Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery

5 Glebe Road, West Calder EH55 8DF
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Type of Service

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

Person in Charge

  • Ellis Paxton (ELC Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery for fee information.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day & 2nd January
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Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery Reviews (45)

8.1

Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.056) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery has 45 reviews.

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Review from Alisdair M (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Flyers @ West Calder & Out of School Care from 9 months old. From the first visit, we felt he would be in a safe and comfortable environment.


Being at nursery he has thrived and often comes home with new skills or interests. An example of this is one day we finished

reading a story and asked him to get us another book, he took the old book back, put it away and brought a new storybook over to read. We had never taught him this! This was at 12 months.
He has made great friends at nursery and the staff are excellent. There have been times he has been unwell or fallen over as toddlers do and have exceptionally good care taken of him.
From his time at nursery, he has started talking, walking, playing and feeding himself completely.
We couldn't be happier with the Little Flyers team!
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hiya Alisdair, we love to hear how pleased everyone is with the care at Little Flyers. It's lovely helping and watching them develop, and the team are a credit to us all.
Thanks.
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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy attends this nursery and his care is brilliant.


I not only trust the staff - I come home feeling that they genuinely love him and that makes all the difference.


I wrote a review a few months ago where I suggested they were not flexible but a change in management has seen that improve

massively and I no longer have any issues.


10 out of 10!

Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hi Vicky, I am really pleased that you have found the flexibility a great help, and yes you are quite right, the staff do genuinely love your wee boy .... it is great to see him growing up, especially…read more
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Review from Souraya M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started at Little Flyers at 9 months old and settled in straight away. He absolutely loves it! All the staff are fantastic - they're enthusiastic, friendly, attentive and very clearly love their jobs. It's wonderful never having to worry about my child when I'm at work as I know he's happy, safe
and having a great time. I'm impressed with the range of toys they have - lots of sensory and Montessori type play, as well as plenty of messy and outdoor play. I think the nursery really excels in involving parents and carers and providing individualised care for each child.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hi Souraya,
Thanks for taking the time to write your review. It's lovely to hear how pleased parents are, and that you feel confident that your wee one is happy and safe. I do agree the staff are a…read more
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Review from Gareth N (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful place for my boys aged 10 and 8. They visit the after school club at Little Flyers @ West Calder and thoroughly enjoy their time there. Weekly activities and visits from wonderful people like football coaches and animal carers with great unusual animals.The staff are all great and you can
tell that they enjoy the work that they do. The building itself is beautiful and after using different after school clubs in the past I would highly recommend Little Flyers. Thank you.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Gareth, for such a lovely positive review and it means a lot to the team knowing the boys are happy :-)
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Review from Loraine G (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter started at this nursery about 5 weeks ago. She's 14 months old and loves it there, mention nursery to her and she goes to get her jacket. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and take care of all the children who attend. They provide plenty of information if required.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks, Lorraine, it is always lovely when we get feedback from the grandparents as well. It's lovely to hear, that after such a short time, she loves to come to Little Flyers.
Sharon :-)
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Review from Nicole F (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff within Little Flyers are great. Always give you feedback on how your child has been during that day and what they have done. Always very welcoming and open. The girls are lovely and encourage the children into activities.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thank you, Nicole, for taking the time to send this review. Sharon :-)
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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Little Flyers since October 2016. I was so happy to have found this nursery as they provide a pickup service from my son's council nursery and take him to Little Flyers until I finish work.
I find the staff very approachable and they give excellent handover's regarding what
my son has been eating/playing/making. The nursery setting is lovely and always clean. I can't praise Little Flyers and the staff enough and look forward to my son attending the after school club once he starts school.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks, Fiona, for the high praise, and it's great when it all works out. Sharon :-)
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Review from Leann (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has started this nursery she has come on so well. She is always so happy going into nursery and seems to really enjoy it. Getting her day diary home at the end of each session she has is brilliant as I can see what she has been up to and what she has had to eat.


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been one occasion I've felt unsatisfied with the nursery but this was raised and I felt happy going forward.


The staff in the nursery are extremely friendly and seeing my daughter at ease with them makes me know that I've chosen the correct childcare for her.

Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Leann, and we are pleased to hear your wee one enjoys Little Flyers, and also when you felt it was important to discuss an issue, that it was resolved. Sharon :-)
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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is a member of the Afterschool Club and holiday clubs.
She has a great relationship with the staff and loves all the activities they put on. In fact she's always at me to pick her up later.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Kirsty, its good to know your wee girl enjoys coming to after school, and thats great that she wants to get picked up later, she must be having fun. Sharon :-)
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Review from Karen H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I use Little Flyers for the after-school club - and I am very happy with this. My wee boy loves it and I feel he gets a good range of activities to join in, as well as lots of toys and games to play with. The walk from school to Little Flyers is good for him too and I know he enjoys this.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks, Karen, we are so pleased that your wee boy enjoys the after school club and glad he's enjoying the walk back in the fresh air.
Sharon.
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Review from Charlene M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery from being very tearful and not sure about going in, after a couple of weeks he settled right in and to now 7 months on he absolutely loves going, full of smiles, rushes to the door in the morning just to get in and play. He has learned a lot and he has come on leaps and
bounds and that due to the staff (their commitment, great attitude) and the way they are just in general with all the kids with talking to them and doing activities with them... my son was at a different nursery before I moved him to here and there are no regrets at all from day one.. would definitely recommend this to friends and family.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hi Charlene, thanks for writing this lovely review. I am so pleased that your wee one's tears did not last, and that he is smiley and happy to come to Little Flyers. Thank you especially for your kind…read more
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Review from Barbara S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two sons attend after school club here. I have always been amazed at how calming and friendly all the staff are, my children love coming here.
One of my children has additional needs and it has never been an issue for him whilst being cared for, as the staff meet his needs accordingly.
Highly
recommend this nursery to anyone looking for first class child care. Thank you everyone.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Barbara for choosing Little Flyers, and saying such nice things, especially about the staff. They will read this, and it so nice for them to get recognised for the great work that they do.…read more
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Review from Gillian D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Little Flyers for a year. The staff have been very welcoming to us as a family and very patient with any concerns we have had with our daughter. Her key worker always goes above and beyond for her.


We are given thorough feedback at pick up time and it is great to hear about

all the activities she has taken part in during the day.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Gillian, for taking the time to write this. It's great to hear your wee girl is enjoying all the fun activities. Sharon :-)
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Review from Scott M (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Flyers is an excellent nursery. I have 2 boys enrolled, we had previously had our youngest in a different nursery and he became unhappy, so we looked for another closer to home. What we found was an excellent welcoming feeling and we have not seen someone blossom as much as our youngest. Our
oldest son also attends Little Flyers but attends the after school club. Again he has been able to grow and blossom at Little Flyers. Definitely recommend!!
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hi Scott, it is so reassuring to know that families are happy with Little Flyers. It is very upsetting when children are not happy, and we are so pleased that your wee boy has settled, and that they…read more
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Review from Aimee L (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery are very friendly, also are great for kids that are struggling to settle as my wee girl was terrible for settling in and now she loves going to nursery all thanks to the lovely staff.
Reply from sharon fairley, director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks, Aimee, It is such a worry when the wee ones are upset, and I am so pleased to hear that she now settled. Sharon :-)
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Review from Miranda B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys the after school club, the staff were great at helping him settle in.


The activities which are planned for the children are fantastic.


The staff have also been great with my child.


Thank you :)

Reply from sharon fairley, director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hi Miranda
Thank you for taking time to write this, and we are really pleased to hear that your wee boy is enjoying, and finding the activities good. Sharon :-)
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Review from Eilidh R (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Flyers @ West Calder from when it first opened. He loves his time there and has so many friends. He takes part in a football club every Wednesday which he thinks is brilliant.
The staff are great at the nursery and I can enjoy my day knowing he is happy and having
lots of fun all day.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Eilidh for saying such nice things about Little Flyers and can't believe where time is going. It is great seeing the children growing into happy, confident wee individuals, whilst also making…read more
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Review from Samantha F (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one this nursery has been fantastic. The communication between my daughter and her key worker is on top form. Each day the staff go through lists of activities the children have been up to and what they have eaten. I would highly recommend this nursery. My daughter has been attending since
August and she loves it.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Firector at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks Samantha. It is always great to hear that families are happy with the nursery, and so reassuring to know that the children love it . Thanks again Sharon :-)
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Review from April J (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Flyers has been a great support to me while I have continued my studies at college. The staff have always welcomed me and other family members and most importantly give my daughter the best care I could hope while I am at college. My daughter gets a chance to participate in a wide range of activities
and always has a lot of fun when at nursery. She has a great relationship with all staff members who treat her in the best way possible.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Thanks April, for your lovely review. It has been a joy having your wee one with us from the very start, and watching her grow into the confident little girl that she is Sharon ;-)
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Review from Sharon G (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and caring staff who make the children feel welcome when they start. Our daughter has settled in now and really enjoys her time at nursery. She takes part in many different activities and has lots of opportunities to play outside which I am pleased about. The staff provide great learning
opportunities and extend the play by following the children's lead. Always given an extremely comprehensive handover at the end of the day. Keep up the good work all the staff.
Reply from Sharon Fairley, Director at Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery
Hi, I am so pleased that your wee one has settled in, and that you are happy. It is lovely to get feedback and so nice to hear that the team are doing good work. Thanks again.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.056)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.056) out of 10 for Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 3 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 4.528 for Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (20 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.528
  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 3.528 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Flyers @ West Calder Nursery is based on 3 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 = 3.25
    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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.8 = 0.278
  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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