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Dear Reader Welcome to our 2016 FREE edition of the Nursery Guide, Edinburgh and the Lothian’s. Last year’s magazine went so quickly we have increased the number of copies and pick up places so that this year’s guide will have more readers than ever before. We hope you find the new layout of ‘How to Choose a Nursery’ questionnaire, on pages 29-32 helpful with space to compare one nursery to another. My favourite article in this year’s edition can be found on pages 24 - 25. We talked to a parent who has gone with the nursery option as their choice of childcare and asked about her fears and thoughts when making this choice. As ‘social media’ is the one stop shop for sharing - please LIKE the NURSERY GUIDE EDINBURGH Facebook page and join the ‘Nursery Talk Edinburgh’s - Public Group page’ which is intended to be a meeting place for parents to ask questions and share experiences with other parents about nurseries in Edinburgh and the Lothian’s.

Contents

4 In the news 19 Moving home 21 Financial planning 22 How much sleep is enough sleep ? 24 A parents view of nursery daycare 26 Childcare options 29 Finding the best nursery checklist 33 Inspection reports 34 Independent school nursery questions 35 Nursery profiles 64 The classified section 70 Interview: Life as a Nursery Nurse

Private Nursery Listings 47 Daycare Nursery Guide Map 48 Daycare Nursery Listings 63 Independent School Nurseries

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Nikki Miller, Editor

Edinburgh & The Lothians Editor Nikki Miller

Publisher Select Publishing Ltd

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Contributors Linda Russel The Sleep Lady Alison Herbert of Scottish Council of Independent Schools

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News in the

Cranley Nursery Group’s Recipe for Success CONTINUES AT LANARK ROAD

Cranley Nursery Group recently opened the doors to its fourth Edinburgh location at Lanark Road, complementing established locations at Colinton, Buckstone and Craiglockhart. Previously the Tower House/Juniper Nursery, the new premises are situated at one corner of Gillespie Crossroads with convenient on-street parking. By implementing Cranley’s proven recipe for excellence, the Lanark Road nursery provides a safe, friendly and stimulating environment for children from 3 months to 5 years – from 7.30am until 6pm – provided by fully-qualified, friendly staff. The nursery has a secure outdoor area giving children the opportunity to experience nature and fresh air play. The purpose-built timber annex for 3 to 5 years olds has picture windows looking onto the trees in the garden.

A major refurbishment has recently been completed, refitting the nursery with new, fit-forpurpose facilities centred around creating the best possible environment for wellbeing, education and safety. Technology is also playing an increasingly important role, with children having access to iPad learning and parents being able to follow their child’s learning experiences online. The nursery also enjoys access to shared facilities, such as the Colinton allotment and orchard, and the group minibus for excursions. Since 1979, Cranley has been building a reputation for excellence, winning several Nursery World UK awards along the way. It will be exciting to see what the future holds as Cranley begins this new chapter in its history. www.cranleynursery.co.uk

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A WOODLAND SETTING WITH

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St Margarets Reborn Many Edinburgh residents will remember the old St. Margarets School that closed in 2010 and recognise the large St. Margarets Nursery building situated on Craigmillar Park. In 2012 the Nursery re-opened its doors under new owners as the Suffolk House Nursery, yet people were still referring to it as St. Margarets Nursery. Having continued to grow and flourish, in 2015 the owners decided to rename the nursery to the familiar ‘St. Margarets Nursery and Pre-School’. The Nursery Director says, “We have continued to provide a warm and nurturing environment for children from birth to school age. We aim to meet the differing needs of parents, providing everything from full day care to just a few sessions per week ”. www.stmargaretsnursery.net

Chapter One Childcare, who own three nurseries in Edinburgh, have opened a 70 place nursery in the beautiful grounds of Dalkeith Country Park. The Country Park Nursery situated in wonderful grounds make daily woodland walks a must, as well as visits to the petting zoo and new adventure playground. Chapter One has also opened Treetops Outdoor Nursery to run alongside the Country Park Nursery and offers split placements for both indoor and outdoor learning.

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Making a Splash at the Waterfront The Waterfront Nursery opened in 2006 and has since has been offering top quality childcare to the local residents of Edinburgh and neighbouring Edinburgh College. The purpose built nursery includes; 2 baby rooms, a Tweenie Room and Toddler Room on the ground floor and upstairs a Junior Room, Ante-Pre and PreSchool Rooms, as well as a large outdoor play area and additional activity areas. They are in partnership with the City of Edinburgh council, allowing parents to utilise their entitlement to pre-school funding. The

Waterfront Nursery offers parents the option of either half day or full day sessions with a nutritious hot lunch and snacks provided. The nursery has recently added a new sensory room for babies and follows the PreBirth to Three Framework as well as the Curriculum for Excellence. The Waterfront Nursery has links with local feeder schools and offers support for children with additional needs. waterfrontnursery.co.uk

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Monkey Music

LIVING IN EDINBURGH AND UNDER 5?

Look no further, Edinburgh has its own guidebook and website for young families, packed with 1000’s of child-friendly things to do, places to go, shops, cafés and restaurants all reviewed by local parents and carers. Purchase the ‘Edinburgh for Under Fives’ book (including a years free online subscription) available direct or in all good bookshops . There is also an online-only subscription for a year or just 30 days. www.efuf.co.uk

The Nursery Guide asks principles, Rachel and Lisa, to describe Monkey Music to parents who haven’t tried their classes. ‘Monkey Music’s award winning classes deliver musical fun to babies, toddlers and preschool children on a weekly basis,’ says Lisa Flemming. ‘From the stimulating sensory musical experience of Rock ‘n’ Roll for babies from 12 weeks old, to the fun filled singing, dancing and instrument playing of our older classes from 1-4 years we have the perfect class for your little monkey. Classes are sung live by our experienced teachers. Each class is magically enhanced by the use of stimulating sensory props including beautiful puppets, specialist percussion instruments, dance and movement activities, magical bubbles and lots more. Here at Monkey Music we are passionate about the benefits that music can have on the development of your little one and our specially devised progressive curricula supports your child in every aspect of their development. ‘ Here are what some parents had to say about their experiences :

CAFE CRAFT CULTURE Joy Tots is your ultimate ‘local’ café especially for parents with younger children to play, create and relax. Offering excellent coffees, teas, cakes, a free play area with an amazing selection of toys with plenty of high chairs and pram parking too. Love craft? Book a party, class or ‘drop-in’ to create indie-inspired handmade gifts, keepsakes, family projects and more. All products, crafts and materials used are eco-friendly, natural and baby-safe. Be inspired with over 50 projects to choose from. www.joytots.com

“We went to our first class, it was BRILLIANT! I am really impressed with the content and structure of the class and the teacher has a lovely, engaging teaching style combined with a beautiful voice. It is easily the best baby class that we have been to. We will definitely continue the classes, and have already recommended it to all of my mummy friends”. Lisa and Innes “Thank you so much for today. You are such an enthusiastic music teacher – you can see why all of the kids love you!” Bronwyn and Evelyn “Thanks for the amazing time at Monkey Music, it’s been an amazing experience for my children....and me!” Marie-Claude, Cailan and Aela To book your complimentary class contact: Edinburgh North (Rachel) T: 0131 260 9667 comelybank.corstorphine@monkeymusic.co.uk Edinburgh South (Lisa) T: 0131 441 4581 morningside.pentland@monkeymusic.co.uk

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Boogie On Down

A Treat for Parents and Children Cloudberry Gifts is a treasured spot for parents with babies and small children. The friendly staff provide the warmest welcome for its youngest customers and a stylish space for grown-ups to enjoy the finest coffees, teas and cakes in Edinburgh. Owned by local mum Julie Pearson, Cloudberry has been part of the Barnton community since 2010. Julie opened a second shop in Blackhall at the beginning of 2015, with both shops stocking a wide range of toys and books for children. The paninis, scones and cakes are homemade and many of the gifts are created by Scottish designers. With highchairs for babies and caffeine a plenty, Cloudberry Gifts is the perfect place to go when you’d like to be a parent and a grown-up too! www.cloudberrygifts.co.uk

LEARN TO SPARKLE The Sparkle Arts creative approach to learning helps children, aged 1-5 years, develop through a mix of music, dance and drama. Using fun props, such as colourful puppets, photographs and musical instruments, getting everyone involved to give young imaginations the opportunity to flourish. 40 fascinating educational topics are brought to life over four 10 week terms, facilitating the development of knowledge in a fun, playful, interactive way. Classes meet the four main aims of the Curriculum for Excellence, and are taught by professionally trained, highly experienced teachers. Classes are hosted in venues across Edinburgh and East Lothian, as well as nurseries, playgroups and toddler groups. Sparkle Arts also offer a party service. www.sparklearts.co.uk

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Boogie Beat is unique, combining traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes like Jack and the Beanstalk, Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man with a mix of singing, dancing and role play. Suitable for children up to 6 years with workshops running in nurseries and after school clubs. Already over 150 children in Edinburgh and Stirling boogie on down - why not book your Boogie Beat workshop or class now? zoe@boogiebeat.co.uk or 07841 109 730 www.boogiebeat.co.uk

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Step it Up DANCE

NANNIES, MATERNITY NURSES, BABYSITTERS…. HELP IS AT HAND

Butterfly Personnel Childcare Agency is Edinburgh’s longest established childcare agency, with a Care Inspectorate score of 5. They supply a full range of childcare within the Edinburgh area including nannies, nursery staff, maternity nurses and babysitters, this service is complimented by their telephone sleep consultancy service. Butterfly Personnel can also supply your staff with registration to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) and register your nanny for Childcare Vouchers and tax credits. All fees can be paid by Childcare vouchers. www.nanny-agency.net

EXPERIENCE IS THE KEY Tom Kelman is a specialist Paediatric Osteopath who has provided expert advice, treatment and reassurance to families in Edinburgh for the past 12 years. Clients include first time mothers with unsettled babies or older children with postural pains, sports injuries, or headaches. Tom Kelman says, “experience is the key to getting fast results and putting anxious parents and their children on the road to recovery”. Tom has a post graduate diploma from the renowned Osteopathic Centre for Children in London, having worked and studied there for 2 years before moving to Edinburgh with his wife and three kids. www.osteopathedinburgh.co.uk

Launched in Edinburgh in 2012, Step It Up Dance is an awardwinning urban dance company teaching tots to teens and is expanding rapidly throughout Scotland. In 2013, the team began developing a unique programme of Hip Hop classes for nursery children aged 18 months upwards. The resulting curricula increases children’s activity levels, develops motor skills and coordination along with huge amounts of confidence and are completely rooted in the Pre-Birth To Three Framework and Curriculum for Excellence. These cool, accessible Nursery Hip Hop classes have become hugely popular with boys and girls alike and are being added to the curriculum in an increasing number of nurseries across Edinburgh and beyond. It has been shown that children who exercise regularly are less stressed and more attentive in educational settings. Dance has also been used to successfully promote social inclusion and increase self-esteem amongst children and young people. Step It Up Dance’s Nursery Hip Hop sessions are highly active, focusing on dance and movement whilst ensuring that children gain a broad range of knowledge and skills that will provide them with solid foundations for future learning and development. Each curriculum stage includes bespoke learning materials which are engaging and fun, and allow children to progress at their own pace, receiving special rewards such as certificates, stickers, reward charts and stamps for their efforts every single week. As well as their unique curricula, what sets Step It Up Dance apart from other dance and exercise classes is that classes are exclusively delivered by qualified dance teachers who have undergone years of rigorous training and understand the importance of keeping little bodies healthy and happy. Nurseries and parents are already seeing the benefits that this brings and just how much enjoyment children get out of these weekly classes. You can find out more about Step It Up Dance at www. stepitupdance.co.uk , tweet @StepItUpDanceUK and become a facebook fan www.facebook.com/stepitupdance. Contact hello@stepitupdance.co.uk for details of their award-winning birthday party packages too!

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SKILLS FOR LIFE

Tumble Tots provides structured classes for your little ones helping them to practice: climbing; balancing; complete forward rolls; improve co-ordination; solve problems; improve social skills; self-confidence and so much more, all whilst having fun. Classes for 6 months to 7 years in Morningside, Marchmont, Fairmilehead and Haddington. Birthday parties, and Easter and Summer Play Schemes are also available. www.tumbletots.com/Edinburgh

Gym, Gym…boree Gymboree Edinburgh run award-winning and fun-filled child development classes for babies and children up to 5 years. Gymboree classes are completely unique, you and your little one will learn lots and most importantly have loads of fun. Classes are delivered by a fantastic team at Gymboree’s very own site in Slateford. They offer a full timetable of classes for baby, toddler and pre-school development and the Open Gym sessions with flexible options allow you and your little one to make Gymboree part of your busy schedule. Recognised as global leaders on developmentally appropriate physical and cognitive fun, Gymboree will help to grow your little one’s body and mind. www.gymboree-uk.com

Salt Therapy - THE NATURAL

ANSWER TO YOUR CHILD’S WOES Three year old Sophie-Marie suffered constantly from coughs and a runny nose, running around made her cough up mucus, making her sick. Unsure if it was hay fever or allergies, her doctor prescribed steroids and a nasal spray. Reluctant to start her on medication at such a young age, her parents decided to try Salt Therapy. After a course of treatment she has become a normal child again with masses of energy to run and play – no more sickness through coughing. Sophie-Marie now sleeps through the night cough free and the biggest bonus is she’s not on any medication. The Salt Cave, Meadowbank, Edinburgh, is open Tuesday to Saturday, and your first session is free. www.saltcave.co.uk

ACHIEVING PERFECT WORK-LIFE BALANCE Marie Mackenzie loves how Forever Living is a business that allows her work from home and decide her own goals based on the time she decides to commit to it. Maire is looking for other mums who would love to join her team. No experience is required as Forever Living offer award winning training and support, they have been accredited with the Gold Investors in People Award. The company offer fantastic incentives and the earning potential can range from £200 per month up to a six figure annual income! If you would like to find out more please call Marie on 07967 108849 or log in to her website on www. mariemckenzie.myforever.biz/store

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Born to Swim Established in Edinburgh for over 12 years, Water Babies is the UK’s leading baby swimming company, offering fun, innovative baby swimming classes, taught by world-class instructors in warm water pools. Our multi-award winning programme is structured yet gentle; centred around the needs of each individual child. Alongside classes, our Chapter 1 beginners level also includes complimentary attendance at our end of term underwater photoshoot, a lovely story and sticker book and each term ends with an achievement badge to mark your little one’s progress. We are proud supporters of Tommy’s, a charity that raise money to fund research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage, with our bi-annual, fun ‘Splashathons’ raising over £2m nationally. Beginners classes are suitable for babies from birth and you can register even before your baby is born. We have lots of classes to choose from in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, available 7 days a week, with terms starting 4 times a year. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Love Music? Love EYM DISCOVER THE COOLEST FAMILY FUN IN EDINBURGH

Edinburgh Loves Kids was created by local Mum and entrepreneur, Laurie Mackie, as she spotted a gap in the market for a family-friendly events-focused online resource. As a parent, Laurie knows that there are so many fabulous events that take place for little ones, and that it can be a time-consuming job researching them. Laurie’s vision was to put together a resource for local parents where they can find a fantastic range of events to choose from, not just one or two. Laurie says, “Along with sharing events, we have also created a place to focus on local family-friendly businesses too, detailing all types of kids classes, childcare providers, and holiday camps along with party packages and entertainers. Our user-friendly platform makes planning a fun day out with your family easy.” Edinburgh Loves Kids has recently seen the launch of its sister Scottish website, Glasgow Loves Kids, with more cities to follow. www.loveskids.com www.nurseryguideedinburgh.co.uk

Approximately 350 youngsters aged 3 to 18 attend Edinburgh Young Musicians’ Saturday morning classes. Musical Play classes (final pre-school year and P1) introduce children to the basic elements of music, developing their sense of rhythm and pitch, listening skills, co-ordination and imagination, presenting everything as fun and games. Parents of a P2 pupil commented recently, “the EYM classes have been by far James’ favourite activity of the week for two years now and we look forward to him attending for a long time to come.” www.e-y-m.org.uk 0131 226 3392.

