Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

26 Whitehouse Road, Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 6NN
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8.5 58 Reviews
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A WELCOMING AND INSPIRING NURSERY IN CRAMOND

You and your child will love the bright and spacious Cramond Early Learning and Childcare. Set in the green outskirts of Edinburgh, the creative activities and fun learning environments support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Purpose-built Cramond nursery has different rooms for each age group, full of exciting resources to spark your child’s natural curiosity. The baby room features a range of sensory toys that, along with the guidance of the caring staff, help your little one to start crawling, walking and saying their first words. Toddlers and preschoolers have cosy, dedicated reading nooks in their rooms, along with art corners, indoor apparatus, natural materials for heuristic play and much more.

Outside, children enjoy learning about nature and developing their motor skills and balance on tricycles and climbing frames. They also take the children on regular trips in the local community where they can spot wildlife and learn in natural environments. This includes outings to the park, beach and woodlands.

The nursery in Cramond is located close to local bus routes, with all-inclusive fees that mean you don’t have to worry about bringing any meals, snacks, nappies, wipes or cream. The nursery offer nutritionally-balanced meals and they are prepared with fresh ingredients by the onsite skilled chef.

The Nursery is a Partner Provider nursery, which means they proudly offer afternoon wraparound care to Cramond School nursery.

The Team would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit with us today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lorraine (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 101

Age Range

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

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 only

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (58)

8.5

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.511) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare has 58 reviews.

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Review from Lewis T (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Bright Horizons Cramond nursery for more than 3 years now so he has pretty much grown up there. He is a happy and enthusiastic wee boy and part of that is down to the nature of the nursery. It is a lovely environment where certainly my child has been allowed to blossom.
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Review from Phillipa H (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Cramond nursery for our two sons from when they turned one year old. The level of care is exceptional and the staff are very good at tuning into the children as individuals and ensuring they feel happy and secure as well as providing activities that they really enjoy. I would have no hesitation
in highly recommending the nursery.
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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have a 4 1/2 year old at Bright Horizons Cramond. He has been at the nursery since 1 year old as was his older sister. I only have positive things to say about the nursery. The staff are great and both of my children have loved their nursery journeys from the baby rooms right through
to preschool. I would say staff are the main reason for this and we as a family will have fond memories of them for a long time.
We have always left our children in the care of nursery staff positive they will be cared for and nurtured.
We have recommended the nursery to friends which is nice to see and hear stories of their younger ones.
Thank you to all the team.
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Review from Gillian M (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Cramond are warm and welcoming and ensure there is a family feeling throughout. My daughter has flourished since joining this nursery.
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Review from Olu (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids attend Bright Horizons Cramond nursery full time, 5 days a week. The youngest started when she was 4 months old. As a result of the ages of my kids, I have had one on one engagement with staff in all the nursery rooms.


The high standard of care and love shown to my kids by the nursery staff

has been outstanding. Every member of staff right to the manager and even the chef and non-admin staff are always welcoming and polite.


The nursery rooms are warm for the kids with a lot of indoor activities.


All meals are prepared fresh daily on site by their amazing chef. Their food menu is one of the best that I have seen. Nappies and wipes are also provided.


The staff always provide detailed feedback on each child when I come to pick them up.
Regular reviews are also done to let me know how each child is getting on in terms of developmental milestones and we agree on areas where each child might need more support/encouragement.


The kids are regularly engaged in outdoor activities.

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Review from Jordan (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The nursery is okay and my child has excelled so far. I believe attitude and feedback from staff could be improved upon as it is of an unsatisfactory/unprofessional standard.
Reply from Katherine O'Brien at Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, we do appreciate all feedback.
We are very happy to hear your little one is excelling and I have fed your concerns about staff back to the Nursery…read more
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Review from Yvonne A (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery with a very family feel. The staff are lovely and are great at helping the children develop and learn through amazing activities that they do every day.
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Review from Linda J (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending for three years and very much enjoys her time here. The staff are friendly, helpful and supportive, and have really taken the time to get to know my daughter. The activities are varied and we really appreciate the occasional excursion and walk around the local area - although
I'd like these to take place much more regularly.
The menu is excellent and my daughter has gone from being a very fussy eater to enjoying a varied and balanced diet - something also down to the encouragement of those caring for her. I also appreciate the opportunity to give feedback on the menu.
My daughter looks forward to spending time with her friends here. And because she's happy and well cared for, I know I don't have to worry about her wellbeing.
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Review from Jenna H (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Never had an issue. I feel my Child is completely safe and judging by his face when he sees his key workers, he loves it there! Lovely building too. Wonderful meal plan for the children and lots of activities.
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Review from Jen (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care my child receives at this nursery. All the meals are freshly prepared on site and included in your fees. Nappies are also now included as well. My son is happy and has settled well in the two different rooms he has been in. There are also additional classes like Jo Jingles
and Tatty Bumpkin which you can opt in to. The staff are friendly and approachable too.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far my experience of Cramond Bright Horizons has been very positive. When it's your first experience of a private nursery with your child its hard to know what to expect. initially, my son found it hard to settle in but the staff were very patient and supportive with him and us. There's a good staff
to child ratio and relatively small room size for babies which makes me confident he is getting the attention he needs. The food is of a high standard and variety. There is a good selection of activities and plenty of time outside. If I ever have any issues the staff are always very approachable and understanding and take on board my concerns.
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Review from Vimbai A (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has developed a lot since he started going to Bright Horizons nursery in Cramond. Very happy with the service. All the staff are friendly and most of all seem to relate well with the children. Can't complain.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Bright Horizons at Cramond. Both my children have attended the nusery and the latest addition, due in a few months will also be joining. My youngest is still attending in the baby room and it is clear that she enjoys it. There is a great ratio of staff to children and it is
obvious the staff love their jobs.


