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 Donna W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. All staff are passionate about their role.
My son has been attending this nursery for over two years; he loves it.
Would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Gayle C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think the nursery is fab. Such professional friendly staff and I recommended a few friends to the nursery.
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Review from Marissa L (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery. My kids have learned so much since attending, and they love it. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Jacqueline C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Preschool academy highly enough! My little girl has been in full time since April of this year allowing me to return to work and we have noticed she has come along leaps and bounds in her development.
The staff are incredibly friendly, lots of activities for the children to do, home
cook meals made onsite and convenient drop-off and pick up times.
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Review from Steven A (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic wee nursery. Both of our children love attending this nursery. The carers here are friendly and professional.
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Review from Lisa K (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twin daughters started in August 2018 and they have settled in well. All staff are very friendly and great with the girls. Our girls have come on a treat since starting.
Small and cosy and all meals included in price. Definitely, recommend to anyone.
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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault Pre-School academy in any way. My daughter, who is now 1 year, has been in attendance full time for the past 4 months. She is provided with age-appropriate activities including arts & crafts, learning and days out. She is part of a stimulating environment where she is encouraged to meet
milestones and interact with other children and adults. She is provided with a healthy balanced diet with snacks and water included throughout the day. She is thriving and is encouraged by all staff. It is the perfect environment for her and I am 100% reassured that she is safe and cared for while I am working. It is like her second home!
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Review from Sophie (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going here and the staff are lovely. He has come on so much since starting in 2017.
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Review from Julien N (Father of Child) published on 6 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have previously attended Preschool Academy from September 2016. This educational and childcare providing centre has equipped my two children with lifetime knowledge and a good foundation on which my first child is building on, at her Primary School P1 Class. After relocating out of Coatbridge,
my spouse and I were very jubilant when a P1 teacher stated that our daughter has a very good educational foundation. Preschool Academy has three different classrooms and is, to the best of my belief, a "Centre of Excellence" that offers parents, the required assistance, for parents in need of childcare, as the parent aims to go back to work/college/further education. Doors open at 7am, allowing parents to drop children at the early hours of the day. Food is prepared daily on site and from fresh, and meals cooked to suit various diets. Staff at this centre are very caring, friendly approachable and the children's happy faces justify the best caring services they receive.
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Review from Lynsey F (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Preschool Academy for a few months now and he has thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. I see him developing his fine motor skills, I see him sleeping better and eating better. I put all of this down to the nursery and its wonderful staff. I have no worries whatsoever leaving
my child in their capable hands, I would highly recommend the nursery to everyone that needs childcare.
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Review from Kailley F (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Preschool Academy for over two years now and she absolutely loves it. She has moved from Bright Starts room for babies to the Little Learners (2-3 years), to the Little Scholars (3-5 years) and has never really had any issues at all.
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Review from Gillian A (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is AMAZING. It’s a home from home and my son loves it.
He is encouraged to learn and grow at his own pace. He loves the girls and is especially close to one of them. I know he is safe and secure and I am confident that he is loved.
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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault this nursery for the care provided to my son who started with them in April this year when he was just under a year old. My son loves attending and has come on leaps and bounds in his learning and confidence since he started. 100% recommend to anyone who is thinking of placing their child
in a childcare place. It’s great having peace of mind knowing that my son is being cared for to the highest standard.
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Review from Michelle Mc (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself and my husband would recommend this nursery 100%. Already have recommended to family and friends. The staff are amazing with the kids. My son absolutely loves going to his nursery. We have seen a big difference in our child’s development, social skills and confidence in attending Preschool Academy.
He is also eating a lot better since attending and trying a lot more foods that he would not normally do so. Big thank you to all the staff in preschool. We can’t thank you all enough, having peace of mind knowing our son is in an amazing environment with individuals that really care and go above and beyond to bring in the kids while we are at work. Well done to you all.
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Review from Tracy M (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going since she was 9 months old and loves it. She is 3 and now in the big room and her confidence continues to grow.
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Review from Sean S (Father of Child) published on 31 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes twice a week and he loves his time there. He's nearly two and when you ask if he had fun at nursery he always nods his head. The staff are also very helpful and friendly and he's very comfortable with them.
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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery, my daughter looks forward to going every day. I have never had any worries about leaving her with the staff, who are all brilliant
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Review from Susan J (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a warm and friendly nursery with a real family atmosphere. My daughter has been attending for over a year and has built up really strong relationships with both the staff and other children. A wide variety of activities and outings are undertaken and they have built up strong links with the
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I know when I go to work she is somewhere where she is not only happy, safe and well looked after, but where she is nurtured.


She can have breakfast, lunch and dinner (all freshly prepared) and morning and afternoon snacks. The menus are varied and well balanced.


I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Julie M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has come on in leaps and bounds since starting this nursery, even his speaking is coming on. He really enjoys it and the staff are really friendly and good with the kids. The manager is lovely too, keep up the good work guys!
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Review from Adele M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wee boy previously went to a childminder and didn’t settle. Another parent recommended this nursery to us and we’ve never looked back. The manager was really patient and kind and allowed my wee one a settling in time which met his needs. He absolutely loves going and I feel the staff really know
him inside out. This is a great comfort knowing your child is in good hands when you drop them off. It’s like a home from home for my son.
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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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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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