Wee Gems - Armadale

2 Southdale Avenue, Armadale, Bathgate EH48 3AA
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9.8 55 Reviews
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Wee Gems - Armadale is a purpose-built facility, ideal for children from 0 to 5 years of age and beyond at the after-school club.

The nursery incorporates hi-tech and modern technology designed to enhance pre-school learning capabilities, while there is also an extensive outdoor play area.

Wee Gems Armadale also offer out of school care such as breakfast, after school and summer clubs.

Private parking and a secure entry system allow parents to feel confident and satisfied in the service. There is also in-house catering, an independent baby room and a sleep room, as part of a nursery design the owners consider to be revolutionary.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alison Frampton (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 110

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.
    We are in partnership with West Lothian Council and offer funded spaces.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Parking

  • There is a large private car park.

Wee Gems - Armadale Reviews (55)

9.8

Wee Gems - Armadale has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wee Gems - Armadale has 55 reviews.

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Review from Scott C (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Allanah Cook, Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale
Thank you Scott for the positive feedback.
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Review from Jim M (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Allanah Cook, Manager at Wee Gems - Armadale
Thank you Jim.
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Review from Linsey S (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wee boy has just turned 1 and been at the nursery now for a few months and all the girls cannot do enough for him, they are all very welcoming as it can be daunting dropping your wee one off when it's your first baby but they are in good hands.
I feel he has come on leaps since attending and it's
great socialising with other kids.
The activities are fantastic, and always pushing events and themes, which is fab to see their commitment and dedication to the kid's development.
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

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Review from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kirstie J (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Stacy R (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jennifer L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Debbie L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Andy (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Derek R (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and caring staff ensure that our little boy is kept safe, happy, and engaged each day leaving my wife and I free to leave him without concern. Out little boy is thriving there and the staff have come to know his little personality traits as well as we do. Highly recommend this nursery and the
great work it does.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff at Wee Gems made me and my little boy feel at ease from then very start. For a nervous first time mum and particularly clingy baby, they helped make the back to work transition much smoother for both of us. Staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in getting to know the little
ones. They really are a great bunch.


They are always singing, dancing, doing messy activities (which I wouldn't even attempt at home!) and out playing in the garden/out for walks. Can't fault the variety of activities they offer. Great for encouraging a child's confidence and development.


A healthy and tasty sounding menu is provided. My little boy regularly eats all and goes back for seconds so it must be good!


Parents are kept very well informed via the Parent Zone app and site which are really handy. Friends and colleagues are often impressed when I can see how my little boy's day is going from an app on my phone.


Overall, delighted with the service provided. My boy is well looked after and seems to thoroughly enjoy his days at nursery. Happy baby = happy mum. Thanks to the team at Wee Gems Armadale for doing such a great job.

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Review from Angela S (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Finding someone to look after your child when you return to work can be a daunting thing.
I was torn between childminder and nursery, but from the moment I stepped inside this nursery on their open day, I felt at ease straight away and it was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders as I knew
this is where my daughter would go.


My daughter has been going to this nursery for around 9 months now.
She absolutely loves it.
I have never had tears when leaving her and I believe the staff have never had tears from her, which in itself shows she is happy.


All the staff are friendly and knowledgable and I'm very happy leaving her in their care, knowing that they will look after her. What I like is that all the staff know my daughter not just the staff working in her room and in return I also know all the staff not just the ones looking after it.


The staff keep you up to date with the progress of your child after each visit and can always tell you everything about what they have been upto.


The nursery brings in outside organisations to do different activities with the kids which is great for giving them a taster of other social groups available out with nursery.


I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking to put their child into a nursery.
A massive thumbs up from me.

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Review from Heather (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for a few months now and he loves it. There are always lots of different activities for the children to take part in. The rooms are fresh with lots of different areas to explore and plenty to keep the little ones entertained. The garden is a great bonus as my son
loves playing outside.


My son is always given a warm and friendly welcome when he arrives. The staff are caring and take the time to get to know your child, and I always enjoy hearing what he has been getting up to when I go to pick him up. There is also an app where you can check in with their progress throughout the day.


I would highly recommend this nursery and I'm really happy with the service.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.825)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10 for Wee Gems - Armadale is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 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 4.916 for Wee Gems - Armadale is calculated as follows: ( (221 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.916
  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 4.909 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wee Gems - Armadale is based on 20 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 110 number of registered child places is 22. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 22 = 0.909
  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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Alison Frampton

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

I have been working within the childcare sector for over 25 years, working as a practitioner to a nursery manager.
I hold my PDA level 9 in Childhood Practice and have lots of experience working with different teams, and also working with children from birth to school age.


I enjoy developing my team's knowledge through planning, training and team building. I am passionate about enhancing children's learning and experiences in a safe environment.

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Kirsty Heaney

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

My name is Kirsty and I am the deputy manager at Wee Gems Armadale. I have over 9 years of experience in the childcare sector and currently hold an SVQ level 4 in social services for children and young people. I have a passion for childcare and love watching and supporting children develop and learn at our nursery. In my spare time, I enjoy making memories with my nieces and nephews.

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