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A Musical Journey Portobello Music School offer Thursday and Saturday morning music classes for babies and toddlers with accompanying adults. Young children love music, puppets, bouncing and tickling games, rhymes, singing books, simple instruments and spending time with their carer just having fun. Their baby and toddler classes combine all of these elements to make varied, fun filled sessions, which introduce all of the basics of music making. These classes form the start of your child’s musical journey and are designed to progress naturally into their programme of creative music classes at pre-school, P1 and P2 level. From this beginning, instrumental classes follow in primary 3. www.portobellomusicschool.com

A bag that’s a rug…genius ! The Brug is an innovative bag with a dual purpose! Designed specifically to meet the demands of busy parents and child carers, it is a unique new storage and travel solution that starts life as a bag and transforms into a large water resistant rug. A simple yet novel design idea, which delivers on style and functionality, the Brug is the brainchild of two working mums, Dominique King and Melissa McConnell who have teamed up to form Wunderlife, a new Edinburgh based company that’s in the business of making life that little bit easier for us all. Designed in Scotland, the Brug is large enough to transport everything a busy parent might need for a trip to the park, beach or swimming pool. It can be used indoors for messy play and outdoors even when the weather is less than perfect. Wipe clean or machine - washable, it is a practical, compact and time saving storage and travel solution for everybody dealing with young kids. It even comes with its own little neat pouch to store it away in. www.wearewunderlife.com www.nurseryguideedinburgh.co.uk

Bee Spanish is an ‘Early Stimulation Programme’ whose mission statement is to teach Spanish to children under six as they play and sing. Providing a unique space where children can learn Spanish through movement, music and interactive activities. Music and sound form a core part of the sessions, prepared by professionals with a native Spanish speaking tutor and a qualified educational psychologist. My Family and Me: 9 month to 5 years old Bee Baby Sessions: 1 to 18 month old Classes in Morningside, Stockbridge, Murrayfield and Portobello. www.beespanish.co.uk

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Not Always as Soft as a Baby’s Bottom

DOODLE AWAY Doodles, established in 1999, is Edinburgh’s original “paint your own” pottery workshop. Offering a creative and fun environment for all ages and abilities making unique gifts for all occasions. Doodles specialise in children’s hand/foot prints and imprints. They also run children’s holiday workshops, adult evening classes, birthday parties, team building, work parties, Hen and Stag parties, community events for schools, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and many more. Open 7 days a week and late every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. www.doodlesscotland.co.uk

BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE Those first few days and weeks of living with a newborn can be the most life changing, traumatic and sleep depriving time of any new parents life. Massage can get your newborn to sleep better, improve her health, and even help you bond. Infant Massage Edinburgh will work with you, helping you to learn to communicate with your baby, understand their cues and help you provide a nurturing and stress free environment for you and your baby. www.infantmassageedinburgh.co.uk

Skin problems such as eczema, impetigo, fungal infections and ringworm are all common childhood complaints. While often not serious, these can be terribly upsetting and irritating for both child and indeed parent. In fact, sometimes the whole family can suffer as sleep patterns, eating habits and moods can all be adversely affected. A bad case of eczema can have an affect on a child’s character developzent as he becomes self conscious and irritable. Some parents can become obsessed with every blemish, and using too many lotions on your child’s young skin is not recommended. While some problems are just aesthetic, constant skin irritations can have an effect on behavioural development, confidence and general demeanour. If you are concerned you should see a GP. Usually, skin complaints in little ones can easily be treated but blanket treatments, which are all too common, should be avoided. Each case and each child is individual and there is no standard remedy for all. If insufficient time is spent assessing the problem and a course of treatment is not long enough, or is too weak, or indeed too strong, the child will only suffer more and the ailment will return. About one in five children in the UK has eczema. Most common is atopic eczema, which is associated with other conditions, namely asthma and hayfever. There is often a family history of these. But other common ailments include impetigo, ring worm, urticaria, viral rashes, molluscum contagiosum - a common viral infection, easily spread in families and school/nursery environments and which can take up to 18 months to clear. As the source of these conditions all vary so does the treatment. Getting the correct diagnosis from a GP is important. YourGP is a private GP practice based in the Dean Village, Edinburgh. They offer friendly professional GPs, same day appointments, alternative remedies and a holistic approach to your family’s health. www.your-gp.com

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Edinburgh Mums get App..y We’re very excited to welcome Edinburgh Mums App on board the Nursery Guide this year. It’s great for busy mums of all ages, and is totally free to download. The app gives offers, treats and discounts to mums across the Lothians and there are some fantastic deals on there. It offers a “one stop shop” experience, with everything from boutique kids clothing shops to superb bars and restaurants included in the app - which means you don’t have to spend hours searching online. So, if you’re thinking about a night out or looking for that perfect gift for someone, check out the Edinburgh Mums App first. Find them online at www.edinburghmums.com and pick up a brilliant bargain. Download the app for free now on Google Play or on the App Store

JOY TOTS A CLASS ACT Joy Tots is a new type of café with craft classes and art studio. No matter your age, from 0-100, or skill level you can enjoy contemporary craft classes and more than fifty ‘drop-in’ DIY indie craft projects. They have an excellent range of messy play, sensory disco, art, craft and keepsake classes for birth to three years. Evening and weekend events include: BYOB craft nights, ‘mums-to-be’ socials, monthly family time, party hosting, affordable family photography and monthly specials. www.joytots.com

Saturday Music Classes Over 150 local children aged 4 – 13 years attend Saturday Music Classes at St Mary’s Music Schools. Nestled in the West End’s Grosvenor Crescent, children benefit from the expertise of specialist music staff, assisted by senior pupils. Classes include instrumental lessons, singing, recorder, theory, Kodaly and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Look out for trumpet and cornet classes starting in 2016. www.st-marys-music-school/Outreach www.nurseryguideedinburgh.co.uk

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Invest in a pair of quality leather shoes Cheaper shoes are more often than not made out of poor quality materials. Very few will be all leather, and the result is that they tend to be very inflexible, not breathable, and nowhere near as durable. Subsequently the shoes tend to last only a short period of time

and a second purchase is needed very quickly – so buying cheaper shoes is normally a false economy. There are many quality brands such as Start-rite, available from proper children’s shoe shops, who offer hard wearing, full leather shoes starting from £36. If time is an issue, find a kid’s shoe shops that offers an appointment service, and book a time that suits you.

Avoid squashed toes On average a child under four will move up to two sizes a year and then one a year thereafter until their feet stop growing. The bones on the tips of your child’s toes don’t start becoming solid bone until they are six years old and only stop when they are 17 or 18! Gordon Watt, consultant paediatric podiatrist at Glasgow Caledonian University says, “Children are born with relatively soft and flexible cartilage, which gradually converts to bone with age. As they are growing, their feet are vulnerable to injury and deformity due to ill-fitting footwear.” He said he had seen many children with knee and back pain caused by wearing the wrongsized shoes. (BBC News 31.5.05). It’s not just squeezing your child’s toes in shoes that are too small that causes problems. Babygros, tights and socks that are too tight and don’t allow little toes to stretch out and legs to kick about can also do some real damage to these soft and developing bones. (Neales Disorders of the Foot pp271).

Visit a shop with a fully trained shoe fitter Toe room is important as mentioned above, but there is so much more to consider when it comes to fitting a child’s shoe. Factors such as width and depth of a foot, height of the in-

step as well as position of the ankle bone and width of the heel all play a crucial role in the selection of the right shoe. A child with a narrow heel, for example, can find it very difficult to get a shoe that fits well and holds their foot in the correct position. A small child with a high instep may find it very difficult to fit their foot in to a shoe. Going up a size is very often not the right solution. An experienced fitter will find the style of shoe that accommodates this shape of foot - their expertise is priceless.

Keep an eye on your child’s foot health If you see pressure sores, hard skin, toe nails that are curling in, swing by your local children’s shoe shop and get them to measure your child’s feet and check that these problems aren’t coming from shoes that no longer fit. Podiatrists recommend that children get their feet measured roughly every 8 weeks. If your child’s feet are excessively sweaty, check their socks and tights to make sure that they aren’t made purely from poor quality synthetic materials. If little toes start to look red, a quick check of their socks can sometimes reveal unfinished seams at the toes and often trimming the seam or wearing the sock inside out solves the problem. We hope you find these tips helpful. If you have any queries then please don’t hesitate to pop in to your nearest Maddie & Mark’s Shoe shop where we will be more than happy to assist you! All shoes featured can be found at our shops along with expertly trained fitters. Shoes in order shown: Start-rite Super Soft Daisy, Mae, Bow, Bubble, Zac, Leo. www.maddieandmarks.com

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n expanding family is one of the most common reasons for moving house. Having a child changes the priorities that you would perhaps look for in a new home. It can be difficult to know where to start searching for a larger home for your new family and with the average house price in a city like Edinburgh significantly increasing since the turn of the century – you want to make sure you find the ideal home for your circumstances and budget. Across Edinburgh, the average annual price of a three bedroom house near the end of 2015 was £273,976. Back in 2000 a similar property would have cost an average of around £125,000. The average price of a four bedroom house in the Capital now stands at £419,812 compared to a little under £200,000 at the turn of the century. For most parents with young children, school catchment areas are one of the main factors to consider when buying a property. With information on schools’ performance now widely available thanks to the league tables published each year, it is easy to identify the schools that are achieving the highest pass rates and parents are obviously keen to get their children into the best performing state schools. With ESPC’s feature available on espc.com, you can search for property by school catchment in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. There is a really important distinction between ESPC’s school search and other websites which show school information. The ESPC school search doesn’t just show the schools closest to the property, which in many cases are not the actual catchment school, but lists the four schools which that property is within the catchment boundary for. For families, this is a great new development and one that we are sure will prove to be extremely useful. Of course it goes without saying that price and catchment area are not the only factors to consider when you’re looking for a home and that’s especially true when you have a family to think about. Here are a few points that you may wish to consider if you’re thinking of moving to a family home: l Sense of community – is it a family-friendly area where there are other families with young children close by? l Safety – look out for areas with a low crime rate and perhaps where you would feel happy with your kids playing out the front or riding bikes in the street.

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atching the children in our lives grow up can be a rollercoaster ride. Whether it’s drying their tears, encouraging their studies, or providing financial and emotional support for life’s key milestones, we do what we can to give them every opportunity to do well, be happy and gain the best possible start in life. The financial world our children are growing up in is a very different and difficult one. If saving for our children was once an aspiration, it is increasingly becoming a necessity. The increasing cost of university education continues to grab the headlines. The National Union of Students estimates that those going into higher education this year will graduate with debts in excess of £53,000. And the financial challenges keep coming for the younger generation. According to a recent report by Nationwide, the average cost of a deposit on a house for a first-time buyer is now over £40,000 and, unsurprisingly, the average age for a first-time buyer is now 37. That isn’t an appealing prospect for children or their parents! Without a helping hand, your children’s hopes and dreams may remain just that; but with sensible financial planning you can help make them a reality. The government’s new Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA) is just one option one can use; a tax- efficient savings vehicle aimed to provide parents, grandparents, friends and relatives with the opportunity and encouragement to build a capital sum for the benefit a child. The JISA is available to all UK-resident children under the age of 18, and from April this year, those with existing Child Trust Fund Accounts were able to transfer these to Junior ISAs. The rules and regulations governing JISAs are based on those for a standard ISA. One quirk of the regulations means that for children aged 16 and 17, there is the opportunity to invest in both a JISA and a standard cash ISA in the same tax year. So, potentially, it will be possible to shelter a total of £16,320 in the current tax year – £4,080 in a JISA and £15,240 in a standard cash ISA.

JENY BEARDSLEY IS A PARTNER WITH ST. JAMES’S PLACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT. SHE HAS 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A FINANCIAL ADVISER AND SPECIALISES IN SCHOOL FEE PLANNING.

JISAs clearly have a number of valuable tax advantages but they are by no means the only solution for saving on behalf of your children. For larger sums, or to retain a greater level of control, the use of other Investments and also trusts, provide greater flexibility whilst still offering the potential to make significant tax savings. Given that grandparents are often in a position to lead the way in saving for children, the use of Investments and trusts also work well, possibly as part of their own plans to mitigate inheritance tax. To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement and Investment Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, please contact Jeny Beardsley on 07974819142 or Email jeny.beardsley@sjpp.co.uk ■ The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested. An investment in equities will not provide the security of capital associated with a deposit account with a Bank or Building Society. The favourable tax treatment given to ISAs may not be maintained in the future as they are subject to changes in legislation. The Partner represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the title ‘Partner/Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. * Trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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LINDA RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SLEEP CONSULTANT. LINDA HAS WORKED WITH FAMILIES FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS AND OFFERS ADVICE ON BED HOPPING, ALL NIGHT WAKING, EARLY MORNING WAKERS, ALL NIGHT FEEDERS AND SILENT REFLUX

How much sleep is

enough sleep?

MOST PARENTS WORRY THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP, BUT HOW MUCH SLEEP IS ENOUGH SLEEP?

Most children will never admit to being tired In experiments where 8-10 year olds were not allowed to sleep more than 4 hours at night, those children performed worse on cognitive tests, while they still insisted they were not tired. Many of the symptoms due to lack of sleep in children are the same as those in adults Struggling to wake up in the morning Difficulty concentrating

Long lie ins at the weekend Being bad tempered and grumpy and over emotional Feeling the need for a nap late afternoon.

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Most children will never admit to being tired

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The National Sleep Foundation set out the following guidelines recommended for children over a 24 hour period: Newborns (0-3 months): 14-17 hours Infants (4-11 months): 12-15 hours Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours Preschoolers (3-5): 10-13 hours School-Age Children (6-13): 9-11 hours Teenagers (14-17): 8-10 hours Young Adults (18-25): 7-9 hours

Children may be misdiagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) They display many of the ADHD symptoms such as having challenging behaviour, appearing to be hyperactive and with poor concentration, however there is a growing body of research suggesting that some children may have been wrongly diagnosed and may have sleep deprivation (Shur-Fen Gau 2006).

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Sleep restriction is associated with: impaired memory (Hairston et al 2005), poor academic performance (Fallone et al 2005), and obesity (Lumeng et al 2007; Bell and Zimmerman 2010). Sleep deprivation in early childhood may impair cognitive performance A study on Canadian children 2 to 6 years found that children who had poor sleep habits—had higher rates of hyperactivity and impulsivity by the time they were 6 years old. They also performed lower on neurodevelopmental tests. Children who were poor sleepers at the beginning of the study performed worse at age 6, even if their sleep times improved after age 3, suggetsing that there is a “critical period” in early childhood, when the effects of sleep restriction are especially harmful (Touchette et al 2007). Most parents and teachers can identify children with sleep issues but struggle to recognise the

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Light Sleep - NONREM Stage 1

REM (25% of Night) Energy to Brain & Body Brain is Active & Dreaming Occurs Heart Rate Increases Supports Daytime Performance Body relaxed, Muscles turned off Lasts about 10 minutes in first Cycle, 20-30 minutes in later cycles

Each cycle lasting approximately 90 minutes

➘ NONREM Stage 2 Onset of Sleep Disengaging from Surroundings Breathing & Heart Rate Regular Body Temperature Drops

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At the end of each cycle we are nearly awake

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(Rapid Eye Movement)

The typical number of sleep cycles every night is about six

Deep Sleep - NONREM Stage 3 & 4

Deepest & Most Restorative Stage Blood Pressure Drops & Breathing Slows Muscles are Relaxed & Muscle Blood Supply Increases Tissue Growth & Repair Occurs and Energy is Restored Hormones are Released e.g. Growth Hormone Lasting 30-40 minutes in the first few cycles And less in the later cycles

symptoms of sleep deprivation, meaning many children are wrongly labeled as troublesome or lacking in concentration when the real reason for their behaviour maybe a lack of sleep. In a recent study of school-aged children results showed even children who had no sleep difficulties performed better on neurobehavioral tests after they were given an extra hour of sleep (Sadeh et al 2003).Therefore learning good sleep habits from an early age should be encouraged. A typical sleep cycle The typical number of sleep cycles through the night is about six with each cycle lasting about ninety minutes, at the end of each sleep cycle we nearly wake up. Stage one and two ( LIGHT SLEEP NON REM ) Helping a child to fall asleep independently is often the stage parents struggle with, as this is the

stage where children learn to rely on feeding or rocking, hand holding or dummies to fall sleep. Without learning how to fall asleep independently during stage one and two, stage three and four (DEEP SLEEP; NON REM) may not happen, as your child will continue to wake up every 30- 40 minutes and need help to go back to sleep. Stage three and four (DEEP SLEEP; NON REM) is the important part of sleep as this is the time of night where the body restores itself, muscles heal and grow and hormones are released. REM (RAPID EYE MOVEMENT) occurs 25% of the night and this is where the brain becomes active and dreaming occurs,the body relaxes and the muscles are turned off. This sleep cycle lasts 20-30 minutes. The cycles then repeat themselves five or six times through the night ■

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Top tips for a good nights sleep • From an early age encourage your child to fall asleep independently • Have a set bed time routine • Have a regular bed time and wake up time • Encourage an hour of quiet time before bed and preferably sitting in a room where the lights have been dimmed • No TV, laptops, mobile phones or tablets in the bedroom • No sweets, fizzy or caffinated drinks leading up to bed time • Sleeping in a darkened room (no brighter than candle light) www.thesleeplady.co.uk

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Body Movement Decreases Spontaneous Awakening May Occur

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It’s a stimulating, creative social environment where children can explore new things outside the realms of their own home

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e looked around four or five nurseries in Edinburgh, before one of our neighbours recommended Heriot Hill. The next day another friend mentioned the same nursery and then we discovered two of our friends had children who went there – so we popped in for a look around, and liked it. It’s a peculiar experience looking around a place you have no connection with, but you know your child will spend a significant amount of time in, at such a significant time in their life. Do the staff have ‘kind eyes’? was something I was fixated on at the time. They did. It was clean, homely and colourful and a lot of the children were giggling. There were books everywhere and just the right amount of toys. Importantly there was lots of children’s artwork on the wall too. Oh, and many of the staff had been there for a very long time (we were told to ask that question!). The decision was made that Finlay would go there two days a week. He was ten months old. The guilt of delivering him on the first day was almost unbearable. I think I phoned the nursery room every time he was there for the first six months, they didn’t mind at all and I got to speak to him if I wanted to (well, listen to him breathing down the line – but it made me happy at the time). At the end of the day we were given a lovely report of what he had been up to. Most of the activities I hadn’t heard of (‘gloop’ and body painting, glad he did it there!) and I was so happy he got so much creative stimulation – and he made some new little friends. His little friendships and nursery social life are fascinating! He likes that he has his own friends (we do actually know the parents now) and they are people he’s chosen because he likes them and not because they are people we hang out with who have kids the same age. They make presents for each other, make up games, fall out, make friends, share books and even share clothes (which can be confusing when doing the washing). I feel a certain relief that even if I’m doing the whole mother thing completely wrong, (we all worry about that, don’t we?) at nursery, I feel they are definitely doing things right! I can tell by his interaction with other children, the staff and the events they do that it’s all going fine. I feel like I’m supported in my parenting, I find it reassuring that other adults know my little boy so well and I love that the nursery teachers enjoy his quirks as much as us. Also, and massively importantly, I trust and like the staff. It’s so comforting to talk to the nursery if we have been having problems with him at home (endless tantrums, not eating, not sleeping and a string of things that will probably sound familiar) because they know him too, and have endless experience so are in a wonderful position to advise. The nursery staff have given me coping mechanisms when the tantrum years were terrible. A certain member of staff has given me huge cuddles and a drink when I’ve been close to tears and brought him in in his PJ’s because I couldn’t get his clothes on (I think I once heard somebody say that dressing a toddler was like getting an octopus in to a string bag). He now dresses himself – it’s dreamy.

