Part of the Outdoor Nursery Social Enterprise (ONSE) fund
Simply Play was formed in 2010, following extensive consultation, planning and design, in partnership with West Lothian Council and independent out of school projects.
Simply Play ensures that essential childcare provision continues to support working families across West Lothian and it aims to be the best value provider within every community.
Through the ONSE fund they are setting up the first fully Outdoor Nursery in West Lothian called the Wonder Woods Woodland Nursery based near to West Calder.
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