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12a Manse Road, Whitburn, Bathgate, EH47 0DH
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10 November 2025
My daughter is thriving since starting in the little explorers room in big bird nursery. I can tell that she had built relationships with all of the staff and they are always caring and looking to support any way they can. I can't be happier with the care that she receives and as a family we know she is happy and safe when we leave her for the day. The daily updates on the app are also great so we know what she has been up to during the day. Thank you.
01 October 2025
Our experience with Big Bird Nursery has been wonderful. When our son first started, he was shy and reluctant to go, but after a few months, he was a confident little boy who knew everyone's name and was happy to go in every day. The staff were always friendly and very accommodating with his allergies, as well as staying on top of any health concerns. A special thank you to Milly, his key worker, who formed such a special bond with him. He was always so happy to spend time with her. We always felt confident that he was in safe, caring hands, and he learned so much during his time there!
30 September 2025
My daughter settled in very well and she's always looking forward to going to nursery The staff is really great and it's a very good environment She's always happy at drop off and at pick up time, really pleased with the staff
12 March 2025
Staff are so polite and nurturing towards my 2. As they are in care, they need a little extra and I feel that's what they're getting from the staff. Love the fact I get so much communication and I know how much they have eaten, how their nappies have been and what they have been doing.
25 November 2024
Big Bird Nursery is a fantastic nursery. I have been blown away with my child's learning and development since moving to the pre-school room. Her creativity and willingness to try new things is amazing. She always comes home full of happy stories from her day. She is learning so many new things daily. The staff are always a pleasure to speak to and can't help you enough with any queries you may have.
28 October 2024
I'm saddened to say Big Bird Nursery didn't work out for us. There weren't any major incidents but throughout our child's stay in the Tweenies and Preschool years (two years), I always felt like they hadn't developed a healthy attachment to their key worker or any of the other staff. The reality is the setting is too crowded and there's too little space, inside and outside, for the children to feel like it's a manageable environment for them. They never developed any close friendships and always shut down after coming home, never wanting to share about what had happened in their day. Their language wasn't improving, nor was their healthy socialisation skills, often coming home with more damaging behaviours than positive ones. After transferring to another nursery, it's like we have a different child. They come home calm and in a steady mood, keen to tell us about friends and activities they got up to. The setting is half the size and I think that's really working for them.
22 May 2023
Fantastic childcare setting, well-equipped facilities and a wide range of activities available for the children, changed on a daily basis. My little girl has settled in brilliantly since starting in Jan 2023. The staff are all knowledgeable, caring and friendly. The all round progress I have witnessed since my little one started in the ‘Little Explorers’ room has been fabulous, she thoroughly enjoys her days. The app is a great communication tool for parents and can put your mind at rest with regard to aspects such as eating and naps. I should add that my son also attended Big Bird from 11 months old until he was 4 years old! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone considering childcare options.
27 April 2023
Big Bird Nursery had been an amazing environment for our boy! He started his journey in September 2022 and is coming on so much with the help of the practitioners. He has developed in all aspects, from his speech to his coordination whilst learning problem-solving skills and showing his emotions in the right way. He has built relationships with peers and is thriving in a calm yet fun setting. I can’t wait to see how my little boy will continue to grow under the care of the brilliant staff!
27 April 2023
All staff at the nursery are very welcoming and friendly and make you feel at ease. My daughter is in the little explorer room and loves going in each day to see what different activities are on offer. They ensure that she is always included by taking her out on local outings such as the library. The app is very useful and helps keep me up-to-date on my daughter's day at nursery. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
25 April 2023
The nursery are very friendly and welcoming to all. They strive to help the children progress in their abilities at Big Bird and we really enjoy seeing the updates on the app which give us an idea of what they have been up to that day. The staff were very compliant when we were having dietary issues with our child and communication between all staff was brilliant relating to any changes that needed to be made. I recommend the nursery to anyone considering it for their child.