Food is also so important. I feel reassured he’ll have had a balanced, nutritious diet in the day, so the fact he’s refusing to eat spinach for tea doesn’t give me sleepless nights. He’s fine, and they’ve told me he’s fine too. I really love the fact that the slightly older children are encouraged to help and nurture the younger ones, and I know my son takes pride in this task too. They learn about things I’d never have thought to teach him at 4 years old. I came back from Yoga the other night and Fin showed me a dozen yoga moves – Yoga? He learnt it at nursery! He also knows all about the rugby thanks to his New Zealand key worker (he’s trying to get me to understand the game, and failing, much to his frustration) and has introduced us to many new things, thanks to the chats he has with his friends and the staff throughout the day. I think it’s brilliant. When we first mentioned the ‘N’ word to my mother she was aghast – “you can’t!” “I don’t agree with nurseries,” “it’s cruel,” “nurseries are like farms!” etc. etc. Since coming with me on many occasions to collect little Fin, and talking to him about nursery she has changed her opinion. A good modern nursery is not a room where parents can deliver their children and go off to their jobs pretending their lives haven’t changed. It’s a stimulating, creative social environment where children can explore new things outside the realms of their own home. Yes, not having to go back to work and staying at home with my baby would have been my preference (please note: I’m not saying that’s the easier option, I’m really not!!), but I didn’t know about Heriot Hill then. Now I want him to be there. I think it’s good for us all as a family. ■ Catherine Parker, mum of Finlay

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CHILDMINDER PLAYGROUPS

What Childcare Options are

NURSERY

available?

f you are lucky enough to have fit, able and willing members of your family to care for your child as and when you need them, you will have all your childcare concerns taken care of. For those who are not in such a blessed situation, what other options are available? Choosing childcare depends very much on your own personal circumstances as well as how often, for how long and how many children you have needing childcare. For parents returning to work, a nanny, childminder or a day nursery are likely to be the options that will best suit your needs. An au pair may be the solution for parents requiring general help or for parents with older children. Some people may just be looking for occasional periods of care and a crèche may be the answer.

So what are the options?

services included. Many childminders will offer a discount for a second child from the same family. Also agree ‘policies’ regarding sick pay and holiday pay.

REGISTERED CHILDMINDER

HOURS:

Most work on an hourly rate, minimum 2 hours per day, up to as many hours as you both agree. Usually year round except holidays.

COSTS:

Charges vary but the average charges are around £5 - £7 per hour depending on the

FIND:

www.childminding.org

IDEAL FOR: Flexible hours/days and families with 2 or more children.

PLAYGROUPS

Playgroups provide sessions of play and education for children from around 2 years of age. Some playgroups also work in partnership with their local authority to provide free, part time pre-school education places for three and four year olds. Gaelic playgroups are also available in some areas. (Note: These are not parent toddler groups which you attend along with your child).

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Childminders are professional childcarers who offer a childcare service in their own home. They can look after up to six children under 8, including up to three children under 5 and one under 12 months. They must, by law, be registered with The Care Inspectorate. Childminders also care for older children but do not need to be registered for this. Registered childminders are self-employed and take care of their own tax and National Insurance.

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3 or 4 they are eligible for grant of around £1,550 per year. Ask the nursery for further details to find out more.

HOURS:

Usually 2½ hours per day, mornings or afternoons, up to 5 days per week. Run during school term times.

COSTS:

The full cost of a session (usually 2½ hours) will be around £8 - £9 per session.

FIND:

www.netmums.com/edinburgh/ preschool-nursery-school

IDEAL FOR: Office hours and working parents.

IDEAL FOR: The child’s development and a few hours peace for the parent, childminder or granny.

DAY NURSERY

Care and education from birth to 5 years. Mostly private, some community, council or workplace day nurseries available. Some have extensive waiting lists, so if you have set your heart on nursery care it is wise to put your child’s name down at several establishments in advance. HOURS:

Most offer full or part-time places open from 8am to 6pm (occasionally 7am – 7pm) week days, throughout the year, except Christmas.

COSTS:

A typical full day private nursery place for a child under two is about £40 per day. Fees are reduced if you take a full week and once your child is 3yrs +. If your chosen nursery is delivering pre-school education in partnership with the local authority and your child is aged

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NURSERY SCHOOL

Nursery Schools are provided by the council and private nurseries or schools offering pre-school education and play for 3 - 5 year olds, often in a nursery setting attached to a school. Open during school term times. HOURS:

Around 2½ hours per day, mornings or afternoons, 5 days per week, a standard place allows five sessions per week for 38 weeks of the year.

COSTS:

The council provide free nursery places up to 600 hours each year or funding towards a private nursery place where the nursery is in partnership with Edinburgh council.

FIND:

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/early years

IDEAL FOR: Parent, childminder or granny to get a few hours free in the day whilst the child gets to develop different skills and socialise.

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FIND:

A NANNY

A nanny is someone, usually a woman, who looks after your child in your own home and might be expected to do other domestic work as well. It is not a legal requirement for a nanny to be trained, registered or inspected. Agencies supplying nannies must be registered. HOURS:

Around 50 hour week or longer if live in. Work year round except holidays.

COSTS:

In Scotland, a full-time live-out nanny working a 50-hour week earns between £300 and £500 net (after tax) per week. Live-in nannies usually work slightly longer hours (approx 60) and earn between £280 and £500 net per week. Part-time nannies usually earn more per hour than full-time nannies, for example between £9 and £12 net per hour. As the nanny’s employer you are responsible for paying their tax and national insurance. (www. nannytax.co.uk)

FIND:

www.nanny-agency.net

IDEAL FOR: Families with more than one child or parents with unpredictable work hours.

AU PAIR

An au pair is a single person typically aged between 17 and 27 who has come to the United Kingdom to study English. An au pair can live in the UK for up to two years as a member of an English-speaking family. An au pair is ideal help around the home, he or she is not a trained childminder or nanny therefore not recommended as a sole carer of a preschool child. HOURS:

An au pair will expect to help in the home for up to five hours a day and get at least two full days off a week. Work year round except holidays.

COSTS:

As it is a cultural exchange it cannot be seen in purely monetary terms. Families have to invest a bit of time rather than money when they elect to have an au pair. A minimum of £70 per week for a 25-hour week or £90 for a 30-hour week is recommended, but it should reflect the age/maturity and responsibility of the au pair, so more than one night a week babysitting should be rewarded. A contribution for language school fees is encouraged. However, you’ll be the carer’s employer so you must deal with PAYE to collect tax and National Insurance on their pay.

For safety, use an established agency to find your au pair. www.bapaa.org.uk BAPAA is the only recognised trade association for the au pair industry in Britain. This organisation was formed on a non-commercial basis with the purpose of setting standards for the au pair industry and protecting the au pair experience as a rewarding cultural exchange programme.

IDEAL FOR: Families with older children or with a parent at home.

CRÈCHE

Crèches offer part-time sessions of care. Crèches often run alongside adult activities such as education, leisure classes. HOURS:

Usually one hour or the duration of your activity.

COSTS:

Prices vary, for example a crèche while you swim at a private pool may be £4 per hour (or free to members).

FIND:

www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk

IDEAL FOR: Parents attending a class or shopping.

WRAPAROUND AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARE

This facility may be offered to three to 15-year-olds before and after nursery or school, but mainly for school-age children via breakfast clubs, after school clubs, holiday play schemes, run by schools, nurseries or leisure organisations. HOURS:

Council school clubs run before school from 8.30am and after school until 5pm, Mon to Thurs and until 3.40pm on a Friday. Other services vary from 7.30am – 6pm. During school term times.

COSTS:

The cost of before and after-school clubs vary but can range between £40 to £100 per week. (School holiday clubs can cost anything between £50 to £400 a week, depending on the sport or activity and hours involved )

FIND:

www.kidzcare.org www.oscarschildcare.com

IDEAL FOR: Parents with 4yrs + children who need a few extra hour care around their nursery or school hours. ■

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which NURSERY?

How to find the best daycare nursery

FOR YOUR CHILD

CUT OUT AND TAKE WITH YOU

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Day nurseries care for babies from birth to around four or five years old. They offer morning and afternoon sessions, whole day or week options from Monday to Fridays usually 8am to 6pm. Using the guide (starting on page 48) you should be able to find nurseries in your local area. It is a good idea to phone your local ones and confirm if they have spaces available on the days and times you require. The earlier you can do this the better as popular nurseries do have waiting lists. Then select at least a couple to visit so that you can compare and select one that you and your child are happy with. Also ask local parents if they can recommend a nursery. Other parents will often know a nursery with a good reputation or will tell you if they have heard anything positive or negative about a day nursery you’re interested in.

We have prepared a check list to help prompt you towards the sort of questions and things to consider whilst you are visiting the nursery. You may like to write the questions that you feel are most relevant as headings on a piece of paper so that you can make notes and then compare findings with any other nurseries you visit. What should I be looking for when visiting the nursery? Your own first impressions are the most important. Is it a friendly welcoming atmosphere? What do you see? Are the staff calm and organised? Do the children look happy and occupied? Listen to what the nursery is telling you but use your own judgement; does the nursery meet your expectations? If you came away with a good feeling – trust your instincts.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Nursery A

Nursery B

Nursery A

Nursery B

• Is the nursery registered with the Care Inspectorate? The registration certificate should be displayed together with a current certificate of insurance? • The nursery may have had an inspection by Education Scotland/HMIe or a recent Care Inspectorate report. They are available on the Internet? • Does the nursery belong to a professional organisation, such as the National Day Nurseries Association Scotland, that will keep them informed of current issues and regulations? • Has the nursery gained any awards of excellence? For example from the National Day Nursery Association.

THE STAFF • What is the staff turnover? Look for a nursery with good staff benefits. Those that pay well and offer a good employment package are more likely to keep their best staff. Low staff turnover is one key to ensuring consistent, stable care for your child. • What checks and cross-references are made before taking on new staff? • All managers should be qualified in childcare to SVQ level 4, and as a minimum, at least half of the staff in any one facility should be qualified in childcare to SVQ level 2. Also at least one member of staff should have a First Aid Certificate. • Ask about child ratios. The guidelines require: • 1:3 for 0-2 years • 1:5 for 2-3 years • 1:8 for 3-8 years • Are the staff happy, relaxed, well presented, calm and confident? How did they interact with your child during your visit? • Some nurseries have a full time or a part-time teacher, ask how the pre-school year group are prepared for school. Do they follow the Curriculum for Excellence? • Does the nursery have any specialist members of staff (eg: French, music, sports or art ) or have any ‘specialists’ visiting the nursery?

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which NURSERY?

THE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Nursery A

Nursery B

Nursery A

Nursery B

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• Is the equipment of good quality, clean, safe and appropriate? • Can the children help themselves easily to toys that interest them? • Is the interior bright, attractive, clean, well decorated, well ventilated, warm and light? • Is there access to fresh air and physical play? • What are the entry and exit procedures both for parents, children and visitors. Are these procedures secure? • Look at what is on the walls. It’s important that there are plenty of drawings and paintings that the children have done themselves. This shows that their creativity is valued.

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• Where are naps taken and what sleeping facilities are provided?

• Look at the children in the nursery. Do they appear do be happy, stimulated and well occupied?

• Are the staff involved in play?

DAILY ROUTINES • Ask about daily routines :- expect activities such as painting, drawing, gluing and sticking, imaginative play with the sand pit, water table or playhouse. Story time and reading, construction blocks and dough, jigsaws and puzzles, moving and dancing to music, singing and simple cooking? • How much outside time is provided during the day and when/where does this take place? • Television and DVDs should play little or no part in what your child does at nursery. If DVDs are part of the curriculum, are they age-appropriate and educational? • For three to five-year-olds, learning should be through play, exploration and having fun. Ask how this happens in the nursery.

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• Are outside trips/visits/activities/classes provided? Is there an additional charge for these? How are they supervised?

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• Are the children using a variety of equipment? How are the age groups mixed?

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NURSERY POLICIES

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• Will the nursery inform you if your child has been unhappy during the day? • What are the settling in procedures? Are any free settling-in sessions provided? • What are the nursery’s policies on allergies, potty training and discipline? • How does the nursery make sure its staff are fully aware of each child’s individual medical needs? • Are policies in place to deal with emergency procedures, injury and infectious illnesses? • Find out which illnesses will keep your child at home, and for how long? If your child is unwell, you may need to take time off work. You do have the right to take a reasonable amount of time off work if you need to care for your child at short notice. • Does the nursery share your views on sleep, discipline, feeding and other care issues? Good carers will ask detailed questions about your child’s health and care.

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• Does the nursery have an open door policy which encourages parents to drop in unannounced?

FEEDBACK AND COMMUNICATION • What sort of report do parents receive at the end of the day (nappies, sleeps, meals, activities) and is this verbal or written? • Is your child assigned a key worker with whom you can discuss daily matters and general progress?

FOOD OPTIONS • Are meals provided? Hot or cold? Organic? • What are the food preparation facilities like? • What provision is made for vegetarian children or those with allergies? • At what time are meals served?

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• How are nursery fees collected? • Can you have flexible hours or an hourly rate Is there a minimum number of sessions your child has to attend? • Are you charged during a holiday period? • Can you have a part-time place? • Is the fee reduced for a full-time place? • Are nappies, meals, milk, activities and outings extra or included? • Is the nursery a “partner provider” which entitles you to subsidised fees for three to five year olds? • Do you need to give notice for your child to leave the nursery? How much?

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• Does the nursery accept childcare vouchers? • If your child attends on a part-time basis, are you able to purchase “extra sessions” if necessary?

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS • Did you feel the atmosphere was chaotic or calm and what do you think will best suit your child? • Do opening times fit in with your schedule? Remember, at private nurseries you are paying for the service, and shouldn’t have to drop off at precise opening times if it doesn’t suit your schedule. • Are pick-up times flexible? Is there an after school club for older children? • Is there parking available at busy times?

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• Are there any discounts available for students, families on low incomes, companies and siblings? Remember, if you spend money on childcare while you work and you qualify for the Working Tax Credit, you might be entitled to financial help with childcare costs.

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Making the Grade

USING INSPECTION REPORTS TO CHOOSE A NURSERY

DR. IRENE POLLOCK, EDINBURGH MONTESSORI ARTS SCHOOL AND TUTOR AT UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW. WAS IN THE FIRST COHORT TO RECEIVE A MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD PRACTICE.

arents looking for a nursery for their child are spoilt for choice in Edinburgh. There are a wide range of nurseries available in most areas, each offering something slightly different: longer hours organic food, additional languages, natural outdoor spaces, and so on. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the amount of information available, particularly online. While for some parents, the decision is easy – the nursery is attached to the school that older siblings attend, the family requires a full day of care, or only one setting is within walking distance. For other parents, the choice can be more difficult. In this case, families often turn to Care Inspectorate Reports as a quick and easy method to compare settings. While this can be effective, it is important that the reports are used as only one of the sources of information about a nursery. At the very least, parents should read the full inspection report, looking in particular at the following: the year of the report, the grades for each quality statement (within the overall grade for the quality theme), the narrative provided by the inspectors, and any comments from staff, parents, or children. It is also important to consider the rationale behind the grades, which should be clear in the report. A grade of 6, “excellent,” is awarded only to settings that not only demonstrate excellent practice but also are sector-leading or innovative; an overall grade of 2, “weak,” will be given if even one of the quality statements is graded as a 2.

While inspectors are looking for best practice, they also are considering the National Care Standards and other regulations; there is an element of ‘box-ticking’ present. Inspectors often have focus areas for the inspection, and so may not emphasise other aspects of practice that the setting does very well. Additionally, an inspection by the Care Inspectorate will be a snapshot of practice on that day (Education Scotland inspections tend to be a week long and are therefore more in-depth). It is important to consider what elements of a setting are most important to your child and your family. In addition to the inspection reports, parents can also gain information through speaking to current and former parents (and other word-of-mouth), and from the nursery’s website. However, the best way to find out whether a nursery would be a good fit for your child is to schedule a visit. A visit allows you to see how the space is set up, speak to the manager and possibly room staff, and perhaps observe children. Going to a visit prepared with some questions will let you find out what you want to know about the care provided, which may not be addressed in an inspection report. In addition, practice in nursery settings changes frequently as they are striving to improve, and staff will be able to give you the most up-to-date information. Staff should be able to answer your questions, leaving you feeling confident. While you may not be able to find the perfect setting, once you have determined your priorities, you will be able to make an informed choice. ■

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Scottish Council of INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Independent Nurseries

WE ASK ALISON HERBERT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR AT THE SCOTTISH COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, ABOUT NURSERIES AT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

DO ALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS HAVE A NURSERY? Nursery is a gentle welcome to the world of school and over half the independent schools in Scotland have a nursery. A nursery attached to an independent school can offer a superb array of benefits including, music, dance and drama often led by specialist staff. DO THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL NURSERIES OPERATE DURING SCHOOL TIMES ONLY? Although most independent school nurseries operate during term time only, schools recognise the hours worked by parents and offer wide-ranging afterschool and holiday club care to cover these times. FROM WHAT AGE DO THEY TAKE CHILDREN? This varies from nursery to nursery, so check with the school. A few take from 18 months or younger, but the majority of independent school nurseries take boys and girls from 3 years of age. DO THE NURSERIES HAVE QUALIFIED TEACHERS? Yes, in pre-school years there are fully qualified teachers and experienced early years staff to ease your child through the transition from home to nursery and from pre-school to school. DO YOU NEED TO COMMIT TO GOING TO THE SCHOOL IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS THE NURSERY? No, you are not committed to the school, but you should check your contract to see how much notice is required should you choose to leave. In most schools it is a full terms notice.

