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A Winnie-the-Pooh theme helps children to exercise their imagination and love of storytelling, while there are many sensory activities, a wooden playhouse and large array of outdoor equipment also.
As well as professional care and positive learning there is a...
Thrive Gillsland Manor House consists of fun, large and open plan playrooms, that a skilled team of staff are able to tailor to suit the learning objectives of each pre-school age group.
A Winnie-the-Pooh theme helps children to exercise their imagination and love of storytelling, while there are many sensory activities, a wooden playhouse and large array of outdoor equipment also.
As well as professional care and positive learning there is a strong focus on healthy eating, with food that is locally sourced and organically produced.
The excellent staff team are at the centre of everything the nursery does, providing quality care and education for all children. The nursery has placed a strong focus on building a team of staff that are both motivated and qualified, with low staff turnover and continuity that parents can feel positive about.
The nursery has multiple outdoor play areas as well as bright and engaging indoor playrooms with a variety of stimulating resources including an interactive digi-table which the children love!
Included in the fees are a quality early years care and education, freshly prepared two-course lunch and snacks throughout the day, nursery pets and a celebration of festivals throughout the year.
Please contact the nursery for any more information or to book a personal show round with the nursery manager.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Thrive Childcare and Education
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephanie Craig (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 18
Total Places for Children
- 58
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Christmas & New Year
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,170/ month(£90 / day)
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£238
3 days per week
£1,170
5 days per week
£1,950
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Thrive Gillsland Manor House Reviews (58)
Thrive Gillsland Manor House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thrive Gillsland Manor House has 58 reviews.
We have sent our son to Corner House for over 2 years, from when he was a baby and now in pre-school. We are particularly impressed with the staff - they have all been exceptionally caring and attentive. The toddler and pre-school rooms have a lot of activities and educational elements which has...
We have sent our son to Corner House for over 2 years, from when he was a baby and now in pre-school. We are particularly impressed with the staff - they have all been exceptionally caring and attentive. The toddler and pre-school rooms have a lot of activities and educational elements which has enabled our son to thrive. It is very rewarding seeing the close connections he has made with the staff and his peers.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Were delighted to have been part of your sons journey from baby room through to pre-school. Its wonderful to hear how much he has thrived and built such strong bonds with both our team and his peers. Your kind words about our caring staff and engaging activities mean a great deal to us.
I was hesitant to put my three year old into a nursery setting following two years at home being cared for by a nanny but the staff at cornerhouse immediately put those worries to rest. They are absolutely fantastic with our daughter and the setting is great. They have such a huge outdoor area...
I was hesitant to put my three year old into a nursery setting following two years at home being cared for by a nanny but the staff at cornerhouse immediately put those worries to rest. They are absolutely fantastic with our daughter and the setting is great. They have such a huge outdoor area which our daughter adores and it means she's always doing something different and exciting. Danielle leads the pre school team wonderfully which makes for a very engaging environment. The staff are all so creative with the fun activities and lessons that they teach. Our daughter eats well and is always full of stories when she comes home which just shows how much she loves her days at the nursery. Steph really has made such wonderful changes since we first viewed the nursery and we look forward to sending our second child to the nursery when she's older.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Were so pleased to hear that we were able to put your mind at ease during what can be a big transition, and that your daughter has settled in so happily with us.
Its wonderful to know how much she is enjoying her time hereespecially...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Were so pleased to hear that we were able to put your mind at ease during what can be a big transition, and that your daughter has settled in so happily with us.
Its wonderful to know how much she is enjoying her time hereespecially making the most of our outdoor space and coming home full of stories about her day. Thats exactly what we hope for every child in our care.
Well be sure to pass on your kind words to Danielle, Steph, and the whole team. They work incredibly hard to create a nurturing, engaging, and creative environment, so your feedback means a great deal to them.
Thank you again for your trust and support. Were delighted to hear that youre considering us for your second child in the futureit truly means a lot to be part of your familys journey.
My son H has been with Corner House Gillsland for nearly 1.5 years starting in the baby room and moving up to the toddler room. The permanent staff are really fantastic, going above and beyond to make my son feel happy, engaged and looked after. They do so many fun activities (shout out to the...
