Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten

Newfield House, 1 New Street, Musselburgh EH21 6HY
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8.8 45 Reviews
  • Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten, Musselburgh
Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten provides quality childcare for children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years and is open from 8am to 6pm.

Delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Early years development is encouraged within a stimulating atmosphere, consisting of spacious playrooms, extensive resources and planned activities to help children grow and learn in confidence.

A combination of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities makes for healthy self-development.

The on-site nursery chef freshly prepares balanced and delicious meals, catering for any allergies and dietary requirements.

Provides a wide range of session patterns to suit all childcare needs. A sibling discount is also offered (T&Cs apply), as well as working in partnership with the local council to offer funded pre-school sessions.

Included in fees are a quality early years care and education, freshly made, healthy meals and snacks, nappies and wipes, a range of extracurricular activities 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.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Louise Smith (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 79

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.

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

  • 2 weeks over Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is plenty of on street parking outside the nursery making drop offs, pick ups and visiting easy for your family.

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten Reviews (45)

8.8

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.799) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten has 45 reviews.

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Review from Susan L (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is my daughter's second nursery and we changed for logistic purposes, however, we are very happy with how she is progressing.


My daughter settled in with no tears and has enjoyed every minute of it. I get to hear from the ladies when I collect her, as well as from my daughter herself how much

she is doing during the day and it is all good learning fun! The ladies who work there are friendly and it is always clean and as tidy as can be with lots of children!


It is clear to see how she is developing and both myself and my husband are very happy to see how well she is doing.

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Review from Mandy M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son didn't settle very well but both managers and staff made it both easy for me and my son to settle in. Couldn't be happier.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with my choice of nursery. My daughter has recently joined and I had been dreading the process of maternity leave ending and settling her into nursery. I have been so pleasantly surprised by the whole experience which has gone much more smoothly than I ever imagined. I believe this
is down to the wonderful staff and lovely environment. My daughter is happy there and I feel happy that she is receiving the best possible care.
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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very vibrant progressive nursery with a real family feel. Our child loves to attend and to see his friends and the outdoor space, and the nativity at Christmas makes festival time lively too.


The front garden could do with some care, nettles growing where young children play is not a good combination.

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Review from Stoigniew S (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter came from another nursery in May 2017 and from day one she fell in love with everyone. We noticed how quickly she started learning with her new teachers (songs, numeracy, dance, language). Excellent work guys. Thank you.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When looking for a nursery, we established that we wanted to find an environment where leadership was present from the top, where staff were engaging to both children and parents and where there was an overall sense of belonging and happiness and I am pleased to say that in the short time we have been
with the nursery we felt that. If things went wrong, not that they often do, they were corrected. Our children have been nourished and come home happy and you can't wish for more.


Practical things that every parent thinks of:


- Great outdoor space/easy use of the beach due to proximity
- Great programme for transitioning to Year 1
- Schedule full of activities - from slime to arts and crafts, the children are always stimulated through play
- Good teacher/minder per child ration - never felt that my child was being left in the care of an overwhelmed carer
- Great staff - it's lovely to see people that like their job and welcome you every day with a smile.