WILL YOUR CHILD GET AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE TO THE SCHOOL IF HE/SHE ATTENDS THE NURSERY? This varies from school to school, so check with the school before you enrol. One of the attractions for accepting a pre-school place is that in some schools your child can automatically move on to Primary 1 without further assessment. However, most schools will consult with the family should they believe that your child will not be able to manage the more formal environment of Primary 1. IS NURSERY FUNDING AVAILABLE? Just like private nurseries most independent schools with nurseries have partnership arrangements with the relevant local authority. Many nurseries also accept childcare vouchers to help with the costs, but check with the individual schools’ finance department. CAN WE GET ASSISTANCE WITH THE SCHOOL FEES? All schools provide some level of fee assistance, usually awarded on the basis of financial need. This is done to enable children from lower income households, who otherwise would not have the opportunity of an independent education, to benefit. Schools welcome applications for fee assistance, however, assistance is often limited to senior school and Primary 7 pupils only so check with the school. If you apply for fee assistance, be prepared to apply early and to fill in detailed forms providing evidence of need.

It is never too early to think about your child’s education and an independent school nursery will give your child a great start in life. ■

Thinking about an independent school?

Choice | Diversity | Excellence

Scotland’s independent schools are as diverse as the children who attend and offer a wide range of opportunities in vibrant learning environments. For information and advice on applying and meeting the cost, speak to The Scottish Council of Independent Schools

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Cargilfield School CARGILFIELD NURSERY

Cargilfield Nursery understands that the best way for our children to learn is through individualised, purposeful play-based activities, which allows them to investigate and question the world around them whilst also laying a secure foundation for future learning. The Nursery environment at Cargilfield and the extensive range of experiences the children have, help to nurture all aspects of their development and encourages them to become enthusiastic, confident, happy individuals with a love of learning. Our modern nursery is purpose built and children have

constant access to our extensive grounds and all the main school facilities. Everyone has the opportunity to experience specialist teaching in French and Music and, with our extracurricular programme, to be involved in a range of sporting and creative activities. Educational visits and workshops also play a major role in supporting learning in the Nursery. In addition, Cargilfield also provides high quality after school care for our nursery children which allows them opportunities to mix with the rest of the school community. By attending Cargilfield Nursery, boys and girls are prepared for life in the Pre-Prep and Prep School which offer children a broad education with an emphasis on sport, music, drama and outdoor pursuits. Cargilfield also offers a flexible approach to boarding further up the school. At 13 children move on to some of the top schools in Scotland and the UK with many achieving scholarships. Visit www.cargilfield.com for more information or email: registrar@cargilfield.com 45 Gamekeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Edinburgh, EH4 6HU Tel: 0131 336 2207

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Clifton Hall Nursery A SECURE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT Clifton Hall Nursery School provides preschool education and care for 40 children, 3-5 years in age. The Nursery is situated in its own recently refurbished building within a large garden surrounded by the school’s 52 acres of grounds. Children attend 5 mornings a week, 8.15-12.00 with the option of staying for lunch (to 13.00) and the afternoon (to 15.00) and the School’s After School Club (15.00-17.30). The Nursery week includes opportunities for all children to participate in dance, drama and music activities, PE (led by the school’s PE department) and for the children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills and experience the remaining areas of the Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) through their own interests and teacher led activities, inside and outdoors. In addition pre-school children take part in French (led by the school’s modern language department) and are offered the opportunity to swim. The Nursery has a wide range of quality resources inside and in their extensive outdoor area, providing the children with a stimulating learning environment. Through ensuring children experience a secure and stimulating environment, the Nursery nurtures and extends children’s ability to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

Clifton Hall School, Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28 8LQ Tel: 0131 333 1359 www.cliftonhall.org.uk office@cliftonhall.org.uk

ACTIVE BEGINNINGS Clifton Hall School Nursery for children aged 3-5 years old Providing preschool education and care for up to 40 children in a secure and stimulating environment

Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28 8LQ • Tel: 0131 333 1359 • office@cliftonhall.org.uk • www.cliftonhall.org.uk

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The Compass School - Nursery

The Compass School remains East Lothian’s only independent primary school providing quality education for boys and girls from pre-school to Primary Seven. Children attending the School enjoy its friendly and caring environment in which they can feel secure and happy and in which they are encouraged to succeed, developing confidence, skills and ability. Its small class sizes allow each child to enjoy a very high level of individual attention. The School was recently awarded ‘Excellent’ in every aspect of its provision by the Care Inspectorate, reflecting

the quality and high standards of care and nurturing its children enjoy, particularly in the nursery/pre-school year. Full day care (7.45am to 6pm) will be on offer to all children from September 2016. The Compass enjoys an excellent environment for learning with modern and well-resourced facilities and a very attractive outdoor area for learning and play. Children in the pre-school year enjoy a rich curricular experience, building firm foundations in literacy, numeracy and communication skills. They also have twice-weekly lessons with specialist staff in French, music, swimming and judo. Mr Mark Becher, the Headmaster, believes that, “The first days of a child’s time at school are some of the most special in their lives and at The Compass we aim to ensure that children settle quickly and thrive each day they come to school. We offer a busy and exciting day for each of our children and it is great to see them coming into school so eagerly each morning, ready to learn and play.” For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact the School on 01620 822642 or by email: office@thecompassschool.co.uk

Where Children Flourish!

To find out more call : 01620 822642 Email: office@thecompassschool.co.uk www.thecompassschool.co.uk Registered as a charity in Scotland SC020370

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Edinburgh Montessori Arts School “Our aim is not merely to make children understand, but so to touch their imaginations as to enthuse them to their innermost core.” – Maria Montessori In our nursery we are passionate about our personalised and progressive educational approach. Our environment is an ideal learning sanctuary with the benefits of both city and countryside on our doorstep. Providing educational care, our teachers support each phase of development by recognising when a child has mastered his/her surroundings and is ready for new challenges. Children move through each developmental phase at their own pace as valued members of our closeknit community. Our creative arts specialists inspire a plethora of stimulating creative activities in addition to the generous opportunities provided by the Montessori classroom environments. Our children enjoy daily time outdoors bringing them in close contact with their natural surroundings. Our “Discovery Garden” has grown in collaboration with the children, teachers and parents to provide inspiring spaces for work, play and mindfulness. Out in the paddocks the children

spend time in open-ended exploration and environmental projects. For children from one year old onwards our Infant Community is a home from home, in which they discover and learn in the most calm, supportive surroundings. From three years old children move to ‘Children’s House’, our nursery class, where all aspects of their development are given time and encouragement, helping to nurture a lifelong love of learning. For more information call 0131 672 3851. Tower Mains Studios, 18N Liberton Brae, EH16 6AE

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The Edinburgh Academy Excellence is at the heart of everything that is undertaken at the Edinburgh Academy Nursery. This is not just the opinion of those attached to this purpose built facility, set in beautiful grounds, on Arboretum Road, but was confirmed by the Care Inspectorate who rated the establishment as ‘Excellent’ against all of their strict criteria. Headteacher Gavin Calder, who also runs the next door Junior School, was delighted by the recognition afforded to the Nursery and especially by the references to the central focus that the Nursery places on the individual child. “To read that they felt that the children were secure in the knowledge that their opinions are valued and respected and that they are busy and motivated, was a positive affirmation of everything that I see when I visit the children in Nursery” Built at the turn of the decade, the Edinburgh Academy Nursery provides a bright, stimulating and fun indoor environment for children aged 2 upwards. The outdoor facilities are also exceptional (and still developing) with play areas, sensory gardens, allotments and a woodland based outdoor classroom.

“At the Edinburgh Academy we get to know each individual child extremely well and the outdoors is a great place to make connections. We have a great team and they build on lots of sound practice and theories rather than being bound by any of the prescriptive outdoor learning programmes that some nurseries adhere to,” said Mr Calder. At the Edinburgh Academy the importance of the pre-school years is taken very seriously by all of the highly skilled staff and this includes the French, Science, PE and Music specialists who teach in the Nursery as well as the highly acclaimed management team. Mr Calder was recently overheard telling a parent just how much he enjoys the time that he spends with the children in the Nursery. This can be at any time from 8 am until 6pm for those who choose to make use of the Early Birds or After School Service or outwith term times in the Holiday Club. To find out more about this ‘excellent’ Nursery please contact our Admissions Registrar on 0131 624 4987 or email admissions@edinburghacademy.org.uk

Small enough to care Big enough to matter To find out more please visit our website: www.edinburghacademy.org.uk Fee assistance can be made available. Terms and conditions apply. The Edinburgh Academy is a registered charity, no SC 016999

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Edinburgh Steiner School Kindergarten Babies and Toddlers A relationship with our school can start as early as pregnancy and those with young children regularly attend our Baby or Toddler groups. Set within a cosy building and garden, parents and toddlers enjoy meeting together to talk, play, bake, do crafts, explore the grounds and share experiences. The Kindergarten From around age three until after their sixth birthday, children can attend our Kindergarten without parents. At Steiner schools, desk-based learning is introduced later than at most schools in the UK. Instead, the holistic education we offer helps young children to learn vital attributes through hands on experience including listening, communication, social and emotional development, pre-literacy and

pre-numeracy skills and physical agility. Each day can begin with an activity such as painting, cleaning or baking which leads into a longer period of free play to encourage imaginative thinking and foster social competence. Watercolour painting, drawing, modelling and other artistic activities awaken creativity, while the rich imagery of fairy tales, poetry, plays and songs nourish the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s language skills and feelings. Circle games and outdoor play increase physical strength, coordination and grace while seasonal festivals foster a meaningful connection with nature and a rhythmical passing of the year. The Kindergarten Community Since young children learn by imitation, our Kindergarten teachers lead by example ensuring the capacity to imitate freely is allowed to flourish. This means

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our pupils discover the importance of watering the plants, tending the garden or feeding leftovers to the birds simply by observing and joining in. Snack time is enjoyed all together round a large table which helps the group to learn social skills such as appropriate communication, how to negotiate and, where necessary, how to compromise.

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George Heriot’s School George Heriot’s School purpose-built Nursery is very well suited to the needs of children. The Nursery’s historic setting yet modern interior make it a very attractive facility for our 32 Pre-School Nursery pupils. The Nursery day runs from 8.15 am to 2.00 pm and After Nursery Care is available until 6.00 pm each day. Our Nursery, which is registered as a Partner Provider with the City of Edinburgh Pre-School Partnership, endorses the Curriculum for Excellence. Our pupils engage in purposeful play which utilises the full potential of the indoor and outdoor learning environments which the stunning campus of Heriot’s provides. There is also more formal learning in preparation for Primary 1. Our Nursery education is delivered by fully-qualified primary teachers, nursery nurses and a range of subject specialists. Appropriate resources are provided in response to careful observations and planning in order to maximise each child’s potential. Staff plan activities and experiences which recognise the importance of emotional, personal and social skills; the development of literacy and numeracy; the acquisition of creative and physical skills and knowledge of the immediate environment and the wider world. The development of each child is carefully tracked by our excellent staff. Parents are kept fully informed and involved in

the learning process. All Nursery children sit the School’s Primary 1 Entrance Assessment in January as entry to the School is not automatic. Whilst it is hoped that Nursery pupils will progress to Primary 1, a place in Primary 1 cannot be guaranteed. Our Open Morning will be held on Saturday 1 October 2016. To find out more, or arrange a visit to the School, please contact the Admissions Office. Contact: Mrs Gemma Cousins, Admissions Manager George Heriot’s School, Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ Tel: 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity Number SC011463

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George Watson’s College

The Nursery at George Watson’s College provides an ideal educational start in secure and stimulating surroundings within purpose-built accommodation. The three pre-school classes provide an education designed to be a foundation for life and future learning. In the supportive, happy nursery environment, the children develop a range of skills through active, purposeful play. The associated care service, Nursery Plus, provides

high quality flexible childcare designed to meet the needs of parents by providing before and after nursery care and holiday care throughout all nursery holidays, with the exception of the period over Christmas and New Year (including any staff inservice day), and the five days before the start of the new session in August. All Nursery and Nursery Plus facilities are located in two buildings – both include work and play areas, toilets, cloakrooms, kitchens for the preparation of healthy snacks and garden areas. The spaces for learning, both indoors and out, are well resourced with a variety of games, books and open-ended materials to interest and challenge the school’s youngest pupils. The wider world of the school campus is used regularly for safe walks and visits. In September 2015, the Care Inspectorate inspected the Nursery, which maintained its Excellent ratings in all four standards. For entry in August 2017, completed Nursery Application Forms should be submitted no later than 30 April 2016. Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG, 0131 446 6000 Email: admissions@gwc.org.uk, www.gwc.org.uk

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Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools same campus, with no need for parents or children to worry about P1 entry assessments.

The first thing you notice on visiting the ESMS Nursery is happy, motivated children playing in wonderful grounds. Encouraging every child to blossom Girls and boys can join our Nursery aged 3, or as a 4 year old for their Preschool year. If they join us when they are 3, they will play in our airy, purpose-built Snowdrop Room, which includes a dedicated art and craft space as well as areas to be busy or rest with friends. Within our preschool rooms, every child is nurtured in all aspects of development by fully qualified teachers and experienced early years staff, and have regular sessions of music, dance and ICT. The children then move seamlessly into Primary 1, at the

Flexible hours Nursery hours are 8.30am -12.30pm during term time, and our e-Plus services offer flexible wraparound care, including an early drop-off from 7.45am, an extended day until 2.30pm or afternoon care until 6pm as well as a holiday club which is open during every holiday period throughout the year apart from Christmas and New Year. The Nursery is in partnership with Edinburgh City Council so children are eligible for partnership funding. A unique family of schools Joining the ESMS Nursery is the first step of a unique education from 3 to 18 that gives every boy and girl the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. Our family of schools combines the best of co-ed and single-sex education and regularly wins awards and accolades. You are welcome to visit at any time throughout the year. For further information, please contact our Admissions Secretary. Tel: 0131 311 1111 Email: admissions@esms.org.uk

The Mary Erskine School Stewart’s Melville College The Junior School

Make your faMily part of ours like any family, values lie at the heart of who we are. We help our boys and girls to believe in those values, follow them in all they do to become the best they can be throughout their education and beyond.

Nursery education for boys and girls aged three and four Our highly qualified professionals would be delighted to arrange a tour.

0131 311 1111 admissions@esms.org.uk www.esms.org.uk

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St George’s School Nursery St George’s School Nursery is situated in Edinburgh’s West End on the school’s fifteen acre, parkland campus. Our nursery welcomes girls and boys from 2 years with boys admitted up to the end of pre-school at the age of 4-5 years. Wrap-around care is available from 7.45 am until 6.00 pm, offering flexibility to busy parents. The nursery provides a flexible and caring school education. Children learn through play in wonderfully designed rooms. We support individual interests from a young age by listening to our children and working with our parents to find out what interests them. Children have time to be engrossed and to complete activities without having an overly timetabled and restrictive curriculum. Children have weekly specialist teaching in PE and music and there are regular opportunities to experience, science, drama, dance, yoga and

languages. An innovate range of outdoor spaces have been developed, including the Fantastical Forest, to cater for an emphasis on Outdoor Education. This encourages imaginative role-play, environmental learning and adventure play. Located in the Junior School at St George’s School for Girls, the nursery is an integral part of the school and is staffed by a highly qualified team of Early Years professionals. The nursery provides a collaborative approach to learning and ensures a smooth transition to the next stage of school life. In a recent inspection by Education Scotland an “excellent” rating was given to the management of transitions at all stages in the school. This “excellent” grading was also awarded to the curriculum throughout the school which includes the nursery.

DESIGNED FOR GIRLS

For further information please contact Karen Batty in Admissions by telephoning 0131 311 8008. Watch our nursery video and listen to our nursery ‘Q&A’ podcast on our website: www.stge.org.uk/ nursery. Book a visit with us today!

