Doune Terrace Nursery

9c Doune Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 6DY
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8.7 6 Reviews
  • 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 coastal learning are provided on a regular basis.

Nutrition is a key focus and balanced meals are provided using the latest guidelines. Early Days Nurseries strive to support children’s growth, curiosity and long term development.
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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 paid in advance by Standing Order, through our App
and/or Childcare Vouchers on the 1st of the month for the month ahead.


Waiting List Deposit -
A £50 deposit is required to be placed on our waiting list. This deposit will be refunded should we not be
able to offer your child a placement in your requested nursery.


Retainer Deposit -
A deposit of two week's fees is requested along with your first month’s fee note. We will retain this for the
duration of your child's attendance. This deposit will be deducted from your child's final nursery payment.

Extra Sessions -
All extra sessions should be agreed in advance with a staff member from our Head Office in 10 Walker
Street and paid for at the time of booking. These can be paid through our App or directly into our account
using your child's name as the reference.


Sibling Discount -


Early Days Nursery offer a sibling discount of 10% on the eldest siblings' nursery fees.


Early Years Funding -
Our nursery is a Partnership Nursery with the City of Edinburgh Council and as such parents will be awarded
a grant towards a proportionate number of hours for any child in the term after their third birthday. For
more information on Early Years Funding please contact our accounts department.

Contact Doune Terrace Nursery to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

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

  • 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

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

Doune Terrace Nursery Reviews (6)

8.7

Doune Terrace Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.728) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Doune Terrace Nursery has 6 reviews.

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Review from Tom R (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Prachi H (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from F-C P (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from O B (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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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.

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.728)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.728) out of 10 for Doune Terrace 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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 4.803 for Doune Terrace Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (58 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.803
  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 3.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Doune Terrace Nursery is based on 6 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 = 3.55
    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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.375
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Natalie

Natalie Haining

Job Title: Manager Joined: 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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