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Doune Terrace Nursery

9c Doune Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH3 6DY
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Doune Terrace Nursery, Edinburgh
Doune Terrace Nursery, Edinburgh
Doune Terrace Nursery, Edinburgh

Early Days Nurseries operates six childcare settings in central Edinburgh, including the West End and Stockbridge. Known for their award-winning approach, the organisation provides a nurturing environment led by experienced early years professionals.

Each nursery features landscaped outdoor spaces and modern sensory rooms designed to support children’s development. A varied activity programme includes ballet, swimming, yoga, music and football which helps to build confidence and creativity. Forest school sessions and seasonal...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Natalie Haining(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • 25th & 26th December & 1st & 2nd January

Funding & Fees

8am – 6pm at £83 per day

Full Time: £1798.33 per month, discounted to £1778.33 per month

Number of days per week & Cost per month
5 - £1778.33
4 - £1438.66
3 - £1079.00
2 - £719.33

1 - £359.66

The prices include:
Breakfast, lunch, tea and two snacks daily
All milk, formula milk, nappies, and wipes

Other experiences and consumables

Fee Calculation -
Fees are calculated on a 52?week year basis and are payable in advance by Standing Order, through our App,

and/or via Childcare Vouchers. Payments are due on the 1st of each month for the month ahead.

Waiting List Deposit -
There is no charge to make an enquiry or join our waitlist, as we want families to feel free to explore their

options without any commitment at this stage.

Enrolment Fee -
We aim to contact families around 3 months before their planned start date. If we’re able to offer you a place,
a £150 non-refundable enrolment fee will then be required to secure it. This covers the administrative work

involved in preparing for your child’s start and settling-in sessions.

Extra Sessions -
All extra sessions must be agreed in advance with a member of staff at our Head Office, located at 10 Walker
Street. Payment is required at the time of booking and can be made through our App or directly into our

account, using your child’s name as the reference.

Sibling Discount -
Early Days Nursery offer a 10% sibling discount applied to the eldest child's nursery fees, starting from the first

full month of their placement.

Early Years Funding -
As a Partnership Nursery with the City of Edinburgh Council, we provide funded hours for eligible children from
the term after their third birthday. For more information on Early Years Funding, please contact our accounts

department.

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Doune Terrace Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.113) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Doune Terrace Nursery has 9 reviews.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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It's hard to put into words how grateful we are for everything Doune Terrace has given our family. Both of our daughters went to Doune Terrace and from the very beginning we have felt completely confident that they were in the most caring, nurturing and supportive environment. Our girls have grown so much during their time here not only in confidence and learning but also in kindness, independence and friendships! As we prepare to move abroad sharing goodbye is incredibly bittersweet. Thank you for everything you have done for our family we will miss you all so much and couldn't have wished for a better start for our girls. Chloe and Craig x

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery

Thank you, Chloe and Craig. It has been a privilege to care for your girls and watch them grow. We will miss you all very much and wish you the very best for your move abroad.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I honestly couldn't have chosen a better nursery for my son. From day one, the staff have been so kind, caring, and supportive, making both us and our little one feel completely at ease. It's clear how much they genuinely care about every child and their individual development.
My son absolutely loves going to nursery every day and is always excited withall the fun activities. Theres a lot of outdoor adventures, there's always something exciting planned. We especially love that the nursery regularly organises outings and trips, giving the children wonderful opportunities to explore, learn, and create lasting memories.

We've seen such a huge boost in our child's confidence, independence, and social skills since attending. The communication with parents is fantastic, and we always feel involved and informed about our child's progress. Its been excellent.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how happy your son is at Doune Terrace and how much he enjoys the activities, outdoor adventures and trips. Your kind words mean a great deal to our team.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Doune Terrace since she was 18 months old and has always been happy to attend. Throughout her time there, she has enjoyed the wide range of activities provided, such as Forest School, trip to North Berwick, yoga and music classes, attending Fringe shows, museum visits, and many more. We feel the nursery has given our daughter the best possible start to her early years, and we are very grateful to the staff who work tirelessly to keep the nursery running so smoothly.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted your daughter has been so happy at Doune Terrace and has enjoyed all the activities and outings. Watching her grow and thrive has been a joy for our team. We truly appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Tom R (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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The nursery has provided a friendly, safe and encouraging environment for both of our children to prosper in. The staff are generally at the nursery for the long term and have established close bonds with our children which helps as they transition from one stage to another and has also given us peace of mind that our children are surrounded by familiar and caring faces. We have noticed good and steady progress with their learning and they made sure our eldest child was prepared and confident for leaving nursery to start school. Our children really enjoy the food and its a great help dinner is provided towards the end of the nursery day.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased your children feel happy, supported and confident here, and it means a lot to our team to know their progress and routines are positively reflected at home.

