Preschool Academy

3 School Street, Whifflet, Coatbridge ML5 4DZ
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8.3 63 Reviews
  • Preschool Academy, Coatbridge
Preschool Academy is a family-run nursery opened in 2015 to offer professional childcare and a sound early years learning environment, ideal for families in Coatbridge and surrounding communities.

As well as a homely interior, the Preschool Academy has a large secure garden that is ideal for physical play, while the facility itself is also fitted with a secure door entry system.

An age-specific approach to learning is adopted, with a Bright Stars area for babies from 6 weeks to 18 months, Little Learners for children aged 18 months to 2 and a half years, and Little Scholars for children up to 5 years of age.

Preschool Academy is in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Preschool Academy
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Claire Anderson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 59

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £75 per day, £57.50 per morning or afternoon session, £375 per week for full time. These prices include a home cooked and healthy breakfast, lunch and evening meal as well as snacks throughout the day. The nursery also provides nappies and baby wipes. We work in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council to provide funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year old childcare places.

  • Please contact the nursery for further fee information.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • 25th & 26th December plus 1st & 2nd January

Parking

  • There is street parking available outside the nursery. There is also a car park adjacent.

Preschool Academy Reviews (63)

8.3

Preschool Academy has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.336) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Preschool Academy has 63 reviews.