The kids do some brilliant hands-on activities and get to spend a lot of time in the garden. The nursery building feels welcoming and safe. The quality of the food is also a real bonus, it always smells lovely if I pop in to collect near tea time!

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Review from James F (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I had complete confidence in the nursery throughout the time that our boys were there (July 2015-September 2017). We thought that the staff were very professional and the facilities, activities and resources were excellent in every respect.
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Review from Bianca (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, staff are friendly and caring and provide a happy environment for children to play and learn. The food is cooked on site and is fresh and healthy. The nursery also has two outdoor play areas and the children go out to play most days.
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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Cramond Early Learning and Childcare since 9 months, she is now four. The nursery has played a huge part in her development and how much she has improved, my daughter has a good relationship with all staff in the nursery who in every room provided fun and educational activities
from babies to pre-school. All areas of the nursery are based on the needs of the children with so much more, the nursery and staff always go that little bit further to provide the best quality care for my child.
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Review from Tracy A (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love the nursery the staff are warm and friendly and make you feel welcome. There is always lots of fun and educational activities going on for children and parents to get involved in. The management have an open door policy and are always very approachable.
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Review from Tanvir S (Father of Child) published on 14 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended this nursery from 9 months old until she went to school. The nursery has helped her develop all of her social and emotional skills and gave her a good head start into her school learning. This is down to the fantastic and caring staff and welcoming nature of the whole nursery so
much so that now my son attends this nursery and will do so until he goes to school.
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.511)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.511) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.938 for Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.938
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.573 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.198
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (3)

Lorraine

Lorraine

Job Title: Nursery Manager

After leaving school in 1996, Lorraine pursued an SVQ 2 in Childcare and Education, starting her journey into early childhood education. Her passion for the early years grew during her work placement at a local nursery, where she continued working after achieving her Level 3 qualification.


Lorraine then moved to the new Cramond location as Deputy Manager, playing a key role in its development. Her dedication to creating a nurturing environment was crucial to the nursery's success.


With a Level 4 qualification, Lorraine's extensive experience and passion for early years education make her an invaluable asset, positively impacting the children and their families.

Yvonne

Yvonne

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Yvonne started her career in childcare in 2006 at the age of 17 as a nursery assistant at Bright Horizons Cramond. While working in the nursery, she earned her SVQ Level 2 and SVQ Level 3 qualifications in Children’s Care, Learning, and Development.


She worked her way up to Senior Early Years Practitioner and gained extensive experience working across all age groups. Her dedication and skills led to her promotion to Third in Charge of the nursery, and she became Lead Practitioner in 2019.


In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her partner and their two children, whether going out for meals or taking their family dog on long walks in the countryside.

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Joanne

Job Title: Third in Charge

Joanne gained her HNC qualification in 2006 and began working at Bright Horizons Cramond as an Early Years Practitioner. She worked there until 2011 when she moved to Germany for three years to work as a Senior Early Years Practitioner in an Army nursery.


Upon returning to Scotland in 2014, she worked in a nursery in Bathgate until going on maternity leave to have her third child in 2019. During her maternity leave, the opportunity arose for her to return to Cramond as Third in Charge of the nursery and Senior Early Years Practitioner of the Otter room. In 2022, she transitioned to the Seahorse room as a Senior.


She is currently working towards her BA in Childhood Practice, with two years remaining in the course. She has three children with her husband, and in her spare time, she enjoys going on family outings and discovering new places for her children to explore.

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