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Familiar faces for East Calder
We welcome children from East Calder and the surrounding EH53 area into small, settled rooms.
Primary pillar
Nursery for East Calder families at a glance
Nursery for East Calder families essentials for parents.
A practical overview of the details families usually want to understand before taking the next step.
Easy commute
Just 10 minutes from East Calder via the A71 and A899 — one of the quickest nursery runs in West Lothian.
Hours that work
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, with flexible session patterns for working parents.
Small group ratios
Calm rooms with low child-to-staff ratios so every child is known by name.
Safe and secure
Secure entry, qualified early years team and clear safeguarding policies — ask to see them on your visit.
Funded hours
We accept West Lothian Council funded early learning hours for eligible East Calder families.
Local to East Calder
East Calder families want childcare close to home but with the breathing space of a purpose-built nursery setting.
Families across East Calder choose Fun Little Education Nursery because the setting feels calm, the team is steady and the day is built around children — not paperwork. We are based at Beech House, Quarrywood Court in Livingston (EH54 6AX), an easy run from East Calder and the wider West Lothian area.
Whether you are returning to work, looking for funded hours or simply want your child to spend their days somewhere warm and welcoming, we can talk you through availability without any pressure.
- Ages 1 to 5
- Funded hours accepted
- 10 min from East Calder
- Calm, child-led routines
How it works
Booking a visit from East Calder is simple.
Get in touch
Call 07729 969989 or message us — tell us roughly where in East Calder you are based and the days you need.
Visit the nursery
Come and see the rooms, meet the team and ask anything you like. Bring your child along.
Secure a place
If it feels right, we will talk through start dates, settling sessions and the short application form.
Areas we serve
Streets, neighbourhoods and villages near East Calder we welcome.
Children join us from across East Calder and the surrounding EH53 catchments. If you live nearby and your area is not listed, get in touch — we very likely cover it.
East Calder
Mid Calder
Wilkieston
Kirknewton (east side)
What parents can expect
What East Calder parents tell us matters most.
We hear the same priorities again and again from local families — and we have built the day around them.
Designed to answer the practical questions parents usually ask before a viewing.
A calm welcome
Mornings are unhurried so children settle gently and parents leave reassured.
Steady team
Familiar key workers who know your child, their routines and what makes them tick.
Open communication
Daily updates, photos and a quick word at pick-up — never a guessing game.
Flexible sessions
Half days, full days and funded patterns to fit shift work and commutes.
Early learning that fits
Curriculum for Excellence aligned play, language and pre-school readiness.
Gentle settling in
Free settling sessions so your child arrives feeling at home from day one.
Common questions
Helpful answers for parents.
Cannot find what you are looking for? Send us a quick message and we will gladly help.
Ask a questionHow far is the nursery from East Calder?＋
We are about 4 miles away — roughly a 10 minute drive from central East Calder, with parking on site.
Do you accept funded hours for East Calder children?＋
Yes — we accept West Lothian Council early learning and childcare funded hours for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
What ages do you take?＋
Children aged 1 to 5, across nursery and pre-school rooms.
What are the opening hours?＋
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, all year round (with seasonal closures clearly published).
Can I bring my child along to the visit from East Calder?＋
Absolutely — most parents do. It is the best way to see whether the setting feels right.
How do I check availability?＋
Call 07729 969989 or use the contact form and tell us the days and start date you are hoping for.
Next step
Would you like to speak with us about your child?
We can answer your questions, talk through availability and help you understand what joining Fun Little Education Nursery could look like.
Request a Viewing