Heads of Ayr Nursery

Laigh Kyleston Farm, Ayr KA7 4LD
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Heads of Ayr Nursery
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kerri Miller (Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 57

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day £69.00
    Half day £40.00
    1140 hours funding available

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • 25th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026
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Heads of Ayr Nursery Reviews (50)

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Heads of Ayr Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Heads of Ayr Nursery has 50 reviews.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr nursery is the best!


My son previously went to another local nursery before age 2 and the difference is just night and day! The facilities are perfect and the place is just so bright, clean and welcoming. I genuinely rave about Heads of Ayr to anyone I can. I have found my son has come

on leaps and bounds since he started in February, totally out his shell and speech has developed massively! Considering this is a boy that used to be ripped off me hysterical on the nursery run I just can't believe the difference.


The girls in the sunshine room are so approachable and couldn't be more helpful with anything I have asked. I love the app and seeing what they get up to day to day. Delighted that my child will be able to stay here until he starts p1. Thanks again everybody!

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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting at the heads of Ayr nursery my son has just flourished in all aspects of his development.
This is a totally unique facility, with an extensive outdoor area that my son loves to explore and has the resident horses and llamas looking over the fence to say hello. Inside has plenty to keep
them entertained with numerous play and chill out spaces. A variety of different activities and learning opportunities are set up daily to keep learning fun and engaging and making no two days at nursery the same.
All the staff here are just fantastic. They have an incredible bond with my child. The chef makes the best food, and I can't believe he now eats chicken curry and fish enchiladas! I can't speak highly enough of the heads of Ayr nursery from the facility to the staff, it truly is first class
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't rate the nursery enough, my wee boy was quite unsettled when he started and the staff were amazing, taking into account his interests and ensuring they had toys/resources to support him to have smoother transitions into nursery. He's also a fussy eater and I feel as though the staff go above
& beyond to try and cater to his food choices.
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Heads of Ayr Nursery for 18 months now (and my son previously attended for 3 years) and during that time I have seen the nursery grow and develop and become a vital and special part of my children's lives as well as my own. The staff are second to none, and always go above and
beyond for the children, and provide them with lots of great opportunities and interesting learning experiences throughout their day. From visits from the police, fire brigade, sports coaches and library bus, to raising and hatching butterflies, creating exciting mud slides, hunting escaped dinosaurs and building obstacle courses, the childrens' days are packed with fun and adventure. Every staff member knows my daughter well and takes the time to talk to her and show an interest in her thoughts, feelings and experiences. These relationships don't end when the children move on, my son is still made to feel 'part of the family' when he visits with his sister, despite being in school now.
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Review from Grace T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her experience at Heads of Ayr Nursery and continues to every day that she is there. The facilities are better than any nursery we had visited previously and the experience that the kids get is second to none. The amount of time and freedom the kids get to experience
outside truly makes the difference to my child's wellbeing. The staff take great care of her and really put in the effort getting to know her and us as a family. Any questions or concerns we have had have been addressed in a positive and professional manner and left us feeling confident and comfortable with the abilities of the nursery staff. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds with her learning and social skills that is reported back to us in the learning journals app daily and she's on track to be set up for school and beyond. An all round brilliant place for the kids!
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Review from Tag S (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our kids have been attending Heads of Ayr Nursery for over 3 years now, the experience has been amazing. It really is the best nursery about and our children absolutely love it. Their development has been second to none and all the staff are awesome.
Thank you so much.
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Review from Kirsten B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child is now attending Heads of Ayr Nursery and the experience he is being offered is second to none. The staff know my child extremely well and take time to engage with him and his special interests. All members of staff are welcoming, nurturing and work as a team to foster the lovely positive
ethos which is evident from the moment you step inside. The outside space is wonderful and utilised so well for outdoor learning. There is no other Nursery like this around and I am so grateful my children have had the opportunity to flourish here.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, its a blessing to have a place like that for our children. The staff is very kind and passionate about their job and the kids really enjoy being there. The space and atmosphere is lovely.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr offers my little one an outdoor experience like no other I have found. He loves the animals coming up to the fence or watching them from the tower. He lives for the outdoors which the Staff at Heads of Ayr have been able to nurture and grow while he has grown. He has been with them since
he was 2. The Staff are amazing and have developed and evolved their own skills to help support my son and others in the nursery setting. Always looking for introducing new learning opportunities to the children in their care. Our time at Heads of Ayr is soon due to finish as he starts school but I will be FOREVER grateful for the opportunities, support and experiences that the team involved at Heads of Ayr Nursery have given to my son and family.
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Review from Melanie S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where to start with Heads of Ayr Nursery. I feel very lucky to have our son going to Heads Of Ayr, The nursery itself is world class, the surroundings and environment are incredible and contribute to a wonderful and safe learning environment but it is the team who make this nursery what it is, they
are terrific with our son and genuinely care for him. His progression in the time has been remarkable and he grown bucketloads in knowledge, learning and confidence. He can articulate his emotions and is very happy to do so with the team around him. My wife and I have a great relationship with everyone, a very honest and open relationship with the team who communicate highs, lows and everything in between with us both. We couldn't think of a better place to be and we really see Heads of Ayr as an extension of our support network. Outstanding!
