Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare

Morton Mains House, 37 Winton Lane, off Frogston Road West, Edinburgh EH10 7AW
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8.9 35 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare, Edinburgh
Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery support parents with children from the surrounding Edinburgh community, offering efficient childcare and a positive learning atmosphere. They offer children many opportunities to learn, play and to develop.

Their unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.

An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

With easy access from the City Bypass, Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare sits well away from the main road, framed by woods and fields and is located within a beautiful, old stone-built farmhouse on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

The nursery setting has undergone a refurbishment with new flooring, decoration and equipment throughout, making now the perfect time to arrange your personal tour and see how they can support your childcare needs.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Karin (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Only between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Large car park

Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (35)

8.9

Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.914) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare has 35 reviews.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been absolutely delighted with this nursery and can't recommend it highly enough.
Both our daughters are thriving thanks to the care and dedication of the staff.
The highlight is the outdoor space, it's amazing!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended since 6 months and largely I’ve been very happy with the Nursery. I feel it’s encouraged his development and independence.
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since August 2017 and she loves it. Each morning she goes in smiling and excited for her day. The staff have been brilliant. When introducing her to solids, she used to choke easily and the staff were really helpful and attentive to her needs and eventually
got her eating properly. She has many experiences painting and going out for walks and every Friday she goes to the music class within the nursery which is great and anytime she hears music now she starts dancing. My daughter is beginning to walk and is always climbing which the staff know so provide opportunities for her to do so.
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Review from R B (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started nursery when she was 10 months old and the staff were very helpful and reassuring during her visits. She has settled very well since Aug 2017. I like that she gets to play outside and sleep outside. I can phone the nursery to check on her, however, I no longer feel I need to as
I know she is happy and the staff are great at taking care of her.
The staff provide feedback about her day and give me regular updates of her learning. Very happy with this nursery.
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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Morton Mains is an excellent nursery. My daughter attends 2 days a week and always keen to go back. She loves drawing and always has pictures for us. She also loves the outdoors and staff take the kids out as much as possible in the private garden, to the allotment or to see the horses.
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and management are friendly and caring and will do anything to help if required. The idea of Spanish lessons for adults to assist the children's learning is fantastic.
My youngest daughter will be attending once my wife finishes maternity leave and I would recommend it to all parents.
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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child couldn’t be happier. He made friends immediately and the teachers were so welcoming. It’s a clean space with plenty to keep them busy and stimulate them. The staff always make time to tell me how he’s been that day and what he’s eaten. They spend huge amounts of time outside come rain or shine,
learning sports and yoga which I love. The menus are really varied and he’s trying new things all the time. He comes home upbeat but exhausted every day and looks forward to going the next. He’s developing into a considerate and well mannered little boy. Can’t fault it, genuinely the best nursery he’s been to (5 already).
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Review from Audrey B (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found the transition experience fantastic. The team put our minds at ease, they were flexible, accommodating and above all else cared for our son excellently. As a parent, I was able to go back to work after maternity leave feeling free from anxiety and felt secure in the care our son was receiving.
The staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. I am impressed with the facilities and the range of food that the children get each week.
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Review from April W (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think the staff at Morton Mains Nursery work very hard to ensure the health and wellbeing as well as the learning of the children in their care. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and are genuine in their care of the children. When I collect my son, I find that anyone can tell me how he has been
and what learning experiences have taken place. They are always looking for new ways to challenge themselves and the learners in their care.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Morton Mains is a fabulous nursery. The staff are amazing. The meals are cooked on site.
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Review from Madeleine W (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Appreciative of number of rooms available (4) to transition through the nursery as it allows for appropriate, child based needs and learning development rather than dictated by space as some nurseries with less rooms. Dedicated genuine, approachable and friendly staff who are enthusiastic about children
reaching individual potential. Willing to support concerns from home, and outstanding levels of communication by giving time to parents at handover. Always gives smiles and interest to my children, obviously have an established relationship.
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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sons have both had a great experience of Morton Mains Nursery. Staff are very friendly and they have looked after one of my sons particularly well when were trying to diagnose his skin condition. They showed a lot of patience with him. I have already recommended Morton Mains Nursery and they start
in the baby room next month.
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Review from Mhairi B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all extremely welcoming, caring and attentive to the children. They take the time to explain what the current theme is, how the child has been each day and what activities they've been doing as well as the food that has been eaten. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep
the children occupied and they are learning and developing through different themes all the time. I feel very confident that our son is happy as well as learning in the environment.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been coming here for three and a half years now and I couldn't be happier with the care they have received. There has always been great communication from the nursery and if I have ever had any concerns, they have been dealt with very well and very efficiently.
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Review from LC (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy at Morton Mains Nursery. He has a range of activities and he loves the garden and exploring all the areas.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Morton Mains for about a year, we moved him from another nursery that we weren't happy with. I cannot recommend Morton Mains highly enough. They have been excellent in all areas. My son is a very picky eater but the staff have worked with him to help him eat and enjoy the food that
is provided. The outside space at Morton Mains is second to none and my son loves exploring and playing outside.
All staff are friendly and his current keyworker (who he loves!) is excellent, she really knows him and knows his needs. Likewise, his keyworker when he was in the baby room was also excellent. It's clear that the senior leaders of both the baby room and his current room are well respected by staff and parents and clearly know how to do their job well. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.914)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.914) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 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 4.747 for Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (64 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.747
  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 4.167 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.467
  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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Karin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008

I have over 15 years of experience working with children and most of that time I have been in a supervisory position. I have worked in the voluntary, statutory and private sector. I have completed an SVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education, a BA in Early Childhood Studies and courses with the Open University in Working with Families and Child Development. I believe that continuous learning is important and I encourage my team to attend training.
I have worked with Bright Horizons as a manager since 2008. In February 2015 I transferred from Cramond Nursery to Morton Mains Nursery where I love the outside opportunities for the children.
We try to work with the children and their families and their participation in the life of the centre is very important to me. I think it is great to see the children grow and develop into confident individuals.

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2021

I have worked in child care for 15 years and during that time worked with all age groups 0-5 years.
I joined Bright Horizons Morton Mains in 2010 as an Early Years Practitioner and worked my way up,
becoming a Senior and then into my current role as Third in Charge.

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