Welcome to First Class Nursery in Livingston Village
Located in Livingston Village, First
Class Nursery is owned by Annette
Irving, with support from daughter, Nicola-Jane.
Nicola & Annette are both highly experienced and qualified Primary school teachers and have specialised in Nursery Education for many years. Having successfully run nursery classes in Falkirk, West Lothian and North Lanarkshire, caring for between 40 and 120 children, they opened their own nursery school
in Livingston, being an area they have lived and worked in for over 30 years..
Katrina Davidson is the Nursery Manager. Katrina has 29 years childcare experience (in early years settings) as well as 9 years Management experience in various settings throughout West Lothian & Edinburgh. She lives locally, has 2 children of her own as well as 4 young grandchildren who help keep her busy.
Why choose First Class as your local nursery in Livingston:
- In Partnership with West Lothian Council, offering funded places for kids aged 3-5 (and eligible 2's)
- Fully registered nursery school with Education Scotland
- All staff fully qualified (or working towards their qualification)
- Staff are Disclosure Scotland checked upon engagement
- Safe, secure and stimulating learning environment
- Ample outdoor playgrounds with two enclosed gardens
- Forest School sessions offered, with trained staff
- Regular outings to Almond Valley Heritage Centre and Farm
- Nursery classes for 0 - 5 years olds
- Keyworker teaching system
We are committed to the care, welfare and professional development of our staff and are convinced that a happy workforce will make your child's time at nursery more rewarding and joyful.
Our Philosophy
- To make sure that the children we care for are happy, and that they feel loved, valued and respected.
- To provide a safe, secure, stimulating and happy environment for everyone in the nursery.
- To provide a broad range of learning experiences based on the needs of each child.
- To encourage the children to explore, appreciate and respect their environment.
- To encourage positive attitudes to themselves and others.
- To extend the children's abilities to communicate ideas and feelings in a variety of ways.
- Through play and with sensitive staff support, encourage the children to be active, enthusiastic learners, who grow in confidence and independence.
- To establish and maintain close involvement with parents and carers of children in the nursery; and to continue to develop the nursery team's professional skills.
At First Class Nursery, our aim is to ensure your children have fun whilst they are with us at our Nursery.