Pilrig Children's Nursery

102 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AY
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  • Pilrig Children's Nursery, Edinburgh
Pilrig Children's Nursery is a small family-run nursery based in a purpose-built property with bright sunny playrooms and its own secure garden area.

The nursery aims to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for all children and encourages regular parent communication and involvement in the nursery's activities.

The nursery provides a wide range of daily activities with free-flow access between playrooms and the garden.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Denise Lawrence (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 69

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 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

  • Christmas & New Year

Pilrig Children's Nursery Reviews (43)

9.7

Pilrig Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.682) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pilrig Children's Nursery has 43 reviews.

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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The staff in the rooms are amazing! They work very hard to be great with all children- albeit seem a bit overworked some days and stressed. The management on the other hand not so great, if you try to contact them you will never get a reply unless you manage to pin them down at drop off or pick up (this
seems to have improved somehow since 2 new deputy managers were hired).
We pay premium price for a chef to be on side but since October (?) the chef is gone and they use a catering company for lunch when all snacks are oatcakes and vegan butter or rice cakes and vegan butter. The price does not justify the snacks, they need to make sure they hire a chef or order snacks from the catering as well. The prices went up again (significantly) so I would expect the chef will be on site soon!
I also would recommend installing toilet seats that are appropriate for toddlers in the toilets.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in the baby room are lovely and caring. They were really helpful in helping my son settle in and he loves going there now! Communication is also great - they are very responsive. Very happy with the nursery overall.
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Review from Ruth E (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pilrig nursery provides a caring and stimulating environment for my grandchildren. They give me good feedback on the day when I pick up my grandchild and they have some time for me too! My grandchildren is very happy there.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Pilrig Children's Nursery is a good nursery and the staff are attentive and care about my child, the cooked food is really great, The outdoor space is fantastic.
I really recommended this nursery to everyone have a child.
Many thanks
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is always happy to go to nursery. He loves playing in the garden and always tells me exciting stories about what he does with his friends at nursery! He has been going to Pilrig for the past 3 years. I never had any concerns about leaving him at nursery, I know he's in good hands and well looked
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Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's NurseryThank you for your kind review, it's lovely to hear such positive feedback from longstanding parents.
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with our experience of Pilrig Nursery. Our child has been attending for some time now and there has been a hugely noticeable improvement in her confidence and social skills since joining. The staff are very knowledgeable and kind and approach their jobs with genuine warmth and care.
They have been very helpful in supporting our child through big milestones like potty training and nap transitions. We have liked how often we receive updates on how our child is doing day-to-day and what activities she has been up to. We also see what she's been eating - the nursery chef makes amazing food! The nursery also has a great outdoor space and if the weather allows, they always have the children outside which is so important. We would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you Pilrig Team!
Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's NurseryThank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you are happy with the support that is provided to your child. The team work very hard to ensure that all children's needs are met and it's lovely to see their hard work being recognised and to hear of the positive impact this has on children. I will pass on to our chef, your comments relating to the food. She takes great care and attention to ensure the menus are compliant with updated guidance and loves to show case the food during parents evenings.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy with our daughter's experience at Pilrig Children's nursery. It's such a warm and welcoming environment, and all the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. We can always stay up-to-date with our child's activities throughout the day, and feel completely confident she's being
looked after really well.
Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's NurseryThank you for your lovely review. I'm delighted that you are happy and confident with the care and support that your child receives.
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with all aspects of the nursery and feel confident leaving my daughter in your care. The only drawback is the lack of one-on-one activities with specific learning goals. Specifically, I would have liked seeing what she's learning with pictures in the journal and receiving themed crafts
she has made, even if it's only scribbles. This helps me further develop the theme at home in other languages. So far, I am unaware of any learning themes. Not counting Christmas/Chinese New Year as these don't account forthe majority of her time spent with you.
Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's NurseryThank you for your feedback. Observations can be viewed on our online learning portal which is updated by the key person. Practitioners prepare weekly planning which is displayed within the room, this details the skills that are being learned and what activities are being provided to satisfy these skills. Creative play is on offer within playrooms every day and children can choose whether they wish to take part in this. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to speak with your child's key worker or the management team.
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Review from Sugumar D (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're very happy with nursery. The staff are kind and attentive, always ensure our child feels safe and happy. The activities are fun and educational. Our son loves outdoor play. Communication is clear and consistent, we always feel informed about our child's progress.
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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff so kind and helpful had an amazing experience with the nursery! My child loves telling me what she has done at nursery she loves the staff the staff an amazing at helping out if it's a tough morning she always turns her day around thanks to the caring staff!
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really enjoy Pilrig Children's Nursery. Our son is enjoying his meals there which is a big deal for us because he's always been on the smaller side. He has really bonded with the care staff and they take really good care of him as he has separation anxiety in the mornings. They're also very good
at implementing changes in his care plan.
I like that they include parents in special celebrations and that we know a bit about his day via the app.
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Review from Olga M (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pilrig Nursery team are professional, friendly and qualified. They provide effective communication with parents through regular updates. The facilities are well-maintained and spacious. The nursery offers fun activities, food (healthy meals and communication. It's clear they prioritise quality care
for children.
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Pilrig since he was a year old. He's now 4, we've seen many changes over this time but one thing remains the same - my son loves this nursery!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great experience! Both kids are happy to go to the nursery in the morning and come back excited and full of good experiences. Overall we're very happy with this nursery!
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nurturing nursery. The staff genuinely care for the children and make a lovely environment for them. My daughter loves her time at nursery which makes it easy for us to leave her. The chef is brilliant with the children too.
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Review from Stephanie S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled so well into Pilrig. The staff have been very welcoming and made her feel comfortable and at home. She enjoys playing in the garden and the home corner and enjoys telling us about her day when she comes home.
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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience overall. General communications could be better but really happy with staff, food and activities etc.
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all so attentive and really care about each individual child. They have really gotten to know our kids and our kids adore them.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is very happy at Pilrig Children's Nursery. He is currently in the toddler room. I feel the level of care is satisfactory as the staff turnover is quite high and this can be unsettling at times. Other than this I feel the children are happy and are presented with age-appropriate activities.
Reply from Shona Maclean, Marketing Manager - Scotland & The North at Pilrig Children's NurseryThank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, both my children have been really happy here. The staff are all warm and caring. The facilities are great, especially the garden which is large, enclosed and has lots of resources. The food options are healthy and varied, the chef is a real asset.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.682)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.682) out of 10 for Pilrig Children's Nursery 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 19 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 4.732 for Pilrig Children's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 224 Ratings = 4.732
  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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pilrig Children's Nursery 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 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 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, 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 (2)

Denise

Denise Lawrence

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020

Experienced nursery manager with years of experience in the Early Years industry.

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Laura Michie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

Laura has worked with children across all age groups in Early Years, Primary and Secondary Education within indoor and outdoor settings. Laura has a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and is currently working towards completing a Professional Development Award Level 9 in Childhood Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pilrig Children's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Pilrig Children's Nursery accepts?

Pilrig Children's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pilrig Children's Nursery Open?

Pilrig Children's 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 Pilrig Children's Nursery have capacity for?

Pilrig Children's Nursery has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

How far is Pilrig Children's Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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