24 April 2023
I couldn’t recommend Big Bird Nursery enough to anyone looking for a nursery for their child. Since my son started in the Little Explorers room 5 months ago, I have seen such a massive difference in him. He has come on leaps and bounds and is absolutely thriving each day. The relationship he has built with all the staff is so heartwarming. You can really tell the staff in his room have so much love for the children and really care. The nursery has such a homely feel and all the staff within the nursery and management team are always so welcoming and really take the time to get to know you and your child. The app is a great way to communicate with the staff and always a place where you can find out about your child’s day. The nursery has a great outdoor space where my son can explore and also walks in the local community. It’s also great the nursery has an amazing cook on site preparing and cooking all meals and that the menu is sent out at the start of each week on the app.
21 April 2023
My little girl has come on so much since starting nursery in August 2022 and I feel very happy leaving her there. The girls in little explorers are excellent and look after her needs in every way. I love seeing the updates on the app to see what she has been getting up to throughout the day. I highly recommend Big Bird Nursery to anyone considering using them.
13 April 2023
My daughter loves attending Big Bird Nursery, she runs in every morning and doesn’t want to leave in the evenings. The staff are fantastic and they always update me on the learning that she has participated in that day. She has come on so much and that’s definitely down to the staff that work with her every day.
13 April 2023
My daughter started at Big Bird in February as I returned to work, the girls have been absolutely fantastic! Not only has she developed a close bond with her key worker, but they all have taken the time to get to know her and help her settle really well. Even when not in nursery, she talks about them. The girls make the drop-off really easy and my daughter is quickly distracted with all the fabulous activities they have set up for the day. I love using the app to see what she has been up to for the day and how some days they go out on a walk, or visit the library and take part in Bookbug. My daughter is such a social wee thing and I can see how she has come on since starting at nursery. The weekly menu that also goes up is so helpful to see what new foods she is trying and also things I can then make for her at home. I would recommend Big Bird to anyone looking for a nursery for their wee one!
12 April 2023
My 2 year old son started at Big Bird Nursery in February and has settled in brilliantly. The girls in the Tweenies room are fantastic with him. I found it difficult to leave him at first but always felt reassured. The app is always updated with what he’s been doing and pictures, which is great to see.
12 April 2023
The little explorer's team are fabulous! Our son loves nursery, has settled in amazingly well and watching him grow into his own little person over the past 9 months has been breathtaking. The morning team are amazing at helping him in on tired days and we love seeing and hearing what he has been up to. The app really helps us visually to see what he has eaten/been up to etc to allow us to settle whilst at work, knowing he is in good hands. He is a happy and clever little boy, loves interactive play and singing and doing the actions. Quite often at home when we have music/nursery rhymes playing, our son will do the actions that he has been learning and for 17 months old, this is phenomenal. We know nursery has really helped him adapt and grow and can't wait to see what the rest of 2023 has in store for us! As always thank you, it's made such a daunting return to work so much easier!
21 April 2022
Big Bird Nursery gave my son an excellent opportunity to develop. Every day he surprises me with words that he knows. I’d say that Big Bird is a perfect place for a child who learns to live and use two languages. Every day he’s telling me about great activities, about his friendships and his teachers. He’s a happy child in his nursery. Highly recommend. Big thank you to the Big Bird staff.
21 April 2022
My daughter attends Big Bird Nursery on a Monday and Friday. I was so nervous leaving her as she was always with me, but she settled in amazingly the staff are really friendly and caring for all the children. I can now settle at work knowing she's in good hands. She absolutely loves the nursery and plays great with all the kids. Thanks
21 April 2022
I am very satisfied with Big Bird Team, my son is in Pre-School, my daughter is in Tweenie Room and their development is amazing since they joined this nursery. Everyone is helpful, very knowledgeable, friendly and goes above and beyond to give the best start to our children. My kids enjoy the time with the staff and their friends and learn a lot every day. I am really glad we are part of the Big Bird family.
28 September 2021
My daughter had attended Big Bird for a few months now and although it took her a few weeks to settle she is genuinely happy going in each morning and seems to have really bonded with all the girls. It’s lovely to see her going in and coming out smiling each day. The updates throughout the day are great as it really puts my mind at rest and I can see the kids get to do a range of activities over the week. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating.