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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the nursery at all, doing amazing with my child and the development within my child has been great. Great value for money staff are all amazing friendly kind and caring and look after all the children incredibly well.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly can’t thank this nursery enough for the care they give my son. He’s in a full-time place and the staff are all amazing with him. He absolutely loves going to nursery, I have total peace of mind when he’s there and I trust them 100% with my boy. Everything about the nursery is great from the
staff to the facilities. My son has come on leaps and bounds since he started and I look forward to watching him grow whilst he’s at Preschool Academy.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic I have never had any problems or issues my both kids have attended this nursery. My daughter is now at school but my son still attends the nursery. I have seen him come on leaps and bounds. His speech and learning has come on a treat. He loves the nursery so much, especially
the staff, they are all lovely and caring and also great with the children. Management are fantastic as well. Am so glad I picked this nursery for both my children.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! I recommend this nursery to everyone that's looking for one. Best hours, prices and service in the area by far. All the staff are so nice and make you feel very comfortable leaving your little one with them.
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff have been truly amazing and understanding of the needs of my son who suffers from sensory issues. The staff have been great with regular communication about his day, any issues, developmental concerns and how to further develop the needs of my child. Since starting Preschool Academy, myself and
my child have felt comfortable and happy and truly welcomed and listened to.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy to have sent my daughter who is now 4 and son who is 2 here. Since starting nursery my daughter has come on amazingly and is now more than ready to start school this year. After starting my daughter in Preschool Academy when she was three, I had no hesitation in sending my son here
when he was 1 and I returned to work. He is thriving and enjoys going in and participating in a wide variety of activities. Great nursery and recently added a lot of outdoor play equipment in which my children love.
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Review from Donna M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended nursery full time since October 2021. The nursery staff are amazing, very caring, nurturing and attentive to our daughter's needs. I’m well updated every night on what activities have happened during the day and if my wee one is upset at drop off for example the nursery will
send me an update on how she is doing and sometimes with a photo which helps to put my mind at ease whilst I am at work. I think the nursery does very well to vary the activities daily and keep the kids entertained and I like that they utilise the outdoor spaces too. Our daughter is really happy at nursery which is all you want.
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Review from Ciara M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since 8 months old and is now coming up for 2. I cannot recommend it enough, the staff are always welcoming, friendly and approachable and happy to answer any questions and help where possible. My little girl absolutely loves her days at nursery and runs in the door
each morning. The effort and attention she receives from staff clearly shows as she has progressed so much in her time at Preschool Academy. They always provide detailed feedback at the end of each day as well as sending pictures of what she's been doing which really helps knowing she is happy whilst we're at work.
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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my daughter loves it, staff are so approachable and friendly. Keep you updated with kid’s progress, always seem to be doing great activities. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from Lorraine R (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my daughter has attended since she was 1 year old and I have now kept her in with her funded place as she has just turned 3. The staff go above and beyond with her and keeps me updated constantly. She is excited to go in daily and comes out happy with lots of fun stories. I think she
is the best judge of how this nursery is and she absolutely loves it. Happy child happy mummy.
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are all extremely lovely and helpful. They have supported both my boys when they were 1 1/2 and 2 until they graduated. The staff support not only the children but the parents too. They were there for us all when I started university when we moved house and moving on from Nursery
to school. They are wonderful here and couldn’t ask for a better nursery.
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Review from Demi T (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this establishment enough. The care and the compassion they have for the children is amazing to watch. I was very nervous about putting my little girl into nursery as she couldn’t communicate verbally at the time so I was worried she couldn’t tell me if she had a bad day or good day
etc. However, my little girl is now 4 and away to school and I honestly made the best choice in having her attend preschool. She is so confident and outgoing and I have preschool to thank! The communication and social skills she has developed during her time has made her more than ready for school at the age of 4! I have now selected preschool academy for my 10 month old girl as I return to work and I feel so at ease! I trust them fully and am excited about her new experience, no doubt her big sister will be very jealous as she knows the fun she will have!
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Review from Marcella G (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl was in preschool for 3 years and loved it. The staff went above and beyond to meet her needs and get her ready for school. I think preschool is perfect for children with additional needs, as it is a very warm, welcoming and personal experience for the children. My little boy is currently
at preschool and I wouldn’t have him anywhere else! I highly recommend!
Reply from Mary Anderson, Owner/Manager at Preschool AcademyThank you, Marcella! Your little one will be amazing at school!
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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Preschool Academy for 4 and a half years and in that time she reached every milestone and came on leaps and bounds. Nothing was ever a problem for the staff and my daughter had made loads of friends from the kids to the staff.
Reply from Mary Anderson, Owner/Manager at Preschool AcademyThank you, Maria! We will miss your little one at Preschool Academy!
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Review from Daryl J (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Preschool Academy from approximately 8 months old until he left to attend School. We chose Preschool because the staff were welcoming and nurturing towards the children and the parents and this continued throughout. I always felt comfortable to speak to staff about any worries. Our
son was encouraged to build and maintain friendships, learn through play (indoors and outdoors), practice his numbers and alphabet as well as exploring emotions and feelings. The feedback after each day was very useful and recently, due to Covid, the feedback was given electronically which also worked well. The Facebook page is also great to see daily pictures of what your child has been doing that day. Our son said his favourite part of nursery was getting star of the week, sitting with his legs in a basket to sing songs and reading stories with the staff. The staff have helped us prepare him for school, however, I know he will definitely miss the nursery. Thank you very much!
Reply from Mary Anderson, Owner/Manager at Preschool AcademyThank you Daryl, we know your little one will love school!
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend enough. My child loves all of the staff and I can relax knowing he is well looked after. The staff have helped tremendously with his speech delay and he has come on leaps and bounds in these last few months. I love how all meals are cooked on-site and they receive all meals including
dinner. The range of activities is fantastic and vary from day to day.
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Review from Jacqueline C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had attended this nursery since he was 1 and a half, the nursery has been very accommodating for us as we both worked shifts. They are all caring and compassionate and have made my son's nursery time very enjoyable. The meals they provide are great quality and good choice. The nursery is extremely
clean and on return after COVID they had taken every precaution to ensure hygiene standards were kept up to date and kept all wee ones safe. Overall a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 11-months-old, he is now almost 4. The care he has received has been amazing, they are like a home from home. I honestly cannot recommend the staff and the management enough, they have gone above and beyond for us. I feel like they are a part of
the family, not just his care provider.
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Review from Suzanne O (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Staff care for the kids like they were their own. My daughter has attended the nursery for over two years and loves it. All meals and snacks are provided which makes life so much easier. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Kayleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find this nursery is extremely accommodating for working parents with realistic opening hours. The knowledgeable carers work hard to educate the children with age-appropriate learning both on and offsite. The fresh meals are prepared in the nurseries kitchen and are nutritious and varied. I particularly
like how the nursery employs both Male and female carers who are all fabulous with my daughter.
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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.336)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.336) out of 10 for Preschool Academy is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 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 4.143 for Preschool Academy is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (20 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 105 Ratings = 4.143
  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 4.193 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Preschool Academy is based on 7 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 = 3.6
    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 59 number of registered child places is 11.8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.8 = 0.593
  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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (3)

Mary

Mary Anderson

Job Title: Owner Joined: 2015

Mary Anderson is the owner here at Preschool Academy, with decades of experience in the childcare field.

Claire

Claire Anderson

Job Title: Director Joined: 2018

Claire Anderson is our nursery Director at Preschool Academy.

Hailey

Hailey Harty

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2021

Hailey Harty is our manager.

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