Welcome to Little Bugs

The best classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky

A place where children can experience the true wonders of nature, where they can learn from plants and insects whilst allowing them to play and be creative with natural resources.

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Founder, Louise with a child playing in the mud.

Welcome to Little Bugs Nursery

Little Bugs Nurseries offer fully outdoor settings in the Scottish woodlands, providing children aged 2 to 12 with unique learning experiences through nursery care, after-school clubs, and flexible schooling options. Our locations include Fordell Firs in Dunfermline and Abercorn on the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry.

We focus on child-led, play-based learning, encouraging exploration, creativity, and curiosity. Using national frameworks such as the Curriculum for Excellence, we support children’s development with a nurturing approach.

Our ethos emphasises risky play to build resilience and confidence, while fostering an understanding of sustainability and stewardship of the environment. We aim to reconnect children with nature, prioritising their health, well-being, and development through outdoor learning.

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Our mission

Care Inspectorate - Little Bugs Outdoor Nursery at Fordell Firs

Send Your Little One to Little Bugs

Working at Little Bugs

Risky Play at Little Bugs

Outdoor Learning

Experience the true wonders of nature through play-based outdoor learning

Our Ethos

Our Locations

Two beautiful woodland settings: Fordell Firs and Abercorn

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Fees & Process

Transparent fees and a simple registration process

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What parents say about us

Our Founders

Louise Licznerski
Owner/Founder
“It is such a privilege to be able to influence and teach young children at a very early point of their lives. I have seen first-hand the benefits of outdoor learning to all children, especially those who need further support as they find their own way to grow and develop as an individual. I am a mother of two young children, and it is plain to see how much they enjoy being outside. My children are bursting with questions and are at their happiest alongside nature. Through teaching experiences, I have gained an insight into the effects of different social factors and the pattern of behaviour that extends from these experiences. This ignites a passion within me about the importance of early years intervention and investing in young children to ensure that they are equipped with the tools to navigate through life, giving them the best start possible. With all these factors in mind, I am so excited to finally have the opportunity to build my dream, an outdoor nursery right in the heart of where I grew up.”