklings have just started laying eggs so plenty of numeracy skills to be developed over the next few months!
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Review from Aline C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you are looking for a small, friendly, outdoor nursery, don't look further. My son loved it from the start. They took the time to help my son settled, no tears at all. The staff are a brilliant team, happy to help out in any way. The outdoor is such a great plus for the children, feeding the animals,
gardening and snacks around the fire outside was one of my son's favourite. Even my oldest wished she had been going there but we didn't know about it at that time. Highly recommended.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Merci beacoup! We really appreciate your feedback and taking the time to share this for further families. A bientot!
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Review from Debbie M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing all round it offers everything for the children and our son loved going. The staff are also amazing very welcoming and have a vast amount of training in child development.
Our son required additional support with learning and the nursery promptly identified this and put the measures
in place to assist him. At this time they not only provided amazing support for my son but also the family.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
These are such kind and thoughtful words and we loved every second of supporting your family. You are all greatly missed and we hope to see you again soon.
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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bardykes Farm provides a wonderful home from home environment for children as well as providing a truly unique and magical nursery experience. Children have an opportunity to be hands-on with all of the different animals, have lunch by the fire outside, play by the river and have an enormous amount
of land to play on and use their imagination. The staff are all incredibly friendly, patient and approachable and take such a genuine interest in each individual child and their needs. The nursery is always striving to improve and have an open-door policy with parents which ensures each child’s individual experience is as enriched as it can be. The fact that the nursery is Eco friendly and teaches the children all about the environment is extremely important to me.
I genuinely couldn’t recommend this nursery enough and feel as though my children have benefitted hugely from attending here.
It’s given them memories to last a lifetime.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Your boys are so kind and caring, just like you and it has been our absolute pleasure to support your family over the years. Thank you for organising the parent's book swap and getting our gardening…read more
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Review from Mary-Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this nursery. It was a wonderful place for my daughter to be prior to moving on to primary school.
I have absolutely no qualms in recommending this nursery to other people. It is such a unique nursery - lots of space outside, the animals and the outstanding teachers!
My daughter
was very sad to leave the nursery and has many, many fond memories of Bardykes!
Best nursery around!
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
It is lovely to have a recommendation from a school teacher and sorry to hear she was so sad when she left! We know she will excel at school and wish your family all the best for the future. Thanks so…read more
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Review from Mark (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I chose this nursery for its amazing outdoor space and the great reviews I had heard. My son started this nursery in August 2020 and has settled in very well. All staff were very friendly and helped my son settle in confidently. This was very reassuring for myself and my wife.
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experience lots of different outdoor learning and activities which is perfect as my son loves being outdoors. He always comes home very happy.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
It’s nice to have a dad share some feedback about our nursery and farm so thanks for taking the time and your continued support.
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Review from Roz (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery. Our children are in the safest of hands with the 'dream team'. The facilities are second to none. And the learning opportunities are endless. The kids get to learn about and care for the farm animals. The outside space is unbelievable. As a working mum, it's easy to feel guilty
when you leave your children, but I know how much they love their days with their friends at Bardykes and always come out with a big smile on their face at pick up time. They very quickly formed very strong bonds with their teachers. It's clear the staff are engaged, highly skilled and happy, which is a reflection of the great management of the nursery. The extras like Halloween and Christmas events, yoga, mindfulness etc. are great. The nursery has fully embraced technology to provide amazing virtual support. The children are encouraged to build up the skills they need to transition to school and be independent. We have been made to feel like part of the family at Bardykes.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Your family immediately became part of our family when you came to the farm experience in 2020. Your continued feedback is so valuable for us to improve. Thank you again for your appreciation.
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 young children and both of them have been pupils at Bardykes, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The facilities at Bardykes are brilliant, with vast outdoor spaces and access to a variety of animals. The experienced staff are nurturing, inclusive and responsive, and ensure broad learning
experiences for all of the children at nursery. There is a family atmosphere at Bardykes and each child is treated as an individual, with their needs carefully considered. Management staff at Bardykes are approachable and keen to include parents and families in developments and decision making within the nursery.
Choosing an early years setting for your child is a difficult decision. For my family, there was no doubt that Bardykes was the right choice!