St George’s School Nursery

We listen; they learn • Nursery school education from 2 years • Girls and boys up to 5 years • Flexible hours with wrap-around care • Outstanding learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, with some of the best outdoor nursery play areas in Edinburgh: excellent opportunities in Outdoor Learning • Use of whole school facilities on a 15 acre parkland setting • Part of St George’s School for Girls - the leading all-through girls’ school in Edinburgh

Part-funded places available through Edinburgh City Council grant

Free ‘taster’ sessions Garscube Terrace, Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 6BG Independent day and boarding school, 2-18 years For more information please contact Admissions Department T 0131 311 8008 E admissions@stge.org.uk OSCR Charity No: SC012632 Help with fees available

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Loretto Nursery

Loretto School, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is one of Scotland’s oldest all-through Independent Schools. This summer, we are delighted to announce that our Nursery has moved into Newfield House in the heart of the Loretto campus. During the summer months, Newfield House was refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and transformed into a state of the art Nursery. The Nursery is light, spacious and well-equipped. The Nursery rooms are furnished with quality natural wooden furniture and carefully chosen resources to support our children’s learning and development. Furthermore, the After School Club is situated upstairs and is, quite literally, in the tree tops. Newfield House nestles between the River Esk, and

the Loretto School playing fields, and beyond the playing fields is the sea. These truly magnificent surroundings offer a plethora of play and active learning opportunities for Loretto’s youngest pupils. All Nursery rooms open out on to a large garden allowing children to develop and learn close to nature, giving lots of active learning opportunities towards Curriculum for Excellence outcomes. It is a place of discovery, investigation, imagination and adventure. Our children love it. In fact, it is the subject of our first Talking and Thinking Floorbook this session. I have the honour of being able to observe, participate in and measure the children’s interests, along with their play and learning, both planned and incidental. When talking with our children, or quite simply surveying the scene, I can report that it is an absolute pleasure to bear witness to them so happily engaged within the stimulating, yet calm, surroundings which Newfield House offers at the very heart of Loretto School. Clare Robertson, Nursery Manager. For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact Loretto Nursery on 0131 285 1602. Email: Lorettonursery@bertramuk.com

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Gilmerton Gracemount CENTRAL

Bonaly

Kirknewton Newtongrange

Key to using the listings on pages 48 - 63 1. The nurseries on pages 48 - 63 are private daycare nurseries listed according to area. Nurseries on page 63 are independent school nurseries. 2. The information was collated in November 2015. While every effort is taken to ensure that the information is current and accurate, we cannot guarantee that this is the case. Please check all information directly with the nursery. 3. Almost all the nurseries listed are in partnership with the council which will allow you to receive a grant of around £1,550 per year which you can deduct from the fees shown for three year and four year olds. 4. The last column titled ‘Rating’ is the Care Inspectorate’s rating and the date of the last inspection. In a few cases the Inspectorate has not been to re-inspect the nursery for nearly 4 years. So bear in mind

MIDLOTHIAN

the date beside the inspection grades as a lot could have changed since the inspection, both for better or worse. The inspection looks at up to four areas of performance and grade these accordingly using the six point scale (6 = the best). We have displayed the grades awarded by the inspectorate in the ‘Ratings’ column for the quality of the following areas, in this order: • Care & Support – how well the service meets the needs of each person who uses it • Environment – how clean, well maintained, accessible it is, the atmosphere of the service and how welcoming it is • Staffing – how well the service meets the needs of each person who uses it • Management & Leadership – how the service is managed and how it develops to meet the needs of the people who use it

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NORTH WEST SOUTH EAST EAST LOTHIAN MIDLOTHIAN WEST LOTHIAN INDPENDENT

p48 p51 p52 p54 p59 p60 p61 p62 p63

Key to Grades 6 Excellent (outstanding or sector

leading)

5 Very Good (major strengths) 4 Good (important strengths with

areas for improvement)

3 Adequate (strengths just outweigh

weaknesses)

2 Weak (important weaknesses) 1 Unsatisfactory

(major weaknesses)

The Nursery Guide has then rated the nursery overall as: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Adequate or Weak, using the combined grades according to the Care Inspector’s findings. ■

Scottish Family Information Service www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk Care Inspectorate www.careinspectorate.com

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact

Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Full Day Fees

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£45-£48

Nappies Hot lunch Snacks

Decking areas for different age groups

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

CENTRAL WEST END Busy Bees - Port Hamilton 69 Morrison Street, EH3 8BU 0131 228 1221 edinburgh.porthamilton@busybees.com busybees.com

90 0-5yrs

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

Caterpillar Music Zoo Lab & Outings

Good 4,4,4,3=15 (Oct 2014)

BRIGHT HORIZONS @ RUTLAND SQUARE 4a Rutland Square. EH1 2AS 0131 229 8888 rutland@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Chapter One Nursery 5 Douglas Garden EH4 3DA

0131 220 0707 douglas.gardens@chapteronechildcare.com

Capacity: 44 Age Range: 3mths-5yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm (8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm) Min Sessions: 4 Sessions Full Day Fees: £54 - £61 Included in Fees : Breakfast, hot lunch light tea and snacks

12 3mths-5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

Outdoor facilities: Fabulous split level gardens for toddlers & preschoolers Specialists & Activities: Step-itup-Dance Rating: 4,4,4,4 = 16, Good (Jan 2015) Featured on : Page 46

No minimum

£49

Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Small front garden and access to communal gardens

£48-£50

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks Tea for babies & optional for over 2’s

Exciting Garden, Cathedral courtyard, Forest Schools

chapteronechildcare.com Early Days Nursery Palmerston Place 36 Palmerston Place EH12 5BJ 0131 226 4491 contact@earlydaysnursery.org.uk earlydaysnursery.org.uk Early Days Nursery Old Coates House 32 Manor Place EH3 7EB 0131 226 6184 contact@earlydaysnursery.org.uk earlydaysnursery.org.uk Melville Street Nursery 57 Melville Street EH3 7HL 0131 226 6184 contact@melvillestreetnursery.org.uk earlydaysnursery.org.uk

Walker Street Nursery School 17 Walker Street EH3 7NE

110 0-5yrs

53 3yrs - 5yrs

80 0-5yrs

0131 220 2699 contact@walkerstreetnursery.org.uk earlydaysnursery.org.uk

0-5yrs

Wester Coates Nursery School 13 Wester Coates Terrace EH12 5LR

0131 346 7398 wcns@hotmail.co.uk

8am-6pm

8.30am12.30pm

2.5yrs-5yrs (Fri pm after (Term time only) school club)

A full day

3 Sessions Mornings only

£48-£50

Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks Optional tea Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks Tea for babies & optional for over 2’s

Wonderful garden and play area. Forest School

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks Tea for babies & optional for over 2’s

Beautifully landscaped play area Forest Schools. Conservatory planned for Spring 2016

£30 Mornings only

Snack

Very large garden, with sensory garden area (sand, water, car-track)

£43

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Garden with soft surface mat area

£48-£50

Very Good Jo Jingles 5,5,5,5=20 Boogie Beats (July 2015)

Music Bambino Beats Swimming Ball Skills Yoga Music Bambino Beats Swimming Ball Skills Yoga Spanish Music Bambino Beats Swimming Ball Skills Yoga French Spanish Music Bambino Beats Swimming Ball Skills Yoga Spanish

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Feb 2015)

New nursery awaiting inspection

Excellent 6,6,6,5=23 ( Mar 2014)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Mar 2013)

Spanish Creative Arts Very Good Holistic 5,5,5,5=20 learning Outdoor (Feb 2015) activities Cookery

TOLLCROSS Baby Rainbow 68 Gilmore Place, EH3 9NX 0131 229 8742 rainbow.kindergarten@tiscali.co.uk rainbow-kindergarten.com

18 3mths-3yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

Good In house activities

4,4,4,3=15 (Mar 2015)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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CENTRAL

Rainbow Kindergarten 72 Gilmore Place, EH3 9NX 0131 228 1668 rainbow.kindergarten@tiscali.co.uk rainbow-kindergarten.com Busy Bees Nursery 20 Valleyfield Street. EH3 9LR 0131 229 7889 info@busybeesnursery.co.uk busybeesnursery.co.uk

Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

8am-6pm

2yrs-8yrs

(8am-1pm 1-pm-6pm)

Minimum Sessions

2 Sessions

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£38-£42

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Lovely garden with soft surface mat area

Dental Hygienist

Spacious fenced garden & artificial grass play area

Registered as an `eco nursery’. Silver awarded.

Very Good

Award winning garden with range of activities and experiences

Drama, French, Music, Yoga, Hip Hop Eco School

Excellent

Open court yard with dedicated baby area. Adventure playground

P.E Music

8am-5.45pm

(8am-12.30pm 1.30pm5.45pm)

18mths-5yrs

No minimum

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Full Day Fees

£38

Snacks BYO lunch

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 ( Jan 2014)

4,4,5,4=17 (Mar 2014)

OLD TOWN Cowgate under 5’s Centre 172 High Street, 7 Assembly Close EH1 1QX 0131 225 7251 Lynn.McNair@cowgate-nur.edin.sch.uk cowgateunder5s.co.uk Royal Mile Nursery Stamp Office Close 215 High Street EH1 1PX 0131 226 6574 info@edinburghdaynurseries.com edinburghdaynurseries.com

8am-5.45pm

3mths -5yrs

A full day

£44

Real Nappies Snacks (Hot lunch £1.95)

8am-6pm

3mths-5yrs

(8am-1.15pm 1.15pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£43-£45

Snacks BYO lunch

6,6,6,6=24 ( Feb 2013)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Aug 2013)

NEW TOWN Doune Terrace Nursery 9c Doune Terrace EH3 6DY 0131 225 3805 contact@douneterracenursery.org.uk earlydaysnursery.org.uk Jigsaw Childcare 29 Queen Street EH2 1JX 0131 225 1555 queenstreet@jigsaw-childcare.com jigsaw-childcare.com New Town Nursery 12 Dean Terrace EH4 1ND 0131 332 5920 dean.terrace@newtownnurseries.com newtownnurseries.com New Town Nursery Too 4 Forres Street EH3 6BJ 0131 226 5692 forres@newtownnurseries.com newtownnurseries.com

8am-6pm

0-5yrs

A full day

£48-£50

7.30am-6pm

(7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

0-5yrs

8am-5.45pm

0-5yrs

8am-5.45pm

0-5yrs

2 Sessions

2 Full days

£46

£46- £48

£46-£48

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks Tea for babies & optional for over 2’s

Exciting Garden Forest Schools

Nappies Hot lunch Snacks

Opposite Queen Street Gardens

Hot lunch Snacks

Secure play area plus key to private garden

Nappies Hot lunch Snacks

Court Yard play area plus key to private garden

Music Banbino Beats Swimming Ball Skills Yoga

Excellent 6,5,6,6= 23 (Aug 2015)

Good Various outings

4,4,4,4= 16 (Sept 2014)

Spanish Swimming Football

Very Good 5,5,5,5= 20 (Mar 2015) Very Good

Ball Skills Yoga

5,5,5,5= 20 (Mar 2015)

BRIGHT HORIZONS @ ANNANDALE 37 Annandale Street Lane EH7 4LS 0131 557 5567 annandale@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Capacity: 59 Age Range: 3mths-5yrs Session Times: 7.30am-6pm (7.30am - 1pm, 1pm - 6pm) Min Sessions: 4 Sessions Full Day Fees: £53-£58 Included in Fees : Breakfast , Hot lunch

Light Tea and Snacks Outdoor facilities: Enclosed rear garden Specialists & Activities: Sparkle Arts, Football & Bilingual Staff Rating: Excellent 6,5,6,6 = 23 (Aug 2013) Featured on : Page 46

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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CENTRAL

Nursery Address & Contact

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact

Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Full Day Fees

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

Specialists & Activities

*Ratings (date inspected)

HERIOT HILL NURSERY 32/4 Heriot Hill Terrace EH7 4DY 0131 557 9907 liz@heriothillnursery.com heriothillnursery.com

Capacity: 132 Age Range: 0-5yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm Half days for over 3’s Min Sessions: 2 Full days Full Day Fees: £48 Included in Fees : Hot lunch and Snacks

Outdoor facilities: Each age group have their own garden and play areas Specialists & Activities: Drama, Spanish and Yoga Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (Jan 2015) Featured on : Page 20

BROUGHTON

THE EDINBURGH NURSERY - ZERO 71a Broughton Street EH1 3RJ 0131 556 3373 edinburghnursery@btconnect.com edinburghnursery.com

Capacity: 9 Age Range: 0 - 2yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm Min Sessions: 2 Full days Full Day Fees: £43 - £50 Included in Fees : Breakfast, Hot lunch, Afternoon Tea and Snacks

Outdoor facilities: French doors lead out on to garden area Specialists & Activities: German, French, Spanish, Polish Rating: 5,5,5,5 = Very Good ( Aug 2014) Featured on : Page 20

THE EDINBURGH NURSERY - ONE 13 East London Street EH7 4BN 0131 557 9014 edinburghnursery@btconnect.com edinburghnursery.com

Capacity: 18 Age Range: 0 - 2yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm Min Sessions: 2 Full days Full Day Fees: £43 - £50 Included in Fees : Breakfast, Hot lunch, Afternoon Tea and Snacks

Outdoor facilities: Purpose built outdoor courtyard and play area and shared nursery garden Specialists & Activities: Baby Yoga, German, French, Spanish, Polish Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 ( Aug 2014 ) Featured on : Page 20

THE EDINBURGH NURSERY - TWO 3 Beaverhall Road EH7 4JQ 0131 556 9252 edinburghnursery@btconnect.com edinburghnursery.com

Capacity: 50 Age Range: 0yrs - 3yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm Min Sessions: 2 Full days Full Day Fees: £43 - £50 Included in Fees : Breakfast, Hot lunch, Afternoon Tea and Snacks

Outdoor facilities: Purpose built outdoor courtyard and play area and shared nursery garden Specialists & Activities: German, French, Spanish, Polish Rating: Good 4,4,4,4= 16 (Dec 2014 ) Featured on : Page 20

THE EDINBURGH NURSERY - THREE 4 Beaverhall Road EH7 4JQ 0131 557 5675 edinburghnursery@btconnect.com edinburghnursery.com

Capacity: 18 Age Range: 3yrs - 4yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm Min Sessions: 2 Full days Full Day Fees: £43 - £50 Included in Fees : Breakfast, Hot lunch, Afternoon Tea and Snacks

THE EDINBURGH NURSERY - FOUR 129 Broughton Road EH7 4JH 0131 557 5675 edinburghnursery@btconnect.com edinburghnursery.com

Capacity: 27 Age Range: 4yrs - 5yrs Session Times: 8am-6pm Min Sessions: 2 Full days Full Day Fees: £43 - £50 Included in Fees : Breakfast, Hot lunch, Afternoon Tea and Snacks

Outdoor facilities: Lovely bright coloured courtyard & garden Specialists & Activities: German, French, Spanish, Polish Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (Sept 2013 ) Featured on : Page 20

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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CENTRAL & NORTH Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Outdoor Facilities

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Nappies Wipes Hot lunch Snacks

Large fully enclosed garden

Spanish Yoga, Drama Swimming Cookery Dancing Forest School

Hot lunch Snacks

Large fully enclosed garden

Music Drama French Football

Included in Fees

£49

NORTH EDINBURGH INVERLEITH Arbor Green Nursery 22 Arboretum Ave, EH4 1HP 0131 343 2345 info@arborgreennursery.com arborgreennursery.com The Orchard Nursery 29 Inverleith Row EH3 5QH 0131 552 5000 edinburgh@orchard-nursery.co.uk orchard-nursery.co.uk

8am-5.45pm

3mths-5yrs

(8am-1pm 1pm-5.45pm)

7am-6pm

3mths-5yrs

(7am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

3 Sessions

2 Sessions

£47-£48

Excellent 6,6,6,6=24 (Jan 2014)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Nov 2014)

PILTON Crewe Road Nursery Ltd 124 Crewe Road South EH4 2NY 0131 332 8392 creweroadnursery@tiscali.co.uk creweroadnurseryedinburgh.com Bright Sparks Nursery 65 Telford Road EH4 2AX 0131 315 3214 info@brightsparks-nursery.com brightsparks-nursery.com North Edinburgh Childcare 18b Ferry Road Avenue EH4 4BL 0131 332 8001 info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

55 0-5yrs

70 0-5yrs

55 4mths-12yrs

8am-5.45pm (8am - 1pm 1pm - 5.45pm)

2 Sessions

£41-£45

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

8am-6pm

Under 2’s Full day

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2yrs+ 2 Sessions

Snacks BYO lunch

Excellent Large garden

Yoga French

5,5,6,5=21 (Oct 2014)

£52 - £55

Hot lunch Snacks

Outside play area

Trips

Fee based on ability to pay

Hot lunch Snacks

3 Garden Areas Forest Schools Garden

Trips to Zoo Castle Fringe Beach

£50

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Outside play area with access to David Lloyd leisure facilities

Babble to chatter initiative Music Specialist

New nursery awaiting inspection

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Nov 2014)

GRANTON & NEWHAVEN Busy Bees -Newhaven David Lloyd Club, Newhaven Place EH6 4LX 0131 467 4647 edinburgh.newhaven@busybees.com busybees.com

58 0-5yrs

7.30-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Mar 2015)

WATERFRONT NURSERY Edinburgh’s Telford College 350 West Granton Road, EH5 1QE 0131 559 4080 waterfrontnursery@ edinburghcollege.ac.uk waterfrontnursery.co.uk

Capacity: 135 Age Range: 3mths- 5yrs Session Times: 8am - 6pm 8am - 1pm, 1pm - 6pm Min Sessions: 2 Sessions Full Day Fees: £40 - £45 Included in Fees : Hot lunch Snacks

Outdoor facilities: Garden areas for all age groups, playground with soft surface Specialists & Activities: Step it up Dance, Multi-Sports Rating: Good 4,4,4,4=16 (March 2015) Featured on : Page 68

TRINITY Bonnington House Nursery 159 Newhaven Road EH6 4QA 0131 555 4140 claire@bonningtonhousenursery.co.uk bonningtonhousenursery.co.uk Summerside Kindergarten 1 Summerside Street EH6 4NT 0131 554 6560 summersidekindergarten@blueyonder. co.uk

103 3mths - 5yrs

35 3mths - 5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

3- 4 Sessions

£51-£53

8am-5.45pm (8am-1pm 1pm-5.45pm)

4 Sessions

£48

Nappies Hot lunch Snack

Two spacious well equipped gardens for all ages forest area Access to park

French Drama Ball Skills

Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Walled garden

Music Movements Gardening Activities

summersidekindergarten.org

Excellent 6,6,6,6=24 (May 2014)

Very Good 4,5,6,5=20 (2013)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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NORTH

Full Day Fees

CENTRAL

Nursery Address & Contact

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact Trinity Tots Nursery 9 Granton Road EH5 3QJ 0131 551 3020 trinitytotsam@aol.co.uk www.trinitytotsnursery.co.uk

Capacity & Age Range 36 0-5yrs

Session Times

Minimum Full Day Sessions Fees

8am-5.45pm (8am-12.45pm 1pm-5.45pm)

