Wee Gems - Armadale

Wee Gems - Armadale transformed how I feel about nurseries. I always thought childminders were the best and safest way, however, I have been proven wrong!

The staff are also fab at doing activities with the children which my little one enjoys very much.

All in all, so glad we chose to move her to this nursery. It’s a great place.

Fantastic nursery. Staff are approachable, friendly and have great relationships with my children meaning I trust them 100% with my kids. The manager is again helpful, friendly and approachable. She also spends time with the children rather than always being in the office. My children have developed a great deal since starting at Wee Gems and this is down to mainly the learning and interactions from staff. I know my pre-schooler will miss the teachers a great deal when she leaves for primary 1, this year. Highly recommend this nursery and can’t fault them on anything.

Our daughter first started with this nursery at just under 1 year old and we were nervous to leave her as we felt she was so young to be in nursery all day. However, after a few weeks, it was evident that our daughter enjoyed her time in the nursery, she bonded with the staff quickly and enjoyed exploring with her little friends. She's been in for 8 months now and whilst the environment remains friendly for her to play and explore, she has learned so much too. It's when she shows us the actions to the nursery rhythms, when she starts singing and dancing as soon as the radio comes on, she eats her meals by herself and loves to draw and colour in and holds the pencils perfectly. It's the little things that they do to help develop the children that matter. It's also worth noting that if you have a concern no matter how small it may be, they take the time to listen and action.

We also recently had a parents night which was very informative on my daughter's progress and next goals that the staff are focusing on with her.

Been using the nursery for over a year now for my son and he loves it. The girls are great with him and the nursery is very flexible if I ever need last minute childcare.

Our Little girl has been at Wee Gems - Armadale for just under a year. When she started she had a really tough time settling in and struggled with separation anxiety. The staff knew I also really struggled and could not have been kinder, on days where I had to stay a little longer, they were great and on days where I was struggling and had to just drop and go, they were also very supportive. I phone every day and staff are always lovely, they never make you feel like a hassle. A year on, my daughter waves me off at the door, loves going to nursery and I am delighted in how much confidence she has gained. Her speech and development are phenomenal and I credit a lot of this to the activities and interaction within nursery. I love the portal and seeing pictures of her busy days and on top of fab childcare, the staff are good at keeping it updated. Thank you, Wee Gems to all the team, for bringing me the confidence to know our little girl is safe.

Wee Gems is a fantastic place. The facility is clean, bright and safe with great variety of toys and learning aids. The garden area is well kitted out to allow the children to play outdoors. There are always a range of activities for the children to take part in.

Located next to the train station, it is very convenient for commuters.

The menu is varied and changes regularly.

Wee Gems greatest asset, however, is its people. The staff and management are always very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to caring for your child. They are amazing and my daughter loves them to pieces.

It is a great place, my daughter loves it. She is there from the very beginning (nearly three years now) and I can see how big impact the nursery activities had on her development, both mental and physical. Staff is friendly and very helpful, location is great for commuters either to Glasgow or Edinburgh, facilities are nearly brand new, food must be great as my daughter always eats everything with additional helpings - the only downside is the fact it is a bit expensive.

I could not rate this nursery more highly. I feel like when I drop my girls here they are in great hands and they get so much out of their time here. I find all the staff extremely professional, friendly and approachable. They are always more than happy to spend time at pickup telling us about how they have been and what they have been up to. Both girls adore the staff and our 2 year old often talks about them at home.

Excellent nursery, fabulous variety of activities for the children. Is a credit to the management team the great care provided. Very responsive to feedback. Highly recommend.

I am so happy we managed to get a place at Wee Gems and would highly recommend it to all parents out there.

Thanks again girls and the manager for a fantastic nursery xx

I am a first-time mum and after viewing several local nurseries, the staff at Wee Gems stood out and make this nursery so appealing. The staff make a real effort to get to know each child's individual needs and personality. The nursery is extremely inviting and transparent with parents encouraging parents to get involved in sharing ideas and holding parent focus groups. The nursery is very well managed and the manager is very hands on with a genuine interest in the care of each and every child. The design of the nursery is very bright and friendly with an energetic and team working culture. I love the fact there's a large garden area that my daughter utilises ever single day.

What a fantastic nursery. I can honestly say all staff are amazing. Highly recommend this nursery. Overall brilliant. It's amazing to see how much the staff love their job and as a mother it makes me feel at ease. my daughter has come in so much since attending Wee Gems - Armadale. Her confidence has grown and her language skill amazes me every day. My daughter tells me about the staff and always smiles when talking about them.

I highly recommend this nursery to other parents and family members. The staff are absolutely brilliant with my child I definitely wouldn't put him anywhere else. They are extremely understanding of any situations you have. My son has come on leaps and bounds since he has attended the nursery back in June 2016.

This nursery is fantastic and I see a huge difference in my daughter since attending.

The staff are amazing and I have no worries while my child is in their care.

I believe they offer a great range of activities each day my little girl is in and she is stimulated from the minute she gets in until she goes home.

Relatively new nursery. Fresh and engaging for the children and very well-equipped. Staff are friendly and engage in a range of activities with the children to support their development. Online application is updated each evening on the child's day, including regular pictures, which is brilliant!

My son absolutely loves it at Wee Gems. It has brought him out of his shell no end and his speaking has improved loads since starting. They always have plenty of activities for the kids to participate in which is great - the music class is my son's particular favourite. The staff are warm and friendly and my son feels really comfortable around them. In fact, when I ask him who his friends are at nursery he always includes the staff too! They encourage his learning and he is now rhyming off numbers, shapes, colours and letters without a problem. I was really reluctant to put my son into nursery as I felt that perhaps he wouldn't get the attention he needed but I couldn't have been more wrong. The staff at Wee Gems make leaving him that wee bit more bearable.

My son has been attending Wee Gems Armadale since it opened in March 2015 & would highly recommend the nursery to all. The facilities are great, meal menus varied & nutritious, education & activity programs they offer are extensive but most of all the staff are fantastic. You are always greeted with a warm welcome & you can have complete peace of mind knowing that your child is good care & having fun. The staff are always approachable & happy to cater to the individual needs of your child. The ParentZone mobile app is another plus side which Wee Gems now offer, giving parents the opportunity to check in to see what their child has been doing throughout the day. The nursery has more than adequate parking & is in an easy location for commuters as its right next to the railway station. Well done to all who helped make this new nursery a great success! I am happy I decided to use Wee Gems Armadale for the care of my son, he has flourished from his time there.

My son enjoys his time at this nursery. The staff have genuine affection for him and I know that they take good care of him while he's there. It feels like he gets the individual attention that he needs sometimes and not just a once size fits all approach. He has learned so much in the last year and feel that the nursery time has been an important part of his development. Will definitely put baby number 2 in there asap.