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Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten

Newfield House, 1 New Street, Musselburgh EH21 6HY
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The staff are all so friendly, kind and professional and really care about the children.Claire C(Mother of Child)
Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten, Musselburgh
Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten, Musselburgh
Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten, Musselburgh

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten provides quality childcare for children aged from 12 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.

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Funding & Fees

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

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Louise Smith (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (57)

9.4

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.437) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten has 57 reviews.

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Review from Craig I (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Anne M (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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My two year old daughter only started in the toddler room in May 2016 but I have been incredibly impressed by everything at the nursery. When she first started, I assumed she would only stay until she started at school nursery at three but now I'm looking into her staying there as long as possible.

Every staff member I have met, has been so kind and caring. From day one I have felt comfortable leaving my daughter in their care. She loves going to nursery, talking about her friends and what she does there on her non-nursery days. The small class size in her room means she knows everyone.

Her speech and social skills have come on hugely in such a short time. I really would recommend Loretto Nursery to anyone.

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Review from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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My child has only been attending for a few months however, in this time he has shown signs of development which I am extremely happy with. The staff are very welcoming and supportive. I have been very happy with the nursery so far.

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Review from M-L O'D (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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Our son has had an extremely positive pre-school year at the Loretto Nursery. The attention to his care and education has been second to none in a relaxed, happy, cheerful, well-equipped and suitably furnished modern nursery environment a stones throw away from the Loretto Junior School campus. The dedication and enthusiasm of the staff is apparent every day with experienced, skilled nursery teaching and calm leadership clearly being key ingredients to its success. We were confident that each day we were leaving our son in safe hands and that everything was being done to prepare him for the next step - starting school. Our thanks to the manager and her team for all that they have done.

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Review from Mihirini S (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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My son settled into the nursery quickly and easily, and he seems to be enjoying his time there. For me, this is the strongest proof of the quality of the nursery. If I could suggest any improvement at all, that would be include some messy play activities in the child's days.

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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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Very happy my little girl really enjoys going to nursery and has become quite attached to the staff in her room. Management are very accommodating and do their best to support parents and children. The management team seem very hands on.

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Meet the Team (2)

Louise Smith Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Louise Smith

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 Simpson Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021
Amy Simpson

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

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