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Review from Ed C (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr is an outstanding nursery. From the wonderful attitude of the staff, the top rate communication but without fuss, to the fantastic encouragement and support our daughter is given. The extensive outdoor space at the nursery tops it off!
We'll forever be grateful for the time our daughter
has spent at Head of Ayr.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr has just been brilliant for my daughter's development and well being, she gets plenty of fresh air and has made lots of friends. The staff are wonderful and they've really bonded well with the children. There was some staff churn last year however thankfully it seems to have settled down
now.
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Review from Jordanne S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr have been fantastic for our son, he adores all the team there, facilities are perfect and he loves to come home to tell us all about the activities he has been enjoying. Highly recommend and we wouldn't want our son in anyone else's care
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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wee girl absolutely loves her friends, teachers and all the staff at Heads of Ayr nursery. She was quite shy and nervous with other grown ups at first and over the last year has completely come out of her shell. She really trusts her teachers and feels safe there - and always has fun stories to share
on the way home. Couldn't be happier that we send her here.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr is a fantastic nursery and I am so pleased that our daughter has been able to go here. She has been attending the nursery for 18 months and her progression has been brilliant. It is one of the best things we have done for her! She has bonded with the staff in both the Sunshine and Rainbow
room. All of the staff in the nursery are worth their weight in gold, every single person genuinely cares and you can feel the positive ethos as soon as you walk in the door. I have always felt reassured and safe leaving our daughter in their care. The large outdoor space is outstanding and has so much for the children to explore. It is such a unique feature for a nursery in this area and appears to be regularly developed and extended. The staff are always planning new learning experiences which are clearly led by the children's interests. All staff engage regularly with parents, daily through the app and pick up, and through special events. Couldn't be happier with Heads of Ayr!
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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending heads of Ayr nursery since the age of 2. As many parents with kids the same age lockdown had a huge impact for us and my daughter hadn't been around any one really apart from myself. The nursery staff from the girls in the classroom to the girls in the office and of course
the fabulous nursery chef, they have all made her feel so welcome. I felt very nervous about her being with other people but that was quickly put to rest when I realised how lovely everyone is. They are so friendly, so nurturing and so encouraging. My daughter has really came out of her shell since starting nursery, she has became this kind, bubbly, confident wee girl. She has always been very clever and loves arts and crafts and the nursery support her so much. She has came on leaps and bounds since starting. She starts school this August and the ladies in the rainbow room have been helping her for the transition. My daughter now wants to work at the nursery when she's older.
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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heads of Ayr is more than a nursery, it's like an extension to our family! From our very first visit all of the staff made our little girl feel right at home.
I immediately felt comfortable, knowing that she was receiving the best possible care. The wee one's get such great experiences, the grinch
came to visit at Christmas, so much outdoor play, piper at burns day and lots of lovely animals for them to meet.
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Review from Michalina M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin daughters have been attending Heads of Ayr Nursery since Nov 2022. I have always been amazed by the level of care, patience, quality of education, and variety of experiences available to children. I do feel however that is only this year I have fully realised how much ahead this facility actually
is. Management makes the functioning of this facility seamless and they seem to take children's wellbeing as the highest priority at all times. Children receive adequate care and attention, children's educational pathway is tailored to individuals needs and learning speed (I definitely see differences between my children, and I see how staff are always recognising their unique pace and talents). Children's menu is wide and varied and I am so pleased to see that nursery does not allow unhealthy foods brought from outside of nursery. Visits from mobile library, police, dental nurses, athletics instructor, fire services and our own Santa grotto, pumpkin trail are just to name a few!
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girls has only been at nursery for the last 6 weeks but has settled in well. The staff have went above and beyond to make her feel welcome and always communicate well with parents. Regular emails and access to the learning journal makes the transitions so much easier. We feel so at ease knowing
how well cared for she is. Also she has so much fun doing lots of fun activities everyday! Thank you so much to the fabulous Team heads of Ayr for all the hard work you do everyday!
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Heads of Ayr nursery and feels happy there, the staff have been so nurturing making her feel valued and safe.


There's are lots of different activities set up each day for the children to get involve with and a huge outdoor space to explore. The nursery keeps you updated on their

learning experiences so you're not in the dark about what they are up to all day.


My daughter asked me last week if she could go on her day off which is the opposite reaction she had to her old nursery.


I feel so calm about leaving her and confident going to work knowing that she's happy and in safe hands.


From the moment you walk in the door there is a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The staff staff are welcoming, attentive and engaging . The facilities and play space are amazing. It's clear that all the children feel confident.


I highly recommend Heads of Ayr nursery to anyone wanting to give their child the best opportunity to thrive and learn.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.989)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10 for Heads of Ayr Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.989 for Heads of Ayr Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (357 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.989
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Heads of Ayr Nursery is based on 30 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Heads of Ayr Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Heads of Ayr Nursery accepts?

Heads of Ayr Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Heads of Ayr Nursery Open?

Heads of Ayr Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Heads of Ayr Nursery have capacity for?

Heads of Ayr Nursery has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Heads of Ayr Nursery to the centre of Ayr?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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