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Familiar faces for Kirknewton
We welcome children from Kirknewton and the surrounding EH27 area into small, settled rooms.
Primary pillar
Nursery for Kirknewton families at a glance
Nursery for Kirknewton families essentials for parents.
A practical overview of the details families usually want to understand before taking the next step.
Easy commute
About 13 minutes from Kirknewton via the A71 — handy for parents working in Livingston or commuting on towards Edinburgh.
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 Kirknewton families.
Local to Kirknewton
Kirknewton parents want a village-style welcome with the structure of a proper early years setting.
Families across Kirknewton 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 Kirknewton 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
- 13 min from Kirknewton
- Calm, child-led routines
How it works
Booking a visit from Kirknewton is simple.
Get in touch
Call 07729 969989 or message us — tell us roughly where in Kirknewton 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 Kirknewton we welcome.
Children join us from across Kirknewton and the surrounding EH27 catchments. If you live nearby and your area is not listed, get in touch — we very likely cover it.
Kirknewton village
Wilkieston
East Calder
Ratho Station
What parents can expect
What Kirknewton 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 Kirknewton?＋
We are about 6 miles away — roughly a 13 minute drive from central Kirknewton, with parking on site.
Do you accept funded hours for Kirknewton 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 Kirknewton?＋
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