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Review from Belinda L (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy joined the nursery at five months old, attending just two afternoons per week, to begin with. He absolutely loves his Loretto Nursery family and is always bubbling with happiness when we pick him up having had such a lovely time there. He was the youngest there at the time he joined,
and I was a bit worried that he would require lots of attention being so young, as he could not sit up yet and was starting a habit of fighting his naps. The staff are very caring and friendly and patient, and know what they're doing and were able to give him the attention he needed, as well as the other lovely young children in their care. Even though he was very young, they helped him join in activities safely where he could, so he could learn and have fun. We're all very happy and grateful to the staff for looking after our precious wee one so well.
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Review from Zarine B (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are several good nurseries in Edinburgh and East Lothian and several poor ones but we have found, after experiencing several, Loretto Nursery to be the best. The staff are excellent, down to earth, lovely and above all extremely capable. My little boy runs in every morning and as a mum, I feel
relaxed leaving him there because I feel so reassured that he is going to be well looked after and have a lot of fun. We are not local to Musselburgh but it is worth the drive, easy to park and the ideal Esk-side location is a treat every morning. Huge bonus is that they provide nappies wipes snacks and properly cooked meals included in the fee so all you have to focus on is your wee one, making it much easier for any super busy working mum.
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Review from Craig I (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great facilities, lovely location and dedicated staff. Both our children had a wonderful time at Loretto, learning, having fun and being outdoors. Having meals provided was also a huge advantage. We were particularly pleased with how the team looked after our 2-year old daughter - she developed a lot
through play and activities at nursery.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous newly refurbished building with excellent facilities. Staff are approachable and treat children as individuals, the team in the baby room have gone out of their way to accommodate my daughter's allergies. Onsite chef sets this nursery apart from others in the area.
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Review from Sonia (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I do not use the nursery but I would recommend the Afterschool club. The team there are great.
The holiday club is not very stimulating for children p1 hence why we are not booking it this summer.
There were not enough spaces to drop off to the holiday club when the deputy manager was there and basics:
like the doors had not been unlocked so several parents were stuck outside waiting to get in with their children. Therefore, the attention to detail and the simple things are missing. Other nurseries offer stimulating trips away, Spanish and French classes, coming etc. It feels like Loretto school has more interest in the golf centre whilst what they should really focus on, is the nursery.
There has been a significant improvement in organisation and communication since the new manager has taken over.
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Review from Aurélie M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at Loretto Nursery.
The staff are extremely kind with her and always cuddle her when she is in a mood or a little sad in the morning.
They try to go in the garden as often as possible or go for a walk along the river.
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Review from Gemma P (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for a month now and is settling in very well. The staff have been a great support during these first few weeks and have communicated his progress to me very well. He seems to enjoy his time there and I always get an update on how his day has been.
Although early
days for us I feel very comfortable with everything so far and the staff have made it a much easier experience than I was expecting!!
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Review from Catherine P (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are very attentive and always friendly and supportive to my 2-year-old son. He comes home and happily talks about what he has been doing at nursery and always mentions the ladies.
The facilities and garden are excellent and the online learning journal is brilliant as I get to see
photos of what he's been up to throughout the week. He has become much more confident, independent and chatty since joining Loretto nursery. I would highly recommend to all parents.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2.5 year old daughter started Loretto last summer and has been going a few days a week since, I can't recommend them enough - and have, on many occasions, advised friends to use their service. My daughter loves going and often talks about her key worker and friends she has there. Also, I can't thank
them enough for their input whilst we went through potty training and it just puts even more confidence in them that they will look after her and recognises if she needs any extra support or attention whilst in their care!
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Review from Steven MN (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had a far from acceptable level of care from a previous nursery, we moved our daughter to Loretto and have never looked back. The staff have been extremely engaged with both us and her throughout and have been completely on top of her development at every stage. There seems a great mix of learning
and fun and she has been encouraged throughout to be creative.
We have been very happy with our decision and the level of care our daughter now receives.
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Review from Carrie K (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Loretto is a lovely little nursery with a very caring warm feeling about it. It is very simple allowing genuine imaginative play and self-directed learning experiences. My son has recently moved from another nursery and we now have no tears when he goes in and he loves his time there. The staff are
great and I love that there is an actual qualified teacher in the 3-5 room enhancing the children's learning experience and getting them used to some practices that will be used while in school.
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Review from Sian B (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic Nursery. My daughter has been attending since she was a year old and her speech and confidence has grown. She has made a lot of friends and has a good relationship with the teachers. They learn something new every day and I love that they play outside in the fresh air every day
(unless of high winds) which I think is extremely important.
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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm more than happy with the care my son received at the nursery. The staff have continued to meet his pastoral and educational needs and spent a great deal of time preparing his year group for school.
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Review from Fay F (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery. All of the facilities are beautifully clean and modern with lots of toys. Food provided is great and very much enjoyed by my little boy. Staff are all incredibly friendly. They create a peaceful, loving, safe environment for the children. Outside space is great - lovely natural
space for children to explore nature.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.799)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.799) out of 10 for Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten 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 4.0 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 4.819 for Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.819
  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 3.98 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten 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 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 = 3.6
    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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.8 = 0.38
  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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (2)

Louise

Louise Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Louise has a wealth of experience in early years and in business, Louise and Amy work together to ensure the smooth operation of the nursery.

Amy

Amy Simpson

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Amy supports the team in the smooth running of the nursery.

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