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Many many thanks for leaving us this review and your strong recommendation for our little nursery. You brought eco-bricks into our lives and we very much appreciate your efforts in the eco committee…read more
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Review from Jen (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Bardykes for 3 years and loved it there. He is now in Primary 1 but still talks about nursery fondly. The experiences he had were varied and always well planned. He loved all of the outdoor experiences the nursery had due to its farm setting. The nursery has a real home from home feel
to it and the staff are fantastic - great with the kids as well as being approachable if you want to speak to them about anything. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Thank you for your ongoing support and all your dedication to our parent's committee while you were here. The bouncy castle is still going strong - we can’t thank you enough! Take care and we hope you…read more
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves this nursery! The children spend most of their time outdoors playing in the Secret Garden, doing the gardening, feeding the animals, and generally having a ball! There are great indoor facilities also for days of adverse weather. The staff are all fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable.
The children learn through play, stories and activities at this nursery, who won the national Best Outdoor Learning Environment 2020! Their efforts throughout Covid have been fantastic, they have been transparent throughout and kept everyone up to date. The staff have been engaging with the children during this lockdown by putting up videos, sending activities and doing online catch-ups! They have also ensured the areas the children use, inside and out, have been professionally cleaned and fogged throughout the pandemic. Fantastic place.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Hi Lisa, we were so delighted when you came back to visit the nursery after the farm experience you attended back in August 2020. We feel privileged to look after your son and assure you of our best…read more
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Review from Mary C (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my grandchildren attended Bardykes Nursery and it was a great experience for both of them and our family. Both still talk about the staff, key workers and the horses. I do not know any other nursery where children have so much access to nature, farm animals, newborn lambs, the chickens and the
in-door pets. All of the staff provided a very nurturing environment and not only looked after the children's emotional health but also their physical health, snacks, being active etc. This all created a safe learning environment for the children. We were kept up to date with their progress but were also told if there were any issues with behaviour or if they had a wee fall out with another child. I firmly believe that due to their experience in Bardykes both of them made a smooth transition to school. We all miss the Christmas Nativity and the summer fun days. I have no hesitation in recommending Bardykes nursery.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Hi Mary, it was our pleasure to have both your grandchildren through the years and we thank you very much for your recommendation.
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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love the nursery and so does our daughter! The outdoor style of play and learning is absolutely wonderful and is something we are very pleased to have found.
The experience the children get from the farm style setting with animals to care for and learn about is top class. Having experienced
a nursery with limited time outdoors, it really is amazing for the children to have this style of development. The staff are very genuine, friendly, invested and respected at the nursery. It is also extremely well run. The nursery is very family-friendly and this shines through in their approaches and quality of care. The staffing ratios to children are fantastic and it is a very safe, loving environment.
It is absolutely worth every penny, balanced against opportunities at other styles of nursery I would say hands down worth the extra.
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
This is very nice and reassuring to hear so thank you very much for taking time out of such a busy schedule to share this and give other families an idea of what Bardykes is all about.
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Review from Linda L (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy attended Bardykes for a year and he loved it! They have a great balance of curriculum and the huge attraction for us was the outdoor learning and play. The gardens are massive with so many areas to explore, there are also all the friendly animals around and the children learn great skills
in how to look after them. Our little guy loves to be outdoors and would come home tired after busy days with lots of stories to tell. The staff are very caring and have all been there for a long time - the nursery has a nice family feel to it! I would definitely recommend Bardykes!
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
Your recommendations haven’t gone unnoticed and we now have one of your friends families starting with us soon! Hope you are all well and taking care during this time. Thanks so much.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bardykes Farm Nursery has a lovely, cosy informal family feel to it. The staff team are incredible and have been there for years with experience by the bucket load! Each member brings different talents to help support, challenge and stimulate the children’s learning. The nursery is based on a small
family farm with lots of outdoor space that the children use daily for play and learning. From the large fields, orchard, secret garden, river to baking in the farmhouse kitchen there is always a ‘buzz’ with many different experiences on offer. The nursery also has horses, rabbits, ducks, cats, bees, dogs and has lambs and chicks in spring, which is amazing for the children who attend. Overall a lovely nursery where children are encouraged to explore their surroundings, be creative, make friends and develop at their own pace!
Reply from Kimberley Wilkie, Manager at Bardykes Farm Nursery School
What a lovely review! Thank you so much taking the time to leave us your comments. We hope to have the pleasure of also looking after baby number three in the near future! Take care and thanks for…read more
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.953 for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.953
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bardykes Farm Nursery School is based on 18 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 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
    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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 18 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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