2 Sessions

£48

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

Nappies Hot lunch Snacks

Enclosed garden

Nappies Hot Lunch Snacks

Extensive gardens with play, planting & digging areas

Tap Enjoy-a-ball Yoga Trips

Snacks BYO lunch

Secluded garden

French Dance

Dancing Swimming Spanish

Good 4,4,4,4 =16 (Dec 2014)

LEITH Forbes Childrens Nursery 12 Claremont Park Leith Links EH6 7PJ 0131 553 5068 forbescncp@btconnect.com forbesnursery.com Headstart Nursery School 16 Queen Charlotte Street EH6 6AT 0131 555 0700 leith@headstartnursery.co.uk headstartnursery.co.uk

72 3mths-5yrs

67 3mths-5yrs

7.30am-6pm 7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm

8am-6pm 8am-1pm 1pm-6pm

4 Sessions

£53-£56

Excellent 6,5,5,6=22 (Dec 2013) Adequate

3 Sessions

£49-£53

3,3,3,3=12 (Jun 2015)

WEST EDINBURGH MURRAYFIELD / STENHOUSE Bright Sparks Nursery 58 Saughton Crescent EH12 5SP 0131 313 1280 info@brightsparks-nursery.com brightsparks-nursery.com Murrayfield Nursery 52 Saughton Crescent , EH12 5SP 0131 346 4459 info@themurrayfieldnursery.co.uk themurrayfieldnursery.co.uk The Montessori Nursery School Church of the Good Shepherd (Hall) Murrayfield Avenue EH12 6AU 0131 346 8921 jpark@montessori-edinburgh.org.uk themontessorinurseryschool.com

48 0-5yrs

90 6wks-5yrs

8am-6pm (part-time 4hr or 6hr slots)

8am - 6pm

8.45pm12.30pm

3yrs-6yrs

(Term times only)

2 Sessions

2 Full days

3 Sessions

£52 - £55

£43 - £53

£985£1,340 per term 3 or 5 mornings

Hot lunch Snacks

Very large well equipped garden

Sensory Garden Large play area

Very Good Soccer Tots Dance

(Oct 2013)

Enjoy-a-ball Music Dance

Well equipped large garden and vegetable patch Outside classroom

Nature Club 3x Montessori teachers Cookery Baking

Breakfast Hot lunch Tea Snacks

Garden and climbing area

Yoga Swimming

Nappies Wipes Formula Milk Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Safe well equipped play area and nature area

Snack (mornings only)

5,5,5,5=20

Excellent 5,5,5,6=21 (Dec 2014)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Feb 2015)

CORSTORPHINE / SOUTH GYLE Edinburgh Day Nursery David Lloyd Health Club Glasgow Road EH12 8GZ 0131 334 8055 edinburgh@asquithnurseries.co.uk asquithnurseries.co.uk Jigsaw Childcare Maybury House, 40 Turnhouse Road EH12 8LX 0131 339 5557 turnhouse@jigsaw-childcare.com jigsaw-childcare.com Wee Gems Nursery Croileagan Nursery 6a Featherhall Avenue EH12 7TQ 0131 334 2960 edinburgh@weegems.com weegems.com

76 3mths-5yrs

66 3mths - 5yrs

70 0 - 5yrs

7.30am-6.30pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6.30pm)

7.30am-6pm

No Minimum

2 Full Days

£61

£45

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£47- £48

Nappies Wipes Hot lunch Snacks

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Aug 2013)

Climbing Soft Play Planting area Baby Garden Mud Kitchen

Dance Multi-ball Skills Music

Very Good 4,4,5,4=17 (Nov 2014)

Very Good French Mandarin

4,4,5,5=18 (2012)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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NORTH • WEST Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

Minimum Full Day Sessions Fees

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Outdoor Facilities

Wipes Creams Hot lunch Snacks

Large secure garden with decking area for babies

Various activities (pick up and drop off to school nursery)

Large garden

Football Yoga

BARNTON Leaps and Bounds Nursery 56a Drum Brae North EH4 8AZ 0131 339 1490 info@leapsandboundsnursery.co.uk leapsandboundsnursery.co.uk

Peek-a-Boo 12 Parkgrove Loan EH4 7QX 0131 339 9161 hello@peek-a-boo-nursery.co.uk peek-a-boo-nursery.co.uk

47 0-5yrs

67 3mths-5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1.30pm-6pm)

1 Full Day

£46-£48

5,5,5,5=20 (Jul 2014)

Excellent

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

Very Good

No min

£44-£46

Snacks BYO lunch

6,6,6,6=24 (Oct 2014)

CRAMOND

BRIGHT HORIZONS@CRAMOND 26 Whitehouse Road EH4 6PH 0131 336 3222 cramond@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Little Monkeys Nursery Cramond House Kirk Cramond EH4 6HZ 0131 336 3089 cramondhouse@btconnect.com littlemonkeysnursery.com

Capacity: 101 Age Range: 3mths- 5yrs Session Times: 7.30am - 6.30pm 7.30am-1pm, 1pm - 6.30pm Min Sessions: No minimum Full Day Fees: £53- £57 Included in Fees : Breakfast, Hot lunch, Tea, Snacks

100 3mths-5yrs

Outdoor facilities: Dedicated gardens for under 2’s and over 2’s Specialists & Activities: Jo-Jingles, Yoga, Food Monster Rating: Very Good 5,4,6,5 = 20 (Aug 2013) Featured on : Page 46

7.30am-6.30pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6.30pm)

2 Sessions

£47-£50

Gym, languages music hairdresser environment teacher

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Extensive outdoor facilities

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Secure garden with safety surface

Music Talking Time

Hot lunch Snacks

Large grass area with lots of toys

Outings in own mini bus

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot Lunch Tea

Garden, areas for each age group and new all weather surface

Caterpillar Music

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot lunch

Secure front and back garden

Spanish Amigos

Excellent 5,5,6,6=22 (Apr 2015)

GORGIE Scallywags Children’s Nursery 62 Longstone Road EH14 2BA 0131 443 2002 scallywags2008@hotmail.co.uk scallywagschildrensnursery.co.uk

45 6wks - 5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£45-£48

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Oct 2014)

WESTER HAILES Smilechildcare 17 Calder Grove EH11 4LZ 0131 476 7800 mailbox@smilechildcare.co.uk smilechildcare.co.uk

80 0-5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£16-£32

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Jan 2015)

GYLE Busy Bees -Edinburgh Park 1 Lockside Park Edinburgh Business Park EH12 9DF 0131 339 1245 edinburgh.park@busybees.com busybees.com

93 0-5yrs

7.30am-6pm (7.30am12.45pm 12.45am-6pm)

2 Sessions

£45-£48

Very Good 5,4,5,4=18 (Aug 2013)

INGLISTON Little Flyers Nursery 4a Ingliston Road By Ingliston Newbridge EH28 8AU 0131 335 3679 littleflyers@hotmail.co.uk littleflyersnursery.com

21 3mths-5yrs

7.30-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£46-£48

Good 4,3,4,3=14 (May 2015)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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WEST

Included in Fees

NORTH

Nursery Address & Contact

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact

Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Full Day Fees

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£45-£47

1/2 acre of land and a small orchard to the rear of the garden

Dance Yoga French Football Music

Very Good

Snacks BYO lunch

New nursery awaiting inspection

KIRKLISTON Kirkliston Orchard Nursery 24 Newliston Road Kirliston EH29 9EA 0131 333 4621 kirkliston@orchard-nursery.co.uk orchard-nursery.co.uk Leaps and Bounds Nursery 15 Main Street Kirkliston EH29 9AE 0131 333 2769 kirkliston@orchard-nursery.co.uk orchard-nursery.co.uk

46 0 - 5yrs

78 0 - 5yrs (including after school)

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6.00pm)

7.30am-6.15pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6.00pm)

2 Sessions

No minimum

£41-£43

Wipes Creams Hot lunch Snacks

Large garden

Pick up and drop off to school and nursery

£50 - £54

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Very large walled garden with all weather learning and castle play areas.

Drama Music Sport

Nappies Hot lunch (organic where possible)

Large secure garden

Enjoy-a-Ball Sparkle Arts Tatty Bumpkin Mandarin Gymini

Nappies Hot lunch (organic where possible)

Beautiful garden and vegetable patch

Enjoy-a-Ball Tatty Bumpkin

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Dinner

Large state-of-theart all weather surface garden

Enjoy-a-ball Outings

Nappies Snacks BYO lunch

Forest School. Well equipped garden

Yoga Tennis Music Dance Care Home visits

Breakfast Snacks BYO lunch

Small well equipped garden

Hibs community services Sparkle Arts

Nappies Wipes Snacks BYO lunch

Secure out door area

5,5,5,5=20 (Aug 2013)

SOUTH EDINBURGH BRUNTSFIELD Little Voices Nursery 46 Bruntsfield Place EH10 44Q 0131 229 1970 info@littlevoicesbruntsfield.co.uk www.littlevoicesnurseries.co.uk Forbes Childrens Nursery 5 Forbes Road EH10 4EF 0131 229 5511 forbescnbr@btconnect.com forbesnursery.com Forbes Childrens Nursery 7 Bruntsfield Terrace EH10 4EX 0131 228 4513 forbescngr@btconnect.com forbesnursery.com Arcadia Nursery Max Born Crescent EH9 3BF 0131 650 7007 info.arcadia@ed.ac.uk www.arcadianursery.co.uk

76 3mths-5yrs

25 3mths-5yrs

55 3mths-5yrs

113 3mths-5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

4 Sessions

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

4 Sessions

£54-£57

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

4 Sessions

£54-£57

7.30am-6pm (7.30am - 1pm 1pm - 6pm)

4 Sessions

£48

Very Good 5,5,5,5=18 (Feb 2015) Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Feb 2014) Good 4,4,4,4= 16 (Jul 2014)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Oct 2013)

MARCHMONT / MEADOWS Meadows Nursery 5 Millerfield Place EH9 1LW 0131 667 5316 mfp@meadowsnurseries.com meadowsnurseries.com Royal Hospital for Sick Children Day Nursery 11 Millerfiled Place EH9 1LW 0131 536 0683 elaine.brown@luht.scot.nhs.uk Stepping Stones Nursery 21(a) Millerfield Place EH9 1LW 0131 668 4249 info@steppingstones-nursery.com steppingstones-nursery.com

44 6mths-5yrs

22 3mths-5yrs

18 0-3yrs

8am-6pm

2 Full Days

£46-£49

7.30am-5.45pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-5.45pm)

2 Sessions

7am-6pm

16 Hours min

Flexible Hours

Hourly

£25-£33

£4.70 per hour

Very Good 5,4,5,5=19 (Jan 2015)

Good 4,4,4,4 =16 (Jul 2014)

Very Good Outings

5,5,5,5=20 (Jul 2014)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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Stepping Stones Nursery 1 Chalmers Crescent EH9 1TW 0131 667 9697 info@steppingstones-nursery.com steppingstones-nursery.com

Capacity & Age Range

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

7am-6pm

16 Hours min

3yrs-5yrs

Flexible Hours

Hourly

Full Day Fees

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£4.70 per hour

Nappies Wipes Snacks BYO lunch

Garden with planting area

Hot lunch (for over 2yrs), snacks

Garden with astro all-weather surface

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected) Very Good Enjoy-a-Ball Yoga

5,5,5,5=20 (Jul 2014)

NEWINGTON Playdays Nursery School 4 East Suffolk Road EH16 5PJ 0131 662 0010 iplaydays@hotmail.co.uk playdaysnurseryschool.com

100 3mths-5yrs

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

3 Sessions

£39

French Soft play Dance P.E Taekwondo

Good 4,3,4,3=14 (Apr 2015)

ST MARGARET’S NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL 10 Craigmiller Park EH16 5NE 0131 662 0010 info@stmargaretsnursery.net stmargaretsnursery.net

Strawberry Hill Nursery 13 Minto Street EH16 5NE 0131 668 3300 enquiries@bertramuk.com strawberryhillnursery.co.uk

Capacity: 120 Age Range: 0 - 5yrs Session Times: 8am - 4pm 8am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: 4 Sessions Full Day Fees: £43 - £45 Included in Fees : Nappies, Wipes, Hot lunch, Snacks

100

Outdoor facilities: Large garden and planting area Specialists & Activities: Enjoy-a-Ball, French, Spark Arts Rating: Good 5,4,5,4=18 (Aug 2014) Featured on : 46

7.45am-6pm

3mths-5yrs

(7.45am12.45pm 1pm-6pm)

8am-6pm

3mths-5yrs

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

8am-6pm

3mths-5yrs

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

No Minimum

£44-£47

Formula Milk Nappies Wipes Snacks Breakfast Hot lunch

Large garden with planting area and greenhouse

Swimming Spanish Yoga

Large Garden

Leaps ‘n’ Bounds Sparkle Arts Baby Ballet Music

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (2014)

GRANGE Kidzcare- Grange Loan Nursery 133 Grange Loan EH9 2HB 0131 668 2797 kidzcare.org info@kidzcare.org Kidzcare- Norwood House Nursery 9 Kilgraston Road EH9 2DX 0131 668 2797 kidzcare.org info@kidzcare.org

4 Sessions

£50-£60

Snacks Hot lunch

Large Garden

Sparkle Arts Baby Ballet Music

Very Good 5,5,5,4=19 (Aug 2014)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Dec 2014)

PRESTONFIELD Little Monkeys Nursery 28 Kilmaurs Road EH16 5DP 0131 667 5544 kilmaurs@littlemonkeysnursery.com littlemonkeysnursery.com Priestfield House Nursery 89 Priestfield Road EH16 5JD 0131 620 2379 info@priestfieldnursery.com

60 3mths-5yrs

31 3mths-5yrs

7am-7pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

8am-6pm (8am-12.45pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

No Minimum

£40 - £41

£42

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Outdoor play area Indoor ball pool

Seasonal activity schedule

Hot Lunch Snacks

Secure garden

Sessions in community centre

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Dec 2014)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Dec 2014)

MORNINGSIDE Childsplay Nursery 8 Falcon Road EH10 4AH 0131 447 0077 childsplaynursery@btconnect.com childsplaynurseries.co.uk

100 0-5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

No Minimum

£47-£49

Hot lunch Snack

Large garden and play area

Step up Dance Swimming Multi-Sports Forest School

Very Good 4,4,4,4= 16 ( (Dec 2013)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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Nursery Address & Contact

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact Greenhill Montessori Nursery 3 Greenhill Park EH10 4DW 0131 629 0787 info@greenhillmontessori.co.uk greenhillmontessori.co.uk Headstart Nursery School 64-68 Morningside Drive EH10 5NU 0131 447 4778 morningside@headstartnursery.co.uk headstartnursery.co.uk

Capacity & Age Range 20 18mths-5yrs

52 9mths-5yrs

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

8.30am5.30pm (9am-12pm 1pm-5.30pm)

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

Full Day Fees

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

Specialists & Activities

Refurbished garden with mud kitchen and sensory path

Spanish Bi-lingual Nursery Montessori teaching Science Music

3 Sessions

£25-£45

Snacks BYO Lunch

3 Sessions

£48-£52

Snacks Use of BYO Lunch adjoining park

Hip-Hop Dance Enjoy-a-ball French

*Ratings (date inspected)

Good 4,4,5,5=18 (Jan 2014)

Very Good 4,4,5,5=18 (Jan 2014)

GREENBANK Little City Nursery 2a Rattray Drive EH10 5TH 0131 446 0101 manager@city-nursery.co.uk city-nursery.co.uk The City Nursery, 47 Greenbank Drive EH10 5SA 0131 446 0088 manager@city-nursery.co.uk city-nursery.co.uk

7.30am-6pm

0-28 mths

(7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

7.30am-6pm

28mth-5yrs

(7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£51

£45-£51

Hot Lunch Snacks

Good

Out door areas off the playrooms

Sparkle Arts

Large garden area

Ballet Enjoy-a-ball Sparkle Arts

4,4,4,4=16 (2013) Good 5,4,4,3=16 (Feb 2015)

MERCHISTON

BRIGHT HORIZONS @ BRUNTSFIELD 7 Blantyre Terrace EH10 5AD 0131 447 9797 bruntsfield@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Corner House Day Nursery 2 South Gillsland Road, EH10 5DE 0131 447 4050 info@cornerhousenursery.co.uk cornerhousenursery.co.uk bertramnurserygroup.com Corner House Day Nursery II 2 Spylaw Road, EH10 5BH 0131 229 1500 info@cornerhousenursery.co.uk cornerhousenursery.co.uk bertramnurserygroup.com Melville House Nursery 41 Polwarth Terrace EH11 1NL 0131 313 0111 melvillehouse@aol.com childcarescotlandnurseries.co.uk

Capacity: 49 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 8am - 6pm 8am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: 4 Sessions Full Day Fees: £51 - £55 Included in Fees : Snacks, Hot lunch

58 3mths-5yrs

69 3mths-5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

Outdoor facilities: Garden with safe play surface Specialists & Activities: French, Yoga, Multi-Sports Food Monster Rating: Very Good 4,4,4,5 = 20 (Nov 2014) Featured on : Page 46

2 Full Days Under 3’s 3 Sessions Over 3’s

£46-£52

Snacks Hot lunch

Large Garden and play area

Wide variety of in house activities

New nursery owner, awaiting inspection

£46-£52

Snacks Hot lunch

Large Garden play area

Wide variety of in house activities

New nursery owner, awaiting inspection

£46-£52

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot lunch

Large Garden

Dance Sparkle Arts Spanish

105 3mths-5yrs (after school club and holiday club up to 12 years old)

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

1 Full day

Very Good 5,4,4,4=17 (Feb 2015)

