Wizkidz Nursery

20-24 Station Road, Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22 4NB
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Angela Ross
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Laura-Anne McInally (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £60.00 Full Day (8am-6pm)
    £38.00 Half Day Session (8am-1pm OR 1pm-6pm)

  • Increase from 01/04/24 reviewed annually

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • 2 weeks at Christmas

Parking

  • On street parking is available

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Wizkidz Nursery Reviews (35)

9.8

Wizkidz Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wizkidz Nursery has 35 reviews.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have loved going to Wizkidz. Even though one has graduated still loves going in at drop off pick up to talk to the staff. The food is great, and even the fussy one enjoys everything. Lots of activities every day. In and outdoors. Yearly summer trip. Yearly winter trip. Kids have always
been happy here
Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you, your review means alot to us. We enjoy being part of your children's learning journeys!
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves attending Wizkidz. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming-they've taken the time to really get to know her, which has made a huge difference in her confidence and happiness. She often talks about her little friends and all the fun she has during the day.


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we pick her up, we're invited into the nursery, which makes it feel like a true second home. It's such a lovely part of our routine to see where she spends her day and how comfortable she is in that environment.


We initially had to split childcare between two nurseries, but when a full-time place became available at Wizkidz, we didn't hesitate to make the switch. The care, attention, and warmth shown by the staff made the decision easy. We're so glad we made the change!

Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your review, I'm glad you have had a positive experience with us! It's lovely to hear that they go home talking about their friends and all the fun they have together.
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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wee girl absolutely loves this nursery as do i. The staff are amazing and so attentive. Never felt so at ease with leaving my child with strangers. Always keep me upto date with my child's day to day activities. Special thank you to three members of staff and the rest of the team in baby room!
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your kind words, it's lovely to know you feel at ease leaving your daughter with us. I'm glad you are having a positive experience!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All my children attend Wizkidz nursery. My eldest has been there for 4 years and has absolutely thrived there. All of my children absolutely love the nursery and the staff. The staff are friendly, caring and hard working. They make the learning experience great fun and have amazing bonds with the children
in their care. They teach them all the essential knowledge they need for starting school. They also take on board the children's interests and will develop learning activities on topics that interest the children. The staff not only take a keen interest in my children but will also offer support and advice to us (the parents). I highly recommend Wizkidz nursery to everyone.
Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your kind words! It's our pleasure, I'm very pleased you've had such a positive experience with us. Our parents/carers are just as important as our children!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attend the nursery (full time) since he was a baby ,in August he will start the school .
My son really enjoyed go evry day to nursery,staff is amazing ,the rooms are great,the food is balanced.
I can't thanks enough all Wizkidz Nursery staff for taking so much care about my little one.
We
will miss all of you!
Amazing nursery super recommended !!!
Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your review. We've enjoyed being part of your son's learning journey!
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wizkidz has been such a wonderful setting for my daughter since she started two years ago. The staff are FANTASTIC. All the practitioners are so kind & nurturing & they know my daughter really well & work hard to support her interests and development. Activities are varied with lots of time spent outside
& on local trips to the park etc. As a small local nursery, I think Wizkidz provides a lovely cosy environment for kids without being overwhelming - it's just great.
Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your review, it means so much to us. We are glad to be part of her learning journey.
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Review from Cheyenne W (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Wizkidz for nearly 2 years now. He joined around 7 1/2 months old. I had initial reservations about leaving him at such a small age in a nursery setting. However, Wizkidz staff were brilliant and really supported us both through this massive change. On reflection, I can see
it was the best thing for my son as he came on leaps and bounds through learning to crawl/walk and even bringing on his speech. He now loves going to nursery every week now and is always telling me about all his friends he played with and always talks about his key worker. I can't thank the team enough for everything they do!
Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your review, I'm so pleased you've had such a positive experience with us.
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Review from Tracey C (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have gone to Wizkidz and loved it the staff are so friendly and very welcoming - they both started at 9 months old right through to starting P1. Highly recommend if you are looking for a nursery in Midlothian
Reply from Laura-Anne, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you your review means alot to us. It has been a pleasure to be part of their learning journey.
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Review from Leigh T (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended for over a year and will continue until school. I can't thank the staff enough; they have brought him on so much in speech, understanding and just building good skills for he always goes in happy and always has a smile on his face when he comes home. They are very good, bringing
different subjects to life and keeping him enjoying himself, and they are always changing to keep them interested. I can't praise this nursery more for everything they have done for us.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 1.5-year-old daughter has attended WizKidz for over 6 months now. We've always found the staff so helpful, friendly and enthusiastic. They were very supportive when we first introduced our baby to nursery and really played a big role in helping her settle in fast. She seems to get outside to play
most days and takes part in lots of creative activities which we value. The nursery makes the most of their limited outside space and luckily they also make use of the park nearby. My daughter's well fed with a healthy menu and they always ensure that she is in appropriate clothing for the temperature. In addition, we really get the impression that the staff care about our daughter, making sure that she remains safe and happy every day. I don't worry about my daughter when I drop her off to nursery as she looks happy to be there. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Lianna M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. Have used it for nearly 11 years for all 5 of my kids and never had a negative experience. The nursery is a stand-in parent for my kids when I can't be with them and I have full trust in their care and support for my kids. Would recommend to any families looking for care
for their child/ren.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have been attending Wizkidz since September 2023 and they love it. They previously went to a childminder who was amazing so I was hesitant but didn't need to worry at all. The staff are all amazing and my kids have developed a strong bond with several of them in particular. They have
plenty of activities throughout the day and do go on outings regularly. Their confidence has grown and they are constantly learning new things every day.
Only small thing is the app isn't updated often for me to see photos etc. But I do get a handover when picking them up each day. They both run into nursery each morning and it's harder getting them both to leave again at home time. I would recommend Wizkidz 100%.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wizkidz are a brilliant nursery, all the staff care about their jobs and have never had any issues. Son has attended since he was 9/10 months old. He has a brilliant time at nursery and I have no concerns or worries when he is there. They're thorough with their checks and forms they take time to listen
to the parents and always provide helpful feedback after the child's day.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
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Review from Natalia B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves to come to the nursery and that speaks volumes.
Staff 10 out of 10. Always going over and beyond. His speech developed very well during his time at nursery (he is bilingual). He always surprises us with new things he learned there and also he is so much more confident and independent.
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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy loves Wizkidz and as parents, we are more than happy with the care provided for our son. He has attended the setting from the age of 18 months and staff in all rooms (baby, junior, and pre-school) have been excellent, from settling in, to keeping us updated on his daily play as well as
long-term development. Staff from the relief team through to management genuinely care for the children and create a welcoming environment for both them and parents/caregivers. Day to day, staff ensure the children get varied play, both inside and outside, and the nursery menu is varied and healthy. All in all, Wizkidz is a fantastic child-focussed setting.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are nice and always smiling, my daughter has been going to WizKidz since April 2021 and she is very happy!
Staff encourage the child's independence.
Staff keep you updated about child development and progress either by speaking with you or with an app where they upload pictures and comments.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, much appreciated.
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Review from Ashley P (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves it at Wizkidz. She has gained so much more confidence since being here and that is all down to the amazing staff, each and every one of them are so attentive and patient and my daughter always enters and leaves with a smile on her face.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words about our staff team!
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves Wizkidz; they always have a great time. The staff are lovely and friendly and they always do a huge variety of activities with the babies. The nursery is very welcoming and the facilities are very good. Communication has been excellent so far.
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Kirstin G (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to this nursery for 3 years and he has been looked after so well! It is a lovely environment and the nursery staff really care about the children and are always coming up with new exciting activities to do with them. Would highly recommend!
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it's so nice to know you would recommend us!
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Review from Georgia H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best thing we have ever done putting our wee boy into nursery. They do so many activities with the kids. I love seeing my son's face light up when he is greeted by the team at WizKids. Would highly recommend!
Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, it's lovely to know you would recommend us!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.849)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Wizkidz Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.849 for Wizkidz Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.849
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wizkidz Nursery is based on 15 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 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wizkidz Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wizkidz Nursery accepts?

Wizkidz Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wizkidz Nursery Open?

Wizkidz Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Wizkidz Nursery have capacity for?

Wizkidz Nursery has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Wizkidz Nursery to the centre of Dalkeith?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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