Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare

1 Waverley Park, Spring Gardens, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh EH8 8EW
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AN INVITING AND INSPIRING NURSERY IN ABBEYHILL

The Elsie Inglis nursery in Abbeyhill offers a warm and welcoming environment, designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff support your child’s transition from home to nursery, and the team pride there selves on providing a safe, exciting and enjoyable nursery where children can thrive.

Baby and toddler rooms are vibrant and enriching, with a sensory room and play resources to spark the imagination. With the well-equipped, age-appropriate gardens, children can extend their play and learning outside.

The unique Growing Enhancement programme aimed at preschoolers encourages children’s natural curiosity to learn. The focus is on reading, writing and mathematics, alongside vocational subjects such as art and cooking, giving every child the opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

At Elsie Inglis, the team provide excellent nutritionally-balanced menus using fresh ingredients prepared by the nursery's chef. There is a monthly breakfast club for parents to join their child for breakfast and the children enjoy baking classes with the chef, where they learn how to follow instructions and direction, and use counting, measuring, problem-solving, and creativity.

The experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you everything the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 65

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

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (75)

9.9

Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare has 75 reviews.

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Review from Dee S (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with our choice of nursery. Our child was only 9 months old and I was anxious about leaving him, but I needn't have worried. He has settled extremely well and loves it. The staff got to know him really well, very quickly and I am struck by how they genuinely care about him and for
him and he adores them.
He is always engaged in fun and stimulating activities and enjoys the food. Gold stars all around.
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Review from Jennifer T (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience over the past few months has been and continues to be great. The projects pre-school have been working on have been tailored to the children's interest in superheroes and also with an educational focus. Super tato and vegetables.
The home activities link supports the projects in pre-school
and really give insight into what your child is learning. The staff at the nursery are great, they are supportive encouraging and have your child's well-being and independence at the heart of what they do.
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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attends Elsie's for two days a week. He moved up to the Preschool room a few months ago and just loves it. He is happy and thriving. Daily activities are great and he particularly loves the outdoor time. We love that he's been involved with the preparation of food recently and (even better)
has eaten it! Very happy with the staff, feedback at the end of the day, meals and we love getting the book of photos and observations back when they move up to the next room. We've never had any issues and feel very happy that our son is so happy here.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our sons attend 3 days a week and we are very happy with the level of learning and love they receive.
We did have a concern with our youngest child's key worker recently and how we felt the relationship was and how negative the feedback was being given. This was dealt with quickly and efficiently
by management.
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Review from Fatima S (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good atmosphere, good size of room and garden, well equipped. I like how big the buggies shed.
Great staff, I like the comments that they give at the end of the day on how my child has been. Had a problem or maybe misunderstanding, I phoned and was really angry however the person I spoke to was
really helpful and solved that problem and was surprised how they absorbed that anger from me and made me relieved at the end of the call.
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is always excited when it is his day at the nursery. He is amongst the excellent staff and I am sure that he is in good hands when I am at work. The range of activities is very good and I can see how happy and how much my son learns in there. Highly recommended.
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Review from Emilie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the way my daughter is taken care of at Elsie Inglis. Staff are usually nice and always take the time to give some feedback. Facilities all good and can't wait for the refurbishment.
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Review from F E (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Baby room staff are very caring and get to know the babies well.
They have kept in touch and were great when my son was settling in.
Maybe less cake for the babies.
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to nursery - the staff are brilliant, she's made some lovely friends and we are very happy with the activities she is involved with and the amount of outdoor time that is provided.
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Review from Nicole F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Been really happy with the care provided and also the range of activities.
The nursery accommodates my son's allergies and provide alternatives and also help look after his skin.
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Review from Gill M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with Elsie’s and our son’s progress in 2s room. The staff are lovely and attentive and our son loves them. They do a variety of activities and try to get outside as much as possible. The staff take a genuine interest in the kids including what is happening at home for them. Would
definitely recommend.
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Review from Esther S (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience in the baby's room has been fantastic. All the staff members are lovely, supportive and care for our son. Special mention to two nursery nurses, but everyone in the nursery is great.
The environment is very safe and they all encourage children to be more independent which is fantastic.
We couldn't recommend it enough it's a five-star nursery.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest son has been at Elsie's since 10 months old. My oldest son also attended until school age. Both have very different personalities and both have thrived at the nursery. The staff really care about the children and get to know them and ensure the child is happy, settled and safe. The entire
team at Elsie's are professional, caring and flexible. The food is healthy and varied and second (and sometimes even third!) helpings are often requested.
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Review from Mark F (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls and staff at Elsie's are really good with my daughter. She loves going into the baby room and seeing all her wee friends and having fun with the girls. She has adapted well to nursery, this is with the help of such good people working with her in the baby room.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elsie Ingles nursery is a very friendly and nurturing environment and having used this nursery for over four years, I have never had any cause for complaint.
The children are cared for to a very high standard and are really happy there. Communication from the teachers to parents is excellent and I
feel they have the best interests of the children at heart.
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Elsie Inglis Nursery. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at the nursery which is a sure sign she is looked after well. I am very impressed with how my daughter is developing and this is down to the effort the staff put into helping her talk and develop her skills.
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Review from Susan (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really liked this nursery from the very first visit. There's so much space to accommodate the different age groups inside and out. It's a safe, stimulating, fun and caring environment. Our daughter absolutely loves it, which is the best review!