CRAIGLOCKHART

CRANLEY NURSERY - CRAIGLOCKHART 38 Craiglockhart Avenue EH14 1LT 0131 444 0880 shelley@cranleynursery.co.uk cranleynursery.co.uk

Capacity: 57 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 8am - 6pm 8am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: 3 Sessions Full Day Fees: £46 - £50 Included in Fees : Nappies, Wipes Snacks, BYO Lunch

Outdoor facilities: Fully equipped garden and planting area and car park Specialists & Activities: Music, Enjoy-a-ball, Baby Sensory, Yoga Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5, = 20 (Mar 2015) Featured on : Back cover

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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Little Monkeys 1 Craiglockhart Terrace EH14 1AJ 0131 443 8701 craiglockhart@littlemonkeysnursery.com littlemonkeysnursery.com

Capacity & Age Range

Session Times 8am-6pm

108 0-5yrs

Minimum Full Day Sessions Fees

(8am-1pm/3pm 1pm-6pm)

3 Sessions

£44-£46

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Large Garden

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Snacks BYO lunch

Lawn area and rubber play area

Enjoy-a-ball Music A Star Sports

Woodland garden areas for each age group

Drama Football Jo Jingles

Dance Gym Music Languages

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Jan 2014)

COLINTON Colinton Private Nursery 22 Dreghorn Loan EH13 0DC 0131 477 7330 info@colinton.org.uk colinton.org

8am-6pm

(8am-1pm 1.15pm-6pm)

0-5yrs

No Minimum

£45-£48

Very Good 4,4,5,4=17 (Jul 2013)

CRANLEY NURSERY - COLINTON Paties Road Pavilion 66 Katesmill Road EH14 1JF 0131 441 3804 kelly@cranleynursery.co.uk cranleynursery.co.uk

Lanark Road Nursery 305 Lanark Road EH14 2LL 0131 441 5678 lanarkroadnursery@hotmail.co.uk

Capacity: 25 Age Range: 2yrs - 5yrs Session Times: 8am - 6pm 8am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: 3 Sessions Full Day Fees: £46 Included in Fees : Snacks, BYO Lunch

66 6wks -5yrs

7.30am-6pm

Outdoor facilities: Front garden, allotment, orchard, adventure playground, use of football pitch Specialists & Activities: Music, Enjoy-a-ball, Baby Sensory, Yoga Rating: Very Good 4,4,5,4 = 17 (Dec 2014 ) Featured on : Back cover

2 Full Days

£45

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot Lunch

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Apr 2014)

CRANLEY NURSERY - LANARK ROAD 438 Lanark Road EH13 0NJ 0131 441 2200 carron@cranleynursery.co.uk cranleynursery.co.uk

Capacity: 69 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 7.30am - 6pm 7.30am - 12.30pm, 12.30pm-6pm Min Sessions: 3 Sessions Full Day Fees: £46-£50 Included in Fees : Nappies, Snacks, BYO Lunch

Outdoor facilities: Large outdoor play area plus pre-school annex Specialists & Activities: Music, Enjoy-a-ball, Baby Sensory, Yoga Rating: New nursery owner, awaiting inspection. Featured on : Pg 4 & back cover

LIBERTON Carebears Childrens Nursery 55 Liberton Gardens EH16 6JT 0131 672 1911 carebearsliberton@gmail.com carebearschildrensnursery.co.uk Chapter One Childcare 50 Kirk Brae EH16 6HT 0131 664 3031 info@chapteronechildcare.com chapteronechildcare.com

7.30am-6.30pm

0 - 5yrs

(7.30am-1pm 1pm-6.30pm)

8am-6pm

0 -5yrs

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

No Minimum

£41

£43-£49

Nappies Breakfast Hot Lunch Tea

Large secure garden

Snacks Hot Lunch

Large Garden Forest School

Spanish Caterpillar Music Languages Sparkle Arts Spanish Music Drama Enjoy-a-ball

Good 4,4,4,3=15 (Jan 2015) Excellent 6,5,5,5=21 (Apr 2015)

EDINBURGH MONTESSORI ARTS SCHOOL Mill House Tower Mains Studios, 18n Liberton Brae EH16 6AE 0131 672 3851 office@emaschool.co.uk emaschool.co.uk

Outdoor Nursery Edinburgh at Mother Goose Nursery 50 Howdenhall Road EH16 6PJ 0131 620 4380 outdoornurseryedinburgh@gmail.com mgnursery.co.uk

Capacity: 60 Age Range: 0 - 5yrs Session Times: 8.30am - 5.30pm 9am - 12pm/12.30pm/3.30pm Min Sessions: 3 - 5 Sessions Full Day Fees: £43 - £53 Included in Fees : Snacks, BYO lunch

38 0 -5yrs

Outdoor facilities: Garden with planting area and paddock Specialists & Activities: Art, Music Drama, Dance, Spanish, Montessori Teachers, After school & Holiday Clubs Rating: Good 4,4,4,4 = 16 (Sep 2014 ) Featured on : Page 38

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£41-£42

Breakfast Snacks Hot Lunch Outdoor clothing

Outdoor focused woodland play parks Three gardens

Swimming Yoga Outdoor cooking

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Mar 2015)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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Nursery Address & Contact

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact Little Learners Nursery 98 Lasswade Road EH16 6SU 0131 664 3434 info@llnursery.co.uk llnursery.co.uk The Owl and the Pussycat Nursery 1 Claverhouse Drive EH16 6BR 0131 664 1345 manageropc@aol.co.uk owlandpussycat.net

Capacity & Age Range 59 0 - 5yrs

40 0 -5yrs

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£41-£46

Snacks Hot Lunch

Areas for each age group and cycle track

Jo Jingles Football

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot Lunch

Secure large garden Mud garden Nature trail

Monkey Drama

Snacks Hot Lunch

Landscaped garden with astro turf and veg patch

Weekly language class music fitness

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks

Large outdoor area with trike track

A Star Sports (Included)

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snacks Wipes

Large garden Mud kitchen Eco School Green Flag

Jo Jingles Music French Spanish Horse Riding

Adequate

Creative dance, Music, Spanish, Mini Kickers (all included)

Good

7.30am-6pm 3 Session

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

8am-6pm 2 Session

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

Specialists *Ratings & (date Activities inspected)

Full Day Fees

£42 - £44

Good 3,4,4,4=15 (Aug 2014) Weak 2,2,2,2=8 (May 2015)

GILMERTON Blossom Tree Childrens Nursery 2 Newtoft Street EH17 8RE 0131 664 4944 julie@blossomtree.org.uk blossomtree.org.uk Pinocchio’s Children’s Nurseries 6 Ferniehill Road EH17 7AB 0131 664 3276 gilmerton@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk pinocchiosnursery.co.uk Start Bright Nursery 449 Gilmerton Rd EH17 7JG 0131 629 4948 manager@startbrightnursery.co.uk www.startbrightnursery.co.uk

31 3mths -5yrs

48 0 - 5yrs

56 0 - 5yrs

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions (flexible)

£42

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£42-£43

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£42-£43

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Oct 2013)

Very Good 5,4,5,5=19 (Dec 2013)

2,3,2,2= 9 (Jul 2015)

FAIRMILEHEAD

BRIGHT HORIZONS @ MORTON MAINS Morton Mains Farm House 37 Winton Loan EH10 7AW 0131 445 4450 morton@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Fairmile House Nursery 2 Oxgangs Road EH10 7AU 0131 445 1566 info@fairmilehousenursery.co.uk fairmilehouse.co.uk

Capacity: 75 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 7.30am - 6pm 7.30am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: 2 Sessions Full Day Fees: £52 - £58 Included in Fees : Wipes, Snacks, Breakfast and Hot Lunch

55 3mths-5yrs

Outdoor facilities: Large garden on a farm Specialists & Activities: Jo Jingles, Step it up Dance Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (Aug 2013) Featured on : Page 46

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£40-£42

Breakfast Snacks BYO Lunch

Two gardens grassed and paved

4,4,4,4=16 (Jul 2015)

CRANLEY NURSERY - BUCKSTON 226 Braid Road EH10 6NZ 0131 445 2227 lorna@cranleynursery.co.uk cranleynursery.co.uk

Capacity: 73 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 8am - 6pm 8am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: 3 Sessions Full Day Fees: £45 - £47 Included in Fees: Nappies, Wipes, Snacks, BYO Lunch

Outdoor facilities: Large secure garden Specialists & Activities: Music, Enjoy-a-ball, Baby Sensory, Yoga Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (Mar 2015) Featured on : Back cover

CURRIE Pinocchio’s Children’s Nurseries First Gate Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Campus EH14 4AS 0131 451 5236 heriot-watt@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk pinocchiosnursery.co.uk Currie Chilrdren’s Nursery 79 Riccarton Mains Road, EH4 5NB 07852 463004 currienursery@btinternet.com currienursery.co.uk

55 0-5yrs

53 0-5yrs

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

3 Sessions

No Minimum

£45-£46

£44-£45

Breakfast Hot Lunch Snacks Nappies Baby Milk

Hot Lunch Snacks

Large garden Mini Kickers with under Boogie Beats 2’s area, A Star Sports woodland (included) and park

Large garden

Music Dance Sports

Good 4,3,4,3=14 (Jan 2015) Adequate 3,3,3,3=12 (Oct 2014)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Full Day Fees

Outdoor Facilities

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Nappies Wipes Snacks BYO Lunch

Garden with soft top safe surface

Very Good Walks in local area 5,5,5,5=20 (2013)

Nappies Wipes Snacks BYO Lunch

Garden with soft top safe surface

P.E Mini Kickers

Recently refurbished large garden and veg patch

Spanish Football Multi-sports Swimming and Trips

BALERNO Jigsaw Babies 32 Main Street Balerno EH14 7EQ 0131 449 4516 mairead@jigsaw-nurseries.co.uk Jigsaw Nursery 5 Main Street Balerno EH14 7EQ 0131 449 4516 mairead@jigsaw-nurseries.co.uk

8am-6pm

(8am-1pm 1 pm-6pm)

0-2yrs

7.30am-6pm

(7.30am-1pm 1 pm-6pm)

2-5yrs

2 Full Days

3 Sessions or 2 Full Days

£47

£45

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Jul 2015)

LOANHEAD Little Hawthorn Nursery 16 Hawthorn Gardens EH20 9EG 0131 440 3057 littlehawthornloanhead@gmail.com littlehawthorn.co.uk

7.30am-6pm

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

0-5yrs

2 Sessions Flexible

£42

Nappies Snack Hot Lunch

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (May 2015)

EAST EDINBURGH MEADOWBANK

BRIGHT HORIZONS @ ELSIE INGLIS 1 Waverley Park, Springs Gardens Abbey Hill EH8 8EW 0131 661 8551 elsies@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Capacity: 65 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 7.30am - 6pm 7.30am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: No minimum Full Day Fees: £55 - £58 Included in Fees : Snacks, Hot Lunch, Tea

Outdoor facilities: Play areas for each age group Specialists & Activities: Sparkle Arts, Step-it-up-dance, Zoo Lab Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (May 2015) Featured on : Page 46

CRAIGMILLER Kidzcare-Haystax Nursery Hays Business Centre, Hay Avenue EH16 4AQ 0131 657 0590 info@kidzcare.org kidzcare.org

19 3mths -5yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£32

Snacks Hot Lunch

Secure Garden

Own allotment Local walks

Very Good 5,4,5,5=19 (Feb 2015)

DUDDINGSTON Rocking Horse Nursery 60a Duddingston Road EH15 1SG 0131 669 0819 rockinghorsenursery@hotmail.co.uk activekidsdaynurseries.co.uk Cherrytrees Childrens Nursery 1c Duddingston Park, EH15 1JN 0131 669 0405 cherrytrees.littleacorns@virgin.net cherrytreesnurseries.co.uk

30 3mths -5yrs

117 5mths -5yrs

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-5.30pm)

3 Sessions

£43-£46

£42-£43

Snacks Hot Lunch

Secure Garden

Outing Swimming Sports Local walks

Snacks Hot lunch

Well equipped garden

Drama Jo jingles

Secure garden

Arts & Crafts Beach Trips

Very Good 5,5,5,5=19 (Aug 2015) Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Jul 2013)

PORTOBELLO Blossom Day Nursery 15b/c Bath Street EH15 1EZ 0131 657 2233 blossomdaynursery@gmail.com blossomdaynursery.co.uk Highland Fling 11 East Brighton Crescent EH15 1LR 0131 468 3456 HFenquiries@gmail.com highlandflingchildcare.com Kidzcare- Portobello 2 Windsor Place EH15 2AA 0131 669 5040 littlevips@btconnect.com edinburgh.little-vips.com

22 0yrs-8yrs

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

8am - 6pm

2yrs-12yrs

(Flexible hours)

54 3mths-5yrs

2 Sessions

£38-£41

£5 per hour

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£39-£40

Snacks BYO Lunch

Huge garden

Sensory garden secure safe surface play area

Art teacher Outdoor education trips inc. in fees

Yoga Caterpillar Music

Adequate 3,3,3,3=12 (Apr 2015) Excellent 6,6,6,6=24 (Aug 2013) Adequate 3,3,3,3=12 (Jun 2015)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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Included in Fees

SOUTH

Nursery Address & Contact

private NURSERIES

Nursery Address & Contact Seabeach Nursery 27 Straiton Place EH15 2BA 0131 657 3249 seabeachnursery@btconnect.com activekidsdaynurseries.co.uk The Brighton Nursery 9C Belfield Lane Portobello High Street EH15 2BL 0131 308 8589 brightonnursery@btconnect.com brightondaynursery.co.uk

Capacity & Age Range 25 0-5yrs

88 6mths-5yrs

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Full Day Fees

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£44 - £46

Snacks Wipes Hot Lunch

Small well equipped learning and play area

7.30am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Session

8am-5.45pm (8am-1pm 1.15pm-5.30pm)

4 Sessions

£47

Nappies Wipes Snack Hot Lunch

Large secure garden

Snacks Hot lunch

Two large play areas

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected) Good Swimming Sports

4,4,4,4=16 (Mar 2014)

Spanish Indoor Very Good soft play climbing wall 4,5,5,4=18 Forest kindergarten (Mar 2014) approach

EAST LOTHIAN (TRANENT, MUSSELBURGH, HADDINGTON & DUNBAR) Honest Toun Nursery 11-19 Stoneybank Terrace Musselburgh EH21 6LY 0131 665 5353 honesttounnursery@bertramuk.com honest-toun-nursery.co.uk Loretto Nursery Newfield House 1 New Street Musselburgh EH21 6HY 0131 285 1602 lorettonursery.com, lorettonursery@bertramuk.com Musselburgh Private Nursery 17-21 Bridge Street Musselburgh EH21 6AA T: 0131 653 2714 E: info@musselburghnursery.com www.musselburghnursery.com Links Nursery 8 Balcarres Road Musselburgh EH21 7SD T: 0131 665 0008 E: info@linksnursery.co.uk www.linksnursery.co.uk Almond Park Nursery 10-12 MacBeth Moir Rd Musselburgh EH21 8JE 0131 665 4136 almondparknursery.co.uk Pear Tree Nursery 32 Meadowpark Haddington EH41 4DS 01620 823585 info@peartreenurseries.co.uk peartreenurseries.co.uk The Pumpkin Patch 19 Church Street Haddington EH41 3EX 01620 822299 info@thepumpkinpatchnursery.co.uk thepumpkinpatchnursery.co.uk The Pumpkin Patch Edinburgh Road Dunbar EH42 1NS 01368 865898 info@thepumpkinpatchnursery.co.uk thepumpkinpatchnursery.co.uk

112 0-5yrs

104

8am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

£36-£38

8.30am12am/1pm/3pm 7.45am-6.30pm

Music, gym and modern foreign language specialists

£42-£44

Snacks Hot lunch

Large all weather surface gardens with planting areas

French Dance Music

2 Sessions

£45-£48

Snacks Hot lunch Tea

Large outdoor garden play areas

Dance Play-2-Learn

2 Sessions

£42-£46

Snacks Hot lunch

Two large outdoor play areas

In house activities

4 Sessions

£42-£46

Snacks Hot lunch

Large well equipped garden

Swimming Enjoy-a-ball Hullabalo

No Minimum

£47-£51

Snack BYO lunch

Large garden lots of activities

Music Drama Multi-Sports

£39-£49

Snacks BYO (Hot lunch £2.20)

Beautiful gardens,veg patch, tennis court.

Enjoy-a-ball, French Jo Jingle, Trips to the beach

8am-6pm

7.30am-6pm

0-5yrs

101 3mths-5yrs

88 3mths -5yrs

56 3mths-5yrs

65 3mths-5yrs

56 3mths-5yrs

(7.30am12.30pm/1pm 12.30pm-6pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

7.30am-6pm (7.30am12.50pm 1.10pm-6pm)

7.30am-6pm (8.50am- 1pm 1pm-5.10pm)

New nursery owners, awaiting inspection

£127£937 Monthly

All Year

3,3,2,2=10

Beautiful newly refurbished garden and access to whole school campus

No Minimum

Adequate

Caterpillar music (included)

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot Lunch Hot Tea (full time)

Term time option Wrap Around Care

0-5yrs

No Minimum

(Jun 2015)

Very Good 5,5,5,5= 20 (Aug 2015 )

Good 3,4,3,4= 14 ( May 2015 )

Very Good 4,3,3,3= 13 ( Jun 2015 )

Very Good 5,5,5,5= 20 ( Jun 2015 )

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Feb 2015)

Adequate 2,2,3,2=9 (Oct 14)

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Cherrytrees Childrens Nursery 3 Abbey Road Dunbar EH42 1JP 01368 860555 cherrytrees.dunbar@virgin.net cherrytreesnurseries.co.uk

01875 615953 info@abc45nursery.com abc45nursery.com Wee Scones Nursery 8 Haddington Road Tranent EH33 1HW 01875 616629 weesconesnursery@yahoo.co.uk Fenton Barns Nursery Fenton Barns North Berwick EH39 5BW 01620 850670 info@fentonbarnsnursery.co.uk fentonbarnsnursery.co.uk

Session Times

7am-6.30pm

0-12yrs

(8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

45 0-5yrs

32 3mths-5yrs

Minimum Sessions

2 Session

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£43-£44

Snacks Hot lunch for over 2’s (£2.25 under 2’s)

Gardens for each age group.

Enjoy-a-ball Art Dance Jo Jingles Swimming French

Hot lunch snacks

Large enclosed walled garden and smaller garden for younger age group

Football Visits & Outings

Local outings in own mini bus

7.30am-6pm (7.30am12.50pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Full days

£43-£45

7.30-6pm (7.30am12.30pm 1pm-6pm)

7am-6pm (7am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

3 Sessions

4 Sessions (if available)

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Full Day Fees

£41-£43

Snack BYO lunch

Large enclosed garden

£53 - £54

Breakfast Hot lunch Tea Nappies Wipes

Large garden Out door Nursery

Nappies Snack Hot Lunch

Large garden and veg patch

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Extensive, secure, well equipped garden.

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Extensive garden

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Feb 2013)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Jun 2015)

Very Good 5,5,4,4=18 (Jul 2015)

Very Good Local outings 5,5,5,5=20 (Sep 2015)

MIDLOTHIAN (DALKIETH, LASSWADE & PENICUIK) Little Hawthorn Nursery 46 Moorfoot View, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3EP 0131 261 6260 littlehawthornbonnyrigg@gmail.com littlehawthorn.co.uk Pinocchio’s Children’s Nurseries Newbattle Road Eskbank Dalkeith EH22 3AE 0131 654 0070 eskbank@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk pinocchiosnursery.co.uk The Abacus Nursery 3 Eskview Villas Eskbank Dalkeith EH22 3BN 0131 660 4567 info@abacusnursery.com abacusnursery.com Chapter One - Shawfair House Campend Farm Old Dalkeith Road Dalkeith EH22 1RS 0131 654 0186 info@chapteronechildcare.com chapteronechildcare.com Chapter One - The Country Park Nursery + Treetops Outdoor Nursery Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith EH22 2NA 0845 1771008 (option 1) info@chapteronechildcare.com chapteronechildcare.com Pinocchio’s Children’s Nurseries Eastfield Drive, Penicuik EH26 8EY 01968 679 007 penicuik@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk pinocchiosnursery.co.uk Wizkidz Nursery 20-24 Station Road Newtongrange EH22 4NB 0131 660 0077 wizkidz1908@hotmail.com wizkidz-nursery.co.uk

19 3mths-5yrs

76 3mths-5yrs

68 0-5 yrs

56 3mths-5yrs

70 + 20 3mths-5yrs

7.30am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

(7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

£43-£44

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

7.30-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

7.30am-6pm

0-5yrs

(7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

3mths-5yrs

£42

7.30am-6pm

2 Sessions Flexible

2 Session

No Minimum

2 Sessions

£40

£43 - £46

£46 - £49

£41-£42

7.30am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm Flexi Service)

3 Sessions

£42

Breakfast Lunch Snacks Wipes

Good Trips

4,4,4,4=16 (Jul 2014)

Good A-Star Sports French

4,3,4,3=14 (Jul 2015)

Adequate Mini Kickers

3,3,3,3=12 (Jul 2014)

Large garden and fun mud garden

Drama Music Teacher

Two Gardens

Nappies Breakfast Hot lunch Snack

Large Gardens

6,6,6,6=24 (Sep 2014)

Large garden situated in Dalkeith Boogie Beats Country Jo Jingles park and Adventure Playground

Nappies Formula Milk Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Excellent

Mini Kickers A-Star Sports (included)

New nursery awaiting inspection

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Feb 2015)

Very Good Soft Play Area

5,5,5,5=20 (Jul 2014)

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

THE LOTHIANS

Argyle Bridge Childrens Nursery Argyle Villa 45 Bridge Street Tranent. EH33 1AH

Capacity & Age Range

EAST

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Nursery Address & Contact Pinocchio’s Children’s Nurseries 14 School Green Lasswade EH18 1NB 0131 654 2914 lasswade@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk pinocchiosnursery.co.uk

Capacity & Age Range

57 3mths-5yrs

Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

£45 - £47

Nappies Formula Milk Breakfast Hot lunch Tea

Well equipped outdoor area

A-Star Sports Mini Kickers Nature Class

Nappies Wipes Snacks Breakfast Hot lunch

Large well quipped garden Eco garden

Baby Massage Baby Sensory Yoga Moo Music

Snacks Hot lunch

Secure outdoor area

Music & Movement

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Sessions

Specialists *Ratings (date & Activities inspected)

Full Day Fees

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Mar 2014)

WEST LOTHIAN (NEWBRIDGE, BROXBURN, LIVINGSTON & EAST CALDER) ABC Private Nursery 1 Beveridge Square Almondvale Livingston EH54 6QF 01506 413500 info@abcprivatenursery.co.uk abcprivatenursery.co.uk Claylands Nursery on a Farm Claylands Road Newbridge EH28 8LZ 0131 333 4701 claylandsnursery@btinternet.com claylandsnursery.co.uk Blossom Tree Childrens Nursery 1 Cedric Rise Dedridge, Livingston EH54 6JR 0131 664 4944 info@blossomtree.org.uk blossomtree.org.uk

62 0-5yrs

68 0-5yrs

30 3mths-5yrs

7.15am-6.15pm (7.15am-1pm 1pm-6.15pm)

1 Full Day or 2 Session

£38 -£41

7.30am-6.30pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

4,4,4,3=15 (2014) Adequate

7.30am-6pm (8am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

Good

1 Full Day

£42-£43

3,2,2,3=16 (Jul 2014)

No Minimum

Large well equipped garden

Weekly language class Music and Fitness

£45 - £46

Nappies Snacks BYO lunch

Large and secure outdoor area that is accessible to all

Caterpillar Music

£37-£39

Nappies Snacks Hot lunch

Garden and play area

Sparkle Arts Regular farm visits

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot lunch

Large play area with Canadian Play system and outdoor classroom

French Caterpillar Music Mandarin (included)

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot lunch

Garden and climbing play area

French Mandarin

Nappies Wipes Snacks Hot lunch

A secure and extensive outdoor area, with a separate baby garden.

French Mandarin Drama Mini Kickers

£40

Snacks Hot lunch

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (May 2014)

BRIGHT HORIZONS @ LIVINGSTON Bankton Square Murieston Livingston EH54 9EY 01506 462200 livingston@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.co.uk

Little Flyers 88 West Main Street Broxburn EH52 5LQ 01506 854066 hello@littleflyersnursery.com littleflyersnursery.com Step by Step 1 Simpson Parkway Kirkton Campus Livingston EH54 7BH 01506 466668 step-by-step@tiscali.co.uk stepbystep-childcare.co.uk Wee Gems Nursery - Boxburn 6 Dunnet Way East Mains Industrial Estate Broxburn EH52 5NN 01506 857325 info@weegems.com weegems.com Wee Gems Nursery - Livingston 2 Carmondean Centre Road South Carmondean Livingston EH54 8PT 01506 437437 livingston@weegems.com weegems.com Wee Gems Nursery - Armadale 2 Carmondean Centre Road South Carmondean Livingston EH54 8PT 01501 747130 armadale@weegems.com weegems.com

Capacity: 131 Age Range: 3mths - 5yrs Session Times: 7.30am - 6pm 7.30am - 1pm, 1pm-6pm Min Sessions: No minimum Full Day Fees: £49- £51 Included in Fees : Snacks, Hot Lunch

80 3mths-5yrs

54 0-5yrs

Outdoor facilities: All weather garden surrounded by woodland area Specialists & Activities: French, Caterpillar Music, Mini Kickers Rating: Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (Jul 2015) Featured on : Page 46

7.30am-6pm (7.30am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

2 Session

7.30am-6pm (7.30am12.30pm 1pm-6pm)

110

7am-6pm

0-5yrs

(7am-1pm 1pm-6pm)

7.15am-6.15pm

0-5yrs

(7.15am-1.15pm 1.15pm-6.15pm)

7am-6.30pm

0-5yrs

(7am-1pm 1pm-6.30pm)

2 Session

No minimum

2 Session

£44-£46

£43-£44

Very Good 5,5,5,4=19 (Mar 2015)

Good 4,4,4,3=15 (Jun 2015)

Very Good 5,5,5,5=20 (Oct 2013)

Good 4,4,4,4=16 (Mar 2015)

New nursery awaiting inspection

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Session Times

Minimum Sessions

Fees per term

Included in Fees

Outdoor Facilities

Specialists & Activities

*Ratings ( date inspected )

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL NURSERIES (TERM TIMES ONLY, SOME OFFER HOLIDAY CARE) Cargilfield Nursery School 45 Gamekeep’s Road EH4 6HU 0131 336 2207 cargilfield.com admin@cargilfield.com Clifton Hall Nursery School Newbridge EH28 8LQ 0131 333 1359 cliftonhall.org.uk, office@cliftonhall.org.uk The Compass School Nursery West Road Haddington EH41 3RD 01620 822642 thecompassschool.co.uk office@thecompassschool.co.uk The Edinburgh Academy Nursery Arboretum Road EH3 5PL 0131 624 4987 edinburghacademy.org.uk admissions@edinburghacademy. org.uk Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Mill House Tower Mains Studios 18 Liberton Brae EH16 6AE 0131 672 3851 office@emaschool.co.uk emaschool.co.uk Edinburgh Steiner School Kindergarten 60 Spylaw Road EH10 5BR 0131 337 3410 steinerweb.org.uk bursar@steinerweb.org.uk George Heriot’s School Nursery Lauriston Place EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 georgeheriots.com, admissions@george-heriots.com George Watson’s College Nursery Colinton Road EH10 5EG 0131 446 6040 gwc.org.uk , jsadmissions@gwc.org.uk Loretto Nursery Newfield House, 1 New Street Musselburgh EH21 6HY 0131 285 1602 lorettonursery.com, lorettonursery@bertramuk.com St George’s School for Girls Nursery Garscube Terrace EH12 6BG 0131 311 8008 stge.org.uk admissions@stge.org.uk

8.30am-12.15am 11.15am - 3pm

3yrs-5yrs

8am-6pm

5 Sessions

£1,870£3,175

Snack Hot lunch

Wrap Around Care

8.15am12pm/1pm/3pm

3yrs-5yrs

3pm-5.30pm

Snack 5 Sessions

£1,605£2,990

Afternoon Care

8.20am-12pm 8.20am-3pm

7 Sessions

100

8.30am-12pm 8.30am-3pm

2 Session (2-3yrs)

2yrs-5yrs

8am-6pm

5 Sessions (3-5yrs)

4yrs-5yrs

Wrap Around Care

50 18mths 5yrs

60 3yrs-6yrs (0-3yrs parent & toddler) 32 4yrs-5yrs

£2,045 £2,665

£810£2,858

9am - 12.30pm 3 Sessions 12.30pm-3.30pm (under 3’s) 8.30am-5pm Wrap Around Care

£380 £485 5 Sessions per month (over 3’s)

8.40am-12.40pm 12.40pm-5pm

3 Sessions

Afternoon Care

£270£360 Monthly

8.15am-2pm 2pm - 6pm

5 Sessions

£2,468

Wrap Around Care

7.45am-11.45am 11.45am-3pm

3yrs-5yrs

7.45am-5.45pm

5 Sessions

£1,420£2,480

Hot lunch (if stay to 1pm) Snack Hot lunch (additional)

Snack Hot lunch

Snack BYO lunch

Wrap Around Care

104

8.30am12am/1pm/3pm Term time option

7.45am-6.30pm Wrap Around Care

0-5yrs

No Minimum

£127- £937 Monthly

8am-6pm

Nappies Wipes Breakfast Hot Lunch Hot Tea (full time)

All Year

Large outdoor playing area access to whole school grounds

French Music Drama Football Dance Yoga

Fantastic garden and playing facilities

Swimming 4 yrs P.E, Dance French Music

Garden and playing facilities

Judo Swimming French included

Each room has own gardens. Access to ‘forest school’ area and adventure playground

Garden with planting areas and paddock

90 2yrs-5yrs

2-5 Sessions

£1,340 £2,810

Hot Lunch (additional)

7.45am-5pm/6pm

0131 311 1111 www.esms.org.uk admissions@esms.org.uk

160 3yrs-5yrs

8.30am-12.30pm 7.45am-6pm

5 Sessions

£2,483

BYO lunch

Wrap Around Care

Art, Music Drama Yoga Holiday Club Montessori Teachers

School Lawns Mini road map, safe play area

Music Class PE

Large safe gardens with lots of play equipment and facilities

Nursery Plusbefore and after nursery care and care in holidays

Beautiful newly refurbished garden and access to whole school campus

Music, gym and modern foreign language specialists

Play area, wild wood, fantastical forest

School specialists in music & languages Ballet, Yoga Monkey Music Holiday Care

Wrap Around Care

ESMS Junior School Nursery Ravelston EH4 3NT

Holiday Care for 3yrs-5yrs

Dedicated garden which Help maintain offers swings, the garden a sandpit, lawn Craft session and climbing Story Telling trees to Festivals explore

8.30am-3pm 8.30am 12pm/1pm 1pm-3pm

Music, French, PE & Forest Schools Specialist

‘Forest School’ and ‘Forest Kindergarten’ gardening areas. Each room has own access to outdoor facilities.

Ballet, Music, PE, ICT e-Plus – before and after school care and holiday club

Very Good 4,5,5,4 = 18 (Nov 2013) Featured on Page 35 Very Good 5,5,5,5= 21 (Sep 2015 ) Featured on Page 36 Excellent 6,6,6,6 = 24 (Feb 2013 ) Featured on Page 37 Excellent 6,6,6,6 = 24 (Feb 2015) Featured on Page 39 Good 4,4,4,4 = 16 (Sep 2014 ) Featured on Page 38 Good 4,4,4,4 = 16 (Nov 2012 ) Featured on Page 40 Excellent 5,5,6,5 = 21 (Jan 2013 ) Featured on Page 41 Excellent 6,6,6,6= 24 (Oct 2012 ) Featured on Page 42 New nursery owners, awaiting inspection Featured on Page 45 Very Good 5,5,5,5 = 20 (Jan 2015 ) Featured on Page 44

Excellent 6,5,5,6= 22 (Mar 2014 ) Featured on Page 43

Information has been supplied by the nurseries and is correct at the time of compilation, Nov 2015. *See pg 47 for ‘Ratings’ description. Session = a half day, either morning or afternoon

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How did you become a Nursery Nurse?

From a very early age I always had a love and interest for babies and children. I knew that this was the career path I wanted to take. I did my work experience at The Edinburgh Nursery and enjoyed it so much, I then began full time employment with the company.

What is your job title and how long have you had this position? I am a Senior Nursery Nurse and have been in this role since returning from my second maternity leave six years ago. Previous to this I managed both our toddler nursery and pre-school buildings. I have worked with the company for 20 years.

What is a typical day like ?

No two days are the same! I normally start work 7.45am and get the nursery organised for children arriving at 8am. Children are welcomed into nursery and breakfast is offered. After breakfast the nursery kicks into full action. Children are provided with a wide selection of activities ranging from creative play, sensory play and music and movement. We ensure that each child gets out in the fresh air at least once a day whatever the weather! Children enjoy a social lunch together before quiet sleep or rest time to enable them to recharge their batteries. It is at this time that staff are able to prepare activities for the afternoon. We are also busy www.nurseryguideedinburgh.co.uk

planning for learning through play and responding to children’s interests and where they have show enthusiasm for a topic. As a staff team we update the computerised learning journals so parents can get feedback on their child’s learning journey. As the children wake up, the Nursery moves back into full swing with a wide range of activities and learning experiences on offer. Children are given afternoon tea as a group and then a different range of activities are provided in preparation for parents arriving to collect their children. I enjoy the coming together of the children at meal times as it is a great opportunity to connect with them, encouraging them to try new foods from our extensive menu and also to participate in baking and making snacks and foods. We also have wonderful discussions during meal times which can be very informative and imaginative. As it’s important for me to keep up to date with training and development as part of my SSSC Registration I have recently attended training on Setting the Table the NHS new guidelines for nutrition in the early years. I am happy that our chosen career is now regulated appropriately and it makes the career choice professional as well as vocational. My normal day finishes 5.45-6pm. Although the days are long, because I am kept so busy the days actually fly in, in fact some days I could do with an extra hour to finish off the things I didn’t have time to!!

Which part of the day do you most look forward to?

Seeing the children coming into nursery so happily in the morning and again seeing both children and parents so happy to see each other after their busy days at work/nursery.

What is the most rewarding part of the day?

The part I love the most is watching each and every child develop and progress at their own rate and practising their new skills every day. I love every part of my job!!

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veryone wants the best for their children and none of us know what the future holds. I believe that with a little forward planning it is possible to give your children the best future and the best education.You might be looking at: • A tax efficient way of building up savings for future school fees • Spreading the cost of current school fees • Protecting the school fees in the event of your death, illness or incapacity Whatever your situation, I can help you plan for your children’s future by providing you with a range of financial solutions to help you invest on behalf of your loved ones. The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested. For further information, or to request your complimentary guide to school fees planning, contact:

JENY BEARDSLEY Associate Partner

Tel: 07974 819142 Email: jeny.beardsley@sjpp.co.uk Web: www.jenybeardsley.co.uk

Investment and Wealth Management Awards 2014

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The Partner represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The title ‘Partner’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

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