Our Nurseries
What We Offer
A home from home environment which is designed to meet the individual needs of each child and their families.
Learning through play opportunities and experiences.
A member of the team as your child’s keyworker, with responsibility as your key point of contact to support you and your child through each transition.
Support for everyone at the start of their nursery journey to allow them to become confident, happy and healthy children.
An environment that allows the child autonomy for their own learning while receiving support and guidance from an experienced team.
The highest standards of Early Learning and Childcare for your child, offering a wide variety of opportunities and experiences to promote and encourage all aspects of development in their formative years.
Support and encouragement for children to identify and engage in riskier play while using their own understanding to assess risks and develop self-confidence and decision-making skills.
Opportunities for each child to reach their full potential, develop their personality, talents, abilities and sense of self, while supporting and informing their thought process and cognitive skills
An environment where each child and their family have the right to share their language, religions and customs so that each child feels valued and respected.
An environment where children know that they are loved, nurtured, respected, and supported in their learning and development.
Funded early learning & childcare places for 3–5-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds in partnership with West Lothian Council in Linlithgow and Falkirk Council in Bo’ness.
Bo’ness, Falkirk
For over 20 years, we’ve been caring for children at our nursery and out-of-school club in Bo’ness. We’ve built a strong reputation for providing high-quality early learning and childcare, with most of our families coming to us through recommendations.
Our nursery is registered for 64 children, and our rooms are designed to be bright and welcoming. In our baby unit, we care for just 5 infants and 8 babies, offering a home-like environment where little ones can form close bonds with their caregivers.
Before starting, every child is invited for two settling-in visits to ease their transition from home to nursery.
Outdoor play is a big part of our daily routine. Babies have their own secure garden with a shelter, allowing them to enjoy fresh air in any weather. For pre-school children, we offer free-flow access to the garden, giving them the choice to explore and play inside or outside.
In addition to using our gardens, the children enjoy exploring the local community with trips to parks, woods, the library and the shore.
Conveniently located on Dean Road, the nursery offers easy access to the M9 motorway and Linlithgow train station, making drop-offs and pick-ups more convenient for commuting families.
Opening times
We close for one week between Christmas and New Year. We are open for all other working days in the year.
Contact us
151 Dean Road, Bo’ness EH51 0HE
Tel: 01506 828007
Email: Boness@thekidzstop.co.uk
Come and visit, we would love to meet you and show you around.
Linlithgow, West Lothian
We opened our Linlithgow nursery in 2012, providing care for up to 60 children, from 3 months to school age. Located on Linlithgow Bridge’s main street, our nursery features three ground-floor playrooms and one upstairs room for 2–3 year-olds.
Our bright, airy rooms are thoughtfully designed for each age group. The Baby Unit accommodates 6 infants under 1 and 12 Tweenies (1–2 year-olds), often resulting in a waiting list due to our small, nurturing environment.
Our cozy, intimate spaces allow children to form strong bonds with our dedicated staff. At the rear of the nursery, a large, secure garden offers free-flow access from the pre-school room, allowing children to choose between indoor and outdoor play. A sheltered area ensures outdoor activities are possible in all weather.
The garden is designed to meet the needs of different age groups, with a private space for babies to enjoy the outdoors away from the busier activities of older children.
For convenience, we offer on-street parking right outside, and our west-side location provides easy access to the M9 motorway in both directions.
Opening times
Contact us
17-19 Main Street, Linlithgow Bridge
Tel: 01506 239295
Email: Linlithgow@thekidzstop.co.uk
Come and visit, we would love to meet you and show you around
Out of School Club, Bo’ness
Our Out of School Club operates in a separate building on Jamieson Avenue, offering care for up to 50 children. Many of the children in the club have been with us since their nursery days, with parents appreciating the continuity of care as they transition into P1 and beyond.
Our Breakfast Club runs from 8-9am, with an early start option at 7.30am for a small number of children, for which a surcharge applies. After breakfast, the children enjoy time with friends before being escorted to all five local schools for their 9am start.
The After-School Club operates from 3-6pm, where we escort children from the same five schools. At the beginning of each term, we provide the schools with a list of attendees and their schedules. Please inform us if your child won’t be attending on their scheduled days. We use walking escorts for Kinneil Primary, while our own people carriers and contracted taxis transport children from the other schools. An additional charge applies for school escorts unless it’s a walking route.
Upon arrival at the club, a self-serve snack is available. Children can then choose to play at the park if the weather allows or participate in various activities planned throughout the term. We offer a wide range of toys, games, a book corner, and movies to suit all ages.
The club also features soft seating areas and a separate room for older children, providing a space for them to relax and catch up with friends from different schools.
Opening times
The Club is open Monday-Friday 8am – 6pm with an early opening at 7.30am for a limited number of children with a charge for the extra 30 minutes being added onto the daily rate.
The Club is open on all Falkirk school term dates.
Contact us
Community Hall, Jamieson Avenue, Bo’ness EH51 0JU
Tel: 07962 115064 (leave a message)
Email: Boness@thekidzstop.co.uk
Come and visit, we would love to meet you and show you around