Kidzcare @ Grange Loan

133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh EH9 2HB
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ali Leslie (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 104

Age Range

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

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

  • 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Nursery Drop off area, situated in front of the 2-3 building, within the hospital grounds.

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Kidzcare @ Grange Loan Reviews (15)

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Kidzcare @ Grange Loan has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.394) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kidzcare @ Grange Loan has 15 reviews.

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Review from Hugh R (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our baby spent six very happy months at Kidzcare Grange Loan. We thought that the standard of care was excellent, and the staff were wonderful. She had some modestly complicated diet and support needs, and the nursery were very helpful in talking us through how these were followed precisely. The staff
treated her with love and care, and were just as excited as us as she met her milestones. She clearly bonded very well with her caregivers, and was always happy to be dropped off. Thank you!
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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Kidzcare Grange Loan Nursery during the past four years, and it has been the most amazing experience for us all. The nursery is set in beautiful grounds that the children love exploring, and it is really well managed with great communication and lots of opportunities
for parent involvement (Christmas fayres, summer fun days etc). Our children have benefitted from fun, inventive activities, lots of time outdoors (including forest school sessions and lots of nature walks) and the most wonderful, nurturing, thoughtfully tailored care from the staff. They have formed really special relationships with the staff, many of whom of been there throughout the children's entire time at nursery, and whose affection for the children and dedication to their jobs is obvious. We feel so, so lucky we found this nursery as it has really shaped our life as a family and provided the most wonderful, 'above and beyond' care for our two little ones.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attended part-time from 11 months. She had a great time at Kidzcare Grange Loan and we couldn't have been happier with the care she received. The Nature School was a highlight in the oldest two rooms and something she looked forward to each week. We enjoyed getting updates on the Learning
Journals page about what activities had been happening each week. We felt our daughter was well prepared for the transition to P1 in her final year at the nursery.
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Review from Giulio A (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had 2 of our children going to the nursery when we moved to Scotland from Italy for a total of three years.
It has been a great experience for the whole family. The children loved going to the nursery, the staff and all the activities.
The location is great with plenty of opportunities for outdoor
learning, which is at the very core of the nursery curriculum. Every member of staff is very caring and they genuinely seemed to love their job and the kids.
The management is excellent as well and the communication with the parents/carers is always clear and easy.
Couldn't have wished anything better for our children!
Keep up the great job!
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are very happy at this nursery, overall staff are very committed and friendly and they take their time to give you a report about your child's day at pick-up. A huge plus is the proximity to the local pond and hill, where they often go for walks, as well as being lucky enough to use
the gorgeous hospital grounds.
I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Pierre M (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son attended Kidzcare from 1 to P1. He has had a great time and the staff has been friendly and helpful. They have a whole park that they use for activities and have journeys organised to the Christmas market or the museum. Our son has been very happy and enjoyed his time there. All the kids were
very friendly to each other. We're very pleased with the experience. The staff were very caring.


A couple of years ago there has been a bit of staff turnover that impacted our son when he was about 2. I feel the situation has been better in the recent year.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Kidzcare Grange Loan when she was 13 months, and she has just left to start P1, aged 5, almost exactly 4 years on. Her time at the nursery has been a wonderful experience for the whole family, the staff are fantastic, many of them have been in post for a number of years and have
a wealth of experience. The access they have to the hospital grounds presents wonderful learning and playing opportunities in a beautiful natural environment, including taking part in nature school. Time at nursery and preschool has been one of the most precious things we have had, particularly through the difficult times during the pandemic. I would recommend this nursery wholeheartedly.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kidzcare Grange Loan is an excellent nursery and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, warm, fun place for their child to grow and learn. My son has just left for school and has absolutely loved it. The location is great - it is set in the grounds of the Astley Ainslie so the kids are out
and about in nature almost every day. They run a nature school which my child has really enjoyed. The staff are so friendly and fun - obviously making a real effort to do interesting activities with the kids. It's great!
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Review from Jane P (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel incredibly lucky that we have had the wonderful team at Kidzcare looking after our two children. The kindness, care and enthusiasm they show every single day is incredible. As key workers we also continued to use the nursery through lockdown and the stoicism, professionalism, calmness and compassion
shown throughout was an absolute saving grace in the midst of the COVID chaos.
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Review from J E (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the Kidzcare @ Grange Loan. Our 4-year-old and 18 month old are thriving there as the staff are so caring and make the effort to tailor activities to each childs interests. The nursery has fantastic outdoor space and our daughter loves the nature school day. We feel very confident
that the nursery is providing the best possible care. They also communicate really well with the parents so any strengths or challenges our children face are celebrated and supported in a way we feel works best for them.
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff. Great environment. Can't be faulted. My son is very happy here.
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Review from Alyson N (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff - the staff are very caring towards the children. They are approachable and make time to listen to any parental concerns and take steps to try and address any issues.
Space - Preschool area can be quite crowded and noisy at times but staff have taken steps to try and manage this by using available
space across the nursery so this has improved.
Nature School - is a massive positive and the highlight of my child's week.
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Review from Kerry M (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Kidzcare has been exceptionally positive. The staff are kind, caring and professional.
The children have the opportunity to take part in lots of fun, developmental activities which are often linked into seasonal variation. The nursery makes daily use of the amazing outside space and
outdoor play is fundamental to the nursery's approach.
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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been in the Babies room at Kidzcare (Grange Loan) for 7 months, and just loves it!
The staff are really friendly and form great relationships with the kids. They really make an effort to help the kids (and parents) ease into nursery life, and have a lot of patience when you have to keep
adding medicines or special dietary requirements to their to-do list!
There are different events on through the year, including the Zoo lab (where the zoo visits the nursery with some animals), and a summer BBQ.
The Grange Loan nursery is based in the Astley Ainslie grounds, which is a wonderful setting - lots of rooms for the older kids (and toddlers) to roam about. Although the site is to close in about 5 years the nursery is taking an active part in plans to retain some/all of the site for the community. I would highly recommend this nursery - it's been fantastic for us and our son, and we look forward to enjoying it for a good few years yet!
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with this nursery and my son enjoys his time there. The staff are helpful and friendly. They regularly do different activities and spend a lot of time outdoors. We would recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.394)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.394) out of 10 for Kidzcare @ Grange Loan is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 5.000 for Kidzcare @ Grange Loan is calculated as follows: ( (35 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 35 Ratings = 5
  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 3.394 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kidzcare @ Grange Loan is based on 3 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 = 3.25
    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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.8 = 0.144
  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 Kidzcare @ Grange Loan

What is the Age Range of Children that Kidzcare @ Grange Loan accepts?

Kidzcare @ Grange Loan accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kidzcare @ Grange Loan Open?

Kidzcare @ Grange Loan 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 Kidzcare @ Grange Loan have capacity for?

Kidzcare @ Grange Loan has capacity for a total of 104 Children.

How far is Kidzcare @ Grange Loan to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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