I have a lot of respect and time for the fabulous

and supportive staff in the various rooms, the kitchen and the office.

Highly recommended.
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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I continue to be extremely happy and impressed with Elsie Inglis and every day she is there, I look forward to hearing about the new things she has learnt and what activities she has done.


The staff are fantastic and I feel happy and secure in the knowledge that she is safe and well

looked after.


I think this nursery is fantastic and I wouldn't have her anywhere else.

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Review from Shruti S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I must thank Elsie Inglis for taking such good care of my son. I've had a horrible experience in the past with another nurse when my son ended up in a hospital and was never able to adjust there. I was quite scared while enrolling him at Elsie Inglis but within a month I could see my son adjusting.
He absolutely loves the staff and I see them quite open to ideas and suggestions which is wonderful. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, caring and attentive staff, every age group has their own room and outdoor play area. Our son is very happy here. The staff think about the little things like if we forget a jacket for him on a sunny day and then later it gets colder, if the children go outside they make sure they put
a top on him so he stays warm.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.894 for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.894
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is based on 18 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 (3)

Karen

Karen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Since 2022, Karen has been the Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis, bringing with her a strong background in early years leadership, having previously worked as both Nursery Manager and Area Manager across a small group of Edinburgh nurseries.


She is deeply passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and takes great pride in supporting the talented team at Elsie Inglis to create meaningful and joyful experiences for children every day.


Her journey into early years education began after a career in banking and the birth of her son, which inspired her to follow her true passion. Since then, she has embraced lifelong learning, completing an HNC in Childcare, a BA in Childhood Practice, and a postgraduate qualification.


She is certified in paediatric first aid, child protection, DSL, and Additional Support for Learning (ASL), and has undertaken a range of management development programmes. In addition, she is proud to serve as a connector for one of Bright Horizons’ Bright Spaces in Scotland, extending vital support to families in need.

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Emma joined Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis in 2024 and brings over a decade of experience in early years education. She holds both an HNC and a BA in Childhood Practice.


She is paediatric first aid trained, serves as the designated safeguarding lead for the nursery, and is also a connector for one of Bright Horizons’ Bright Spaces.


Throughout her career, she has worked with children of all ages, progressing from nursery practitioner to room leader and deputy manager. She particularly enjoys helping the youngest children settle into nursery life—building strong bonds and watching their unique personalities shine.


Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog and spending quality time with family and friends.

Elisa

Elisa

Job Title: Third in Charge

Elisa is the nursery's Third in Charge. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education with a focus on Physical Education and has enjoyed working with children from 0 to 12 years old in both Early Years and Primary settings.


For almost three years, she has been a valued member of the Bright Horizons team. She began her journey as an Early Years Teacher, progressed to Room Leader in the preschool room, and now serves as the Third in Charge. Teaching is her passion! Elisa loves creating fun and engaging learning experiences and monitoring children's progress to help them achieve their best.


In her free time, she is a sports enthusiast and plays handball for the Edinburgh Handball Team. She also enjoys taking her campervan on trips to the stunning Scottish Highlands, where she loves hiking and soaking in the beauty of nature.

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