Latest Reviews for Big Bird Nursery
10 November 2025
My daughter is thriving since starting in the little explorers room in big bird nursery. I can tell that she had built relationships with all of the staff and they are always caring and looking to support any way they can. I can't be happier with the care that she receives and as a family we know she is happy and safe when we leave her for the day. The daily updates on the app are also great so we know what she has been up to during the day. Thank you.
01 October 2025
Our experience with Big Bird Nursery has been wonderful. When our son first started, he was shy and reluctant to go, but after a few months, he was a confident little boy who knew everyone's name and was happy to go in every day. The staff were always friendly and very accommodating with his allergies, as well as staying on top of any health concerns. A special thank you to Milly, his key worker, who formed such a special bond with him. He was always so happy to spend time with her. We always felt confident that he was in safe, caring hands, and he learned so much during his time there!
30 September 2025
My daughter settled in very well and she's always looking forward to going to nursery The staff is really great and it's a very good environment She's always happy at drop off and at pick up time, really pleased with the staff
12 March 2025
Staff are so polite and nurturing towards my 2. As they are in care, they need a little extra and I feel that's what they're getting from the staff. Love the fact I get so much communication and I know how much they have eaten, how their nappies have been and what they have been doing.
25 November 2024
Big Bird Nursery is a fantastic nursery. I have been blown away with my child's learning and development since moving to the pre-school room. Her creativity and willingness to try new things is amazing. She always comes home full of happy stories from her day. She is learning so many new things daily. The staff are always a pleasure to speak to and can't help you enough with any queries you may have.
28 October 2024
I'm saddened to say Big Bird Nursery didn't work out for us. There weren't any major incidents but throughout our child's stay in the Tweenies and Preschool years (two years), I always felt like they hadn't developed a healthy attachment to their key worker or any of the other staff. The reality is the setting is too crowded and there's too little space, inside and outside, for the children to feel like it's a manageable environment for them. They never developed any close friendships and always shut down after coming home, never wanting to share about what had happened in their day. Their language wasn't improving, nor was their healthy socialisation skills, often coming home with more damaging behaviours than positive ones. After transferring to another nursery, it's like we have a different child. They come home calm and in a steady mood, keen to tell us about friends and activities they got up to. The setting is half the size and I think that's really working for them.
22 May 2023
Fantastic childcare setting, well-equipped facilities and a wide range of activities available for the children, changed on a daily basis. My little girl has settled in brilliantly since starting in Jan 2023. The staff are all knowledgeable, caring and friendly. The all round progress I have witnessed since my little one started in the ‘Little Explorers’ room has been fabulous, she thoroughly enjoys her days. The app is a great communication tool for parents and can put your mind at rest with regard to aspects such as eating and naps. I should add that my son also attended Big Bird from 11 months old until he was 4 years old! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone considering childcare options.
27 April 2023
Big Bird Nursery had been an amazing environment for our boy! He started his journey in September 2022 and is coming on so much with the help of the practitioners. He has developed in all aspects, from his speech to his coordination whilst learning problem-solving skills and showing his emotions in the right way. He has built relationships with peers and is thriving in a calm yet fun setting. I can’t wait to see how my little boy will continue to grow under the care of the brilliant staff!
27 April 2023
All staff at the nursery are very welcoming and friendly and make you feel at ease. My daughter is in the little explorer room and loves going in each day to see what different activities are on offer. They ensure that she is always included by taking her out on local outings such as the library. The app is very useful and helps keep me up-to-date on my daughter's day at nursery. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
25 April 2023
The nursery are very friendly and welcoming to all. They strive to help the children progress in their abilities at Big Bird and we really enjoy seeing the updates on the app which give us an idea of what they have been up to that day. The staff were very compliant when we were having dietary issues with our child and communication between all staff was brilliant relating to any changes that needed to be made. I recommend the nursery to anyone considering it for their child.