My son H has been with Corner House Gillsland for nearly 1.5 years starting in the baby room and moving up to the toddler room. The permanent staff are really fantastic, going above and beyond to make my son feel happy, engaged and looked after. They do so many fun activities (shout out to the Christmas snow tray [made of sensory flour]) and he comes back full of excitement to tell us what he's been up to. The staff clearly care about their work and the chef is great. H eats so well at nursery and has picked up a love of curries (which sound delicious!). This is a great nursery.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Were absolutely delighted to hear how happy H has been during his time with us, from the baby room through to the toddler room. Our team will be thrilled to know their care, enthusiasm, and dedication have made such a positive...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Were absolutely delighted to hear how happy H has been during his time with us, from the baby room through to the toddler room. Our team will be thrilled to know their care, enthusiasm, and dedication have made such a positive impactespecially the shout-out for the Christmas snow tray, which was a big hit all round!Its wonderful to hear how engaged H is with the activities and how excited he is to share his nursery adventures at home. Were also very pleased that hes enjoying our meals so much; our chef will be especially happy to hear about his love of curries!
Thank you again for your kind words and for being part of the Corner House Gillsland family. Its a pleasure to care for H and watch him grow.
In recent months, new teachers...
In recent months, new teachers have joined, and my son adores them. All the staff are kind, attentive and know each child very well, adapting to their individual needs and encouraging their learning with dedication.
A particularly valuable aspect is the focus on emotional development and building children's self-esteem, which I consider essential. In addition, the meals provided are varied, there are vegan and vegetarian options always nutritious and generally low in refined sugars, something I greatly appreciate as a dentist.
I am truly grateful for the care and commitment the team shows every day. Without doubt, this is the best nursery in Edinburgh.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear how happy and motivated your son is at nurseryit means a lot to know he feels supported and cared for.We truly appreciate your kind words about our leadership team and staff. Its great to hear the newer team members have made such...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear how happy and motivated your son is at nurseryit means a lot to know he feels supported and cared for.We truly appreciate your kind words about our leadership team and staff. Its great to hear the newer team members have made such a positive impression too. Supporting emotional development and self-esteem is a big part of what we do, so your recognition of that is especially meaningful.Thank you also for your feedback on our mealswere glad our nutritious options are appreciated, particularly from your perspective as a dentist!We're grateful for your trust and kind wordsits a joy to have your family with us.
The staff are wonderful at the nursery and are so warm and kind with my child. They have amazing outdoor spaces where the children can play and learn outside more than they do inside, which is great. Food is always varied and diverse and I know that they care and look after my child when they are...
The staff are wonderful at the nursery and are so warm and kind with my child. They have amazing outdoor spaces where the children can play and learn outside more than they do inside, which is great. Food is always varied and diverse and I know that they care and look after my child when they are there, which is comforting.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that youve had such a positive experience with our nursery and that your child is thriving in our care. Our team works hard to create a nurturing, engaging environment, and its wonderful to know that the outdoor learning spaces, diverse...
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that youve had such a positive experience with our nursery and that your child is thriving in our care. Our team works hard to create a nurturing, engaging environment, and its wonderful to know that the outdoor learning spaces, diverse meals, and warm staff have made such a difference.Knowing that you feel confident and reassured when your child is with us means everything. Thank you again for your trust and support!
We are really happy with this nursery! The menu is great, offering a wide variety of healthy and tasty meals for the children. Management are very approachable and always listen to parents, which makes a big difference. The rooms are clean, tidy, and well looked after, creating a safe and welcoming...
We are really happy with this nursery! The menu is great, offering a wide variety of healthy and tasty meals for the children. Management are very approachable and always listen to parents, which makes a big difference. The rooms are clean, tidy, and well looked after, creating a safe and welcoming environment. The staff are excellent with the children - caring, patient, and always engaging them in fun and educational activities. Highly recommend!
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, the team will be delighted to read your kind comments, thank you.
The new management team have been fantastic, but all staff across the board are great with the kids - there's a community feel to the place which we love,...
The new management team have been fantastic, but all staff across the board are great with the kids - there's a community feel to the place which we love, excellent gardens for each age group, and opportunities for extra curricular classes my son loves.
Staff know all the kids, regardless of which room they're in, which I think is especially lovely, & are great at giving interesting and detailed hand overs come the end of the day.
Food always sounds delicious, and the menus are varied and healthy.
100% would recommend!
Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, our team will be so delighted to read it and similarly new families searching for quality childcare will also find your words invaluable. Thank you again from all of us here at Thrive childcare and education.
She receives a great variety of food and I think eats better than at home sometimes(!) as she's surrounded and encouraged by other little ones eating. The nursery encourages learning, development and independence like drinking from a cup...
She receives a great variety of food and I think eats better than at home sometimes(!) as she's surrounded and encouraged by other little ones eating. The nursery encourages learning, development and independence like drinking from a cup (rather than a sippy cup), washing hands before meals and taking off her own shoes. We get regular posts on the app including pictures of her learning e.g. being given flash cards of animals or fruits and encouraged to name them. She's made great relationships at nursery with the staff and other children and regularly talks about them.
A big Thanks to all the staff!
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, we really appreciate your valuable feedback.
The meals/snacks are healthy and there's a lot of variety.
Would highly recommend this nursery.
The meals/snacks are healthy and there's a lot of variety.
Would highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, we really appreciate your valuable feedback.
I can't say enough good things about this nursery! The staff are absolutely wonderful - so caring, attentive, and always go above and beyond to make sure the girls are happy and well taken care of. It's clear that they truly love what they do, and it shows in how they interact with the children. My...
I can't say enough good things about this nursery! The staff are absolutely wonderful - so caring, attentive, and always go above and beyond to make sure the girls are happy and well taken care of. It's clear that they truly love what they do, and it shows in how they interact with the children. My girls have loved being there every single day, and I feel completely confident that they're in great hands. The team is not only helpful but also super supportive, always ready to answer any questions and provide updates. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nurturing and safe environment for their little ones.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, we really appreciate your valuable feedback.
Corner house Gillsland is a great nursery. All the staff are fantastic with the children. I love that the staff across all rooms know all the children's names, there is a feeling that all staff are very invested in the children and their learning. It's a very friendly and welcoming environment. My...
The management team are great, very hands on, continually looking at and improving areas of the nursery and great at keeping parents informed with what's going on.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, we really appreciate your valuable feedback.
My daughter is very happy and settled at Corner House Nursery Gillsland. She is currently in the preschool room and has attended since she was 1 year old. All staff are extremely friendly and all know my daughter by name (even those who don't work directly with her). The well-being of the children...
My daughter is very happy and settled at Corner House Nursery Gillsland. She is currently in the preschool room and has attended since she was 1 year old. All staff are extremely friendly and all know my daughter by name (even those who don't work directly with her). The well-being of the children is a top priority. Communication is overall very good. The staff create engaging learning experiences for the children and provides opportunities to go on regular outings. External agencies come in for optional sessions (football, music class). Recent upgrades to the gardens have been extremely positive. The preschool garden in particular is a lovely place to play. Highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, its great to hear the garden investment has been impactful. We really appreciate your valuable feedback.
My child has been attending Corner House Nursery Gillsland for 5 months and I am very pleased with our experience so far. Staff were very caring and kind as they helped my baby settle in and they have developed good bonds with him as a result. Activities offered are varied, fun and educational. I...
My child has been attending Corner House Nursery Gillsland for 5 months and I am very pleased with our experience so far. Staff were very caring and kind as they helped my baby settle in and they have developed good bonds with him as a result. Activities offered are varied, fun and educational. I love that my baby gets to try so many new things there. The management team is also working hard to keep improving the nursery and it shows. It's such a friendly and welcoming place. Efforts to involve parents are really welcomed.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review it is most appreciated by ourselves and the team at the nursery.
Both my children have attended Corner House Gillsland in all 3 rooms - Investigators room (babies), Explorers room (toddlers) and Innovators room (pre-schoolers). I can only say great things about them, from the range of activities they have going on with the children which is impressive, to the...
Both my children have attended Corner House Gillsland in all 3 rooms - Investigators room (babies), Explorers room (toddlers) and Innovators room (pre-schoolers). I can only say great things about them, from the range of activities they have going on with the children which is impressive, to the kindness of every single person of staff and the amazing facilities including an immense garden with separate areas for the younger and older children. We are absolutely delighted with the nursery and would not change it for nothing. My children have created special bonds with the teachers and with other children and are so happy there. Thank you Corner House Gillsland Team for making my babies so happy.
Thank you for a really lovely and heartfelt review, it really does mean the world to us and the team at the nursery to hear such a positive review.
The staff are very responsive and take great care of the little ones.
The current management had brought in substantial improvements. Communication is now much clearer, events...
The staff are very responsive and take great care of the little ones.
The current management had brought in substantial improvements. Communication is now much clearer, events are organised on a regular basis etc.
It's wonderful to hear from you. Clear and effective communication is paramount, and it's brilliant to hear the nursery team is really getting this right. Thanks again from all of us at Thrive Childcare and Education.
This is a very reliable and well-run nursery. They communicate well with the parents, keeping us in the loop about everything that's going on. They're very invested in my daughter's development and she responds really well to all the staff there and the activities they put on.
This is a very reliable and well-run nursery. They communicate well with the parents, keeping us in the loop about everything that's going on. They're very invested in my daughter's development and she responds really well to all the staff there and the activities they put on.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, its super to hear how happy you are with the communication at the nursery as that really is as important to us as it is to you as a parent.
We love Corner House Nursery Gillsland. Our son is in a happy, safe and caring environment. Highly recommend. The staff are all highly engaged with the children, and provide a positive learning environment at all times.
We love Corner House Nursery Gillsland. Our son is in a happy, safe and caring environment. Highly recommend. The staff are all highly engaged with the children, and provide a positive learning environment at all times.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, it's always a pleasure to read kind words and thoughts from families.
My son has attended this nursery for just over a year and has recently moved into the toddler room. He loves nursery, loves the staff and talks about nursery a lot when we're home. Despite only attending one day a week, he settled so quickly into the baby room and now the toddler room - which is a...
My son has attended this nursery for just over a year and has recently moved into the toddler room. He loves nursery, loves the staff and talks about nursery a lot when we're home. Despite only attending one day a week, he settled so quickly into the baby room and now the toddler room - which is a real testament to the staff and the environment they provide. The management team are very friendly and the communication from them about the nursery is brilliant. The staff on the nursery floor are very nurturing and clearly have a wealth of experience and knowledge - they know my son well and really look to support his development and his interests. The handover is thorough and I'm always impressed by the range of experiences and play opportunities. The nursery is clean, the resources are good quality and there's a great range of food provided.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, its always a pleasure to read kind words and thoughts from families and your detailed review will really help other families in their search for great childcare, thank you again.
We've used this nursery for both our children and couldn't be happier with the current management and team. Great communication, plenty of outdoor play and excursions to the local area, and staff who are engaged and care for our kids.
We've used this nursery for both our children and couldn't be happier with the current management and team. Great communication, plenty of outdoor play and excursions to the local area, and staff who are engaged and care for our kids.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, it's always a pleasure to read kind words and thoughts from families.
The staff are lovely, my child is always getting cuddles, hugs and attention. I would highly recommend this nursery. My child has been there in all 3 levels, baby room, toddler room and preschool and has thoroughly enjoyed and thrived in all of them.
The staff are lovely, my child is always getting cuddles, hugs and attention. I would highly recommend this nursery. My child has been there in all 3 levels, baby room, toddler room and preschool and has thoroughly enjoyed and thrived in all of them.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, its wonderful to hear your son is thriving in our setting.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 31 Mar 2020Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education
- 30 Apr 2019Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education
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Meet the Team (2)

I have worked in childcare for the last 20 years and it is truly my passion in life. My focus in early years is to improve the outcomes for all...
I have worked in childcare for the last 20 years and it is truly my passion in life. My focus in early years is to improve the outcomes for all children and families in the nursery. I love to see the joy on a child’s face when exploring all that nursery life can bring. Looking forward to Gillsland, I am excited as to what the future holds.

I have worked at Gillsland for the last 5 years and have a strong passion and love for this nursery. I have a strong focus on and take joy in...
I have worked at Gillsland for the last 5 years and have a strong passion and love for this nursery. I have a strong focus on and take joy in improving and developing provocations and areas for children to explore. I feel strongly about getting our families involved at any opportunity and enjoy arranging or organising open/family days for our team to build on these strong relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thrive Gillsland Manor House
What is the Age Range of Children that Thrive Gillsland Manor House accepts?
Thrive Gillsland Manor House accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Thrive Gillsland Manor House Open?
Thrive Gillsland Manor House 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 Thrive Gillsland Manor House have capacity for?
Thrive Gillsland Manor House has capacity for a total of 58 Children.
How far is Thrive Gillsland Manor House to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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