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Review from Prachi H (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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We have been here since my son was 1 years old. Lovely caring staff who have a great relationship with my son and know his quirks. He settled in very quickly and is happy here. Good choice of activities and healthy varied meals.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery
Hi Prachi,
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how well your son has settled and how happy he is at nursery. It means a great deal to our team to know that their caring relationships and understanding of his little quirks are making a positive difference.
Best wishes

Natalie

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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Doune Terrace is a wonderful nursery with caring staff, a creative curriculum, good processes, and lots of love. Our son joined as a baby and is now a thriving toddler. The team have really supported him throughout transitions and are always looking for new, educational and fun ways to engage the children in their care. The garden is quite small but the children are often taken out to nearby parks.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery
Hi L L,

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear how well your son has grown and thrived since joining us as a baby. Our team works hard to provide a caring and consistent environment, so it means a great deal to know this has supported him through each...  

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Review from F-C P (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Doune Terrace Nursery is a brilliant nursery - well-managed and welcoming. The staff is consistently excellent and the management is very caring and responsive. We feel very lucky to have places there for our children.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery
Hi F-C P,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you feel so welcomed and well supported at Doune Terrace. Our team works hard to create a caring, consistent environment for every child, and it means a great deal to know this is reflected in your family's experience. We feel very lucky to have your children with us.

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Review from O B (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Very pleased with our son's time here! The care is very genuine and the commitment to the kids clear. Staffing sometimes seems stretched a bit thin but we love the emphasis on crafting, out door play, local trips and appreciate how staff have handled any situations that have arisen.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery
Hi O B,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback. We're really pleased to hear how happy you are with your son's time here.
The children enjoy the crafting, outdoor play, and local trips, we feel the children hugely benefit from these experiences.

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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so happy with this nursery and the care our children receive. The staff are truly exceptional-kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing. They take the time to understand individual needs and always make our children feel safe, supported, and valued, which gives us great peace of mind.

The space is bright, welcoming, and well organised, creating a fantastic environment for both learning and play. We particularly love the outdoor trips, which give the children wonderful opportunities to explore and experience new things.

The menu is healthy and varied, and it's reassuring to know the children are eating nutritious meals each day. The range of activities is also brilliant-swimming, football, and yoga are real highlights and help build confidence and skills.

Our preschool child has come on so much since starting here. It's amazing to see how much they are learning and developing every day.

Reply from Natalie Haining, Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery
Hi C E,
Thank you so much for sharing this - it truly means a lot to us. We're so glad to hear how happy you are with the care the children receive, and we are delighted to know the staff's kindness and hard work are making such a positive difference.

It's wonderful to hear how much they're...  

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Natalie Haining
Natalie HainingJob Title:ManagerJoined: 2012
Hi, I’m Natalie, the Nursery Manager at Doune Terrace Nursery. I began my childcare journey in 2012 and have thoroughly enjoyed progressing through a variety of roles, from Nursery Practitioner to Manager.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in childhood studies from the University of Glasgow, which deepened my understanding of child development and strengthened my ability to apply theory to practice within early years settings.

Creating a warm, caring, and inclusive environment is at the heart of everything I do. I am passionate about ensuring that children, families, and staff all feel supported, valued, and truly part of our nursery community. I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to support and observe children as they grow in confidence during their time with us. Both my team and I are honoured to play a role in these important early stages of their development.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doune Terrace Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Doune Terrace Nursery accepts?

Doune Terrace Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Doune Terrace Nursery Open?

Doune Terrace 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 Doune Terrace Nursery have capacity for?

Doune Terrace Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Doune Terrace Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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