24 April 2023
I couldn’t recommend Big Bird Nursery enough to anyone looking for a nursery for their child. Since my son started in the Little Explorers room 5 months ago, I have seen such a massive difference in him. He has come on leaps and bounds and is absolutely thriving each day. The relationship he has built with all the staff is so heartwarming. You can really tell the staff in his room have so much love for the children and really care. The nursery has such a homely feel and all the staff within the nursery and management team are always so welcoming and really take the time to get to know you and your child. The app is a great way to communicate with the staff and always a place where you can find out about your child’s day. The nursery has a great outdoor space where my son can explore and also walks in the local community. It’s also great the nursery has an amazing cook on site preparing and cooking all meals and that the menu is sent out at the start of each week on the app.
21 April 2023
My little girl has come on so much since starting nursery in August 2022 and I feel very happy leaving her there. The girls in little explorers are excellent and look after her needs in every way. I love seeing the updates on the app to see what she has been getting up to throughout the day. I highly recommend Big Bird Nursery to anyone considering using them.
13 April 2023
My daughter loves attending Big Bird Nursery, she runs in every morning and doesn’t want to leave in the evenings. The staff are fantastic and they always update me on the learning that she has participated in that day. She has come on so much and that’s definitely down to the staff that work with her every day.
13 April 2023
My daughter started at Big Bird in February as I returned to work, the girls have been absolutely fantastic! Not only has she developed a close bond with her key worker, but they all have taken the time to get to know her and help her settle really well. Even when not in nursery, she talks about them. The girls make the drop-off really easy and my daughter is quickly distracted with all the fabulous activities they have set up for the day. I love using the app to see what she has been up to for the day and how some days they go out on a walk, or visit the library and take part in Bookbug. My daughter is such a social wee thing and I can see how she has come on since starting at nursery. The weekly menu that also goes up is so helpful to see what new foods she is trying and also things I can then make for her at home. I would recommend Big Bird to anyone looking for a nursery for their wee one!
12 April 2023
My 2 year old son started at Big Bird Nursery in February and has settled in brilliantly. The girls in the Tweenies room are fantastic with him. I found it difficult to leave him at first but always felt reassured. The app is always updated with what he’s been doing and pictures, which is great to see.
12 April 2023
The little explorer's team are fabulous! Our son loves nursery, has settled in amazingly well and watching him grow into his own little person over the past 9 months has been breathtaking. The morning team are amazing at helping him in on tired days and we love seeing and hearing what he has been up to. The app really helps us visually to see what he has eaten/been up to etc to allow us to settle whilst at work, knowing he is in good hands. He is a happy and clever little boy, loves interactive play and singing and doing the actions. Quite often at home when we have music/nursery rhymes playing, our son will do the actions that he has been learning and for 17 months old, this is phenomenal. We know nursery has really helped him adapt and grow and can't wait to see what the rest of 2023 has in store for us! As always thank you, it's made such a daunting return to work so much easier!
21 April 2022
Big Bird Nursery gave my son an excellent opportunity to develop. Every day he surprises me with words that he knows. I’d say that Big Bird is a perfect place for a child who learns to live and use two languages. Every day he’s telling me about great activities, about his friendships and his teachers. He’s a happy child in his nursery. Highly recommend. Big thank you to the Big Bird staff.
21 April 2022
My daughter attends Big Bird Nursery on a Monday and Friday. I was so nervous leaving her as she was always with me, but she settled in amazingly the staff are really friendly and caring for all the children. I can now settle at work knowing she's in good hands. She absolutely loves the nursery and plays great with all the kids. Thanks
21 April 2022
I am very satisfied with Big Bird Team, my son is in Pre-School, my daughter is in Tweenie Room and their development is amazing since they joined this nursery. Everyone is helpful, very knowledgeable, friendly and goes above and beyond to give the best start to our children. My kids enjoy the time with the staff and their friends and learn a lot every day. I am really glad we are part of the Big Bird family.
28 September 2021
My daughter had attended Big Bird for a few months now and although it took her a few weeks to settle she is genuinely happy going in each morning and seems to have really bonded with all the girls. It’s lovely to see her going in and coming out smiling each day. The updates throughout the day are great as it really puts my mind at rest and I can see the kids get to do a range of activities over the week. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating.