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Arnhall Nursery

Gardens Cottages, Keir Estate, Dunblane FK15 9NU
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Arnhall Nursery, Dunblane
Arnhall Nursery, Dunblane
Arnhall Nursery, Dunblane

Arnhall Nursery is run from a large stone built property with unique features such as a turret. The main building set over 2 floors caters for babies up to 3 years old. They have a separate building in the garden which caters for their 2.5 to 5-year-olds. They also have their own outside class room and log cabin. The nursery has a large and completely enclosed garden and its very...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Norma McFarlane (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 107

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Christmas

Arnhall Nursery Reviews (151)

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Arnhall Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Arnhall Nursery has 151 reviews.

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Review from Joanna G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has a great time at Arnhall. The staff are very supportive and have helped with potty training and my daughter becoming a big sister. They are very creative and imaginative in the projects they do with the children.

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Review from Kimberly (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at Arnhall in January and both her and I could not be happier with our choice! The key workers made her feel welcomed and relaxed during her transition and she’s now reluctant to leave at the end of the day! I would definitely recommend Arnhall Nursery.

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Review from Linda P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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My child's experience at Arnhall has been excellent. The staff are all warm and pleasant and put the child first. The learning environment is second to none, in particular, the outside environment. Children have a good balance between structure and FreePlay and parents get an excellent level of feedback on a daily basis. The food is varied and healthy and encourages the children to try new things.

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Review from Alexandra M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Arnhall provides my daughter with a loving safe environment where I know that she is happy to be left. She enjoys her time at the nursery and all of the staff there are outstanding. They treat everyone with care and respect and in my opinion, they provide the best daycare facilities in this area.

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Review from Eden D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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I love the nursery's environmental awareness and their belief in outdoor learning.

They're very good at handling my child's allergies and I feel my child is in safe hands. Any issues regarding my child's welfare always seem to be dealt with compassionately and professionally.

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Review from Andy (Father of Child) published on 29 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery with fantastic staff and great facilities and what is important is that the children not only learn whilst they're there but they also enjoy themselves.

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Review from Ashleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery. I feel I can trust the staff members with the care of my children. They are approachable and supportive of needs.

The nursery enjoys a variety of activities with the children including a focus on the outdoors which is good to see.

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Review from Jillian B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has settled in very well into nursery thanks to the excellent service and care of staff. I feel confident in the care provided. His development has come on great since starting. The facilities are excellent and good value for money.

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Review from Karen B (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has thrived at the nursery. She enjoys the Forrest School and outdoor activities. She has made lots of friends. She enjoys the structure of her day and Nursery will give her a good basis for the transition to school.

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Review from Moyra J (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Arnhall Nursery for almost a year and a half. In a nutshell, he loves his time there and we (his mum and dad) love how he is developing under the guidance of the nursery team. I would thoroughly recommend Arnhall as a great nursery for anyone's child to attend.

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Review from Penny W (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Arnhall is a wonderful nursery, where my daughter is thriving. The environment of the nursery was what first attracted me as it is set in a country estate, and the children spend a huge amount of time outside enjoying their surroundings, learning about nature, seeing wildlife and breathing in clean, fresh air. The staff are great, and my daughter adores them. They are great fun and have a real rapport with the children. They know the children well, and tailor the learning to individuals, working on specific areas with each child. My daughter is a bright, confident, happy wee soul, and a lot of that is down to the care and support she gets at Arnhall.

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Review from Nicki F (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been attending Arnhall since July 2017 and seems very happy here :) The staff were great when he was settling in and really go out of their way to ensure they are happy and content there. They do all sorts of activities and have lots of play outdoors which I think is great. Highly recommend!

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Review from Anneli E (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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This is a great nursery and our daughter loves it. I always feel confident about her safety and wellbeing. It is in a great location and the staff really make the most of the close access to the surrounding woods, which was an important aspect when we choose it.

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Review from Jayne H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Our son goes to this nursery and he always has a great time there. They have lots of activities to burn off his toddler energy and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.

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Review from Eleanor S (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves attending Arnhall twice a week. The staff are fabulous - very caring and they create fun and varied activities all day. We couldn't ask for better for him.

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Review from Bori (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Best nursery with qualified, friendly, and kind staff.

I would recommend this to all parents who are looking for a nursery for their children.

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Review from Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Arnhall is fantastic, our little girl settled really well and loves her time there. We just moved from the bumblebee room to the ladybirds and the care taken with the transition has been really impressive.

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Review from Judith (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Arnhall Nursery provides a great environment for the learning and comfort of children. The children are stimulated with a variety of activities through which they are encouraged to develop their personal skills.
The staff genuinely care, not only about the child, but about the parent's preferences eg nap duration, and the staff work together with you.
The nursery location is fantastic and allows the opportunity to go for forest walks and explore outdoors.
There are also some pets which is great especially if you don’t have your own at home!

Arnhall Nursery enables me to go to work with confidence, and the knowledge that my child will be in fantastic care.

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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has settled in extremely well at nursery and loves his time there. He is always very happy/excited to attend and comes home talking about all the things he has done throughout the day. He spends lots of time outside and his interests are taken into account. He has a brilliant relationship with the staff. I have always been impressed with activities/learning opportunities he has. He eats very well at nursery and enjoys the food on offer. We have never doubted our decision for our son to attend Arnhall Nursery and would recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery in a great outdoor setting which the nursery makes most of. Both our children have gone from about 9 months until school. The nursery has been helpful, approachable and supportive at every stage and both our children thrived there.

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  • Posted: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...
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Meet the Team (6)

Norma McFarlane Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003
Norma McFarlane

Norma started at Arnhall Nursery in 2003 as a Room Supervisor. In July 2011 Norma was promoted to Nursery Manager and since this time has successfully developed into the role. Norma holds her HNC, SVQ4 and a BA in Childhood Practice. Norma is currently working towards her Froebel Practice. In her spare time Norma enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walking her dog and cycling.

Amanda MacDonald Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011
Amanda MacDonald

Amanda has worked at Arnhall for over 10 years. She holds her SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare, her PDA8 and is currently working towards her Froebel Practice. Amanda enjoys meeting up with family and friends and also walks with her dog.

Caroline O'Neil Job Title: Bumblebee Room Manager Joined: 2021
Caroline O'Neil

Caroline is a Level 9 SCQF Qualified and is the Room Manager of the Bumblebee Room. Caroline joined Arnhall Nursery in 2021. Caroline is also trained in Paediatric first aid enjoys spending time with her two boys and her dog Theo.

Julie Dick Job Title: Ladybird Room Manager Joined: 1995
Julie Dick

Julie is the Room Manager for the Ladybird Room and has worked at Arnhall for 25 years. She holds her SVQ Level 3 in Early Education and Childcare. In her spare time, Julie enjoys running and going away in her campervan with her partner.

Dawn Dickson Job Title: Grasshopper Room Manager Joined: 2017
Dawn Dickson

Dawn is the Room Manager for the Grasshopper room. She holds her HNC in Early Education and Childcare and has worked at Arnhall since 2017. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys reading, going for walks and spending time with her little girl.

Jayde Hallam Job Title: Dragonfly Room Manager Joined: 2018
Jayde Hallam

Jayde is the Room Manager for the Dragonfly Room and has worked at Arnhall since 2018. She holds her SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare. In her spare time, Jayde enjoys being outdoors, going to the gym and socialising.

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