Nursery Opening Hours and Holidays

Morning Session

• Monday-Thursday 07:47am- 12:30am
• Friday 08:00am - 11:57am

Afternoon Session

• Monday - Thursday 12:30pm -18:14pm
• Friday - no session

Full Day Sessions (2 Full Days)

Two full day session on two allocated days as well as one short session from Monday - Thursday OR Friday 

2 Full Day sessions Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Short Sessions Monday - Thursday 12:45pm - 4:05pm

Short Session Friday 8:00am - 11:20am

You can enter the nursery cloakroom by clicking on the door release/entry system next to the door. Parents/carers can help their child get ready by removing their coat, popping on any indoor shoes and then buzzing on the door for entry into the nursery room where a member of staff will be there to greet you and your child. 

The nursery operates different holidays from our primary school. We ask you to advise us in advance if you require your child to be in the nursery during the school holidays. Full term times for the nursery can be found on the West Lothian Council website. (opens new window)  or in our Nursery Events Section

If your child is going to be absent or late for Nursery you can tell us by calling the school office on 01506871404 or you can also text us on our school Groupcall number of 07860049738.

We communicate to parents in various ways:

Groupcall - this involves a text message which is sent to the contact number you have provided at enrolment and is usually used alongside the other update methods below or when it involves your child specifically i.e. school closures, important reminders, etc.

Social media - We have a private Facebook group 'Parkhead Nursery Class' which is for parents/carers of current nursery children only. It is a great way for us to keep you informed with any updates, reminders as well as showcase the children's learning in nursery. Please see a member of staff if you require any support finding/joining the group. Although this group is private we can only post your child's photograph if you have given us permission when completing the Photography Permission section of our enrolment paperwork.

School and Nursery website - You are here! Check back regularly for updates.

Notice Board -You will find the notice board in the cloakroom area. Please read the notices regularly as they will keep you informed of the forthcoming holidays, events etc. We like to be kept up to date with things happening with our children so if you have special news just let us know. 

Newsletter - a monthly newsletter is issued by email. Please ensure we have your up to date contact details when completing enrolment paperwork.

Online Learning Journals - The nursery staff regularly observe and assess the progress and development of all children and will build up an online profile for each of their key group children. On entering the nursery all children are allocated a Key Worker. This member of staff will be responsible for the upkeep of your child's online profile although it should be noted that all children will be working with all members of staff, throughout their time in nursery. We are always willing to discuss all aspects of development with you, both formally and informally, as well as at arranged parent's consultations, usually held in November and March. We will explain the process of accessing your child's online journal during your induction visit