Walker Street Nursery

10 Walker Street, Edinburgh EH3 7LA
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8.6 4 Reviews
  • Walker Street Nursery, Edinburgh
Across six Edinburgh locations, including the West End and Stockbridge, Early Days Nurseries provides a premium early years experience. Its award winning model supports children through engaging, well designed learning environments.

Landscaped gardens and sensory rooms offer opportunities for play and development. Children take part in activities such as swimming, dance, yoga and football.

Forest school and coastal classroom experiences are offered by a team of qualified teachers.

Healthy eating is prioritised and menus are created by an in house nutritionist. Early Days Nurseries aim to build confidence, curiosity and strong foundations for future learning.
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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 Walker Street Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Walker Street Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Georgia Matthews (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 41

Total Places for Children

  • 78

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

Walker Street Nursery Reviews (4)

8.6

Walker Street Nursery has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.589) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Walker Street Nursery has 4 reviews.

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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Days (Walker Street) has been in our family's life now for 8 years and we could not have been happier with the care and support they have given our children.
It is the staff at Early Days who make it what it is and everyone has such an important role to play. The staff in the preschool and school
room in particular are truly wonderful - caring, supportive and genuinely invested in the wellbeing and happiness of my boys. They have thrived at Early Days and it has given them confidence and independence that has, and will continue to, stand them in good stead.
The activities on offer at Early Days too are amazing - swimming, football, music classes and Forest School is a firm favourite - Ross, Alex, Yasmin and Steve are all amazing. The food is fantastic too and definitely deserves a big mention. It's healthy, delicious, varied and it introduces them to new flavours and cuisine which is great. In summary, I really couldn't recommend Early Days more highly.
Reply from Isabel Viveiros, Operations Manager at Walker Street NurseryHi,
Thank you for your recommendation.
It's been wonderful to see both of your boys grow and develop from young babies into big school boys. We love seeing how happy your little boy is when he goes to the forest each week he really enjoys it.

Georgia Matthews
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Review from Ellie A (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Days at Walker Street has been brilliant for our family. We were let down by another nursery and so ended up there as it was somewhere that could take my daughter at relatively short notice - we often say how lucky we feel that it worked out this way.
The staff have been wonderful and I feel
like they truly care for my daughter which is the best thing I could ask for.
The location is convenient for the city centre. Although the building is fairly small and the garden isn't huge compared to some nurseries, I've found they more than make up for it by taking the children out and about to do activities and visit other larger green spaces. The range of activities offered is fab too - they even offer swimming and forest school.
We will be sad to say goodbye when my daughter leaves to go to school.
Reply from Isabel Viveiros, Operations Manager at Walker Street NurseryHi Ellie,
Thank you so much for your feedback. It means a lot to us. We will miss you all in nursery once she moves onto school. Please come back and visit us so she can share her school experience with her friends.

Georgia Matthews
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been really happy with the care of both our children.The staff are always friendly and attentive, and they've created such a warm, nurturing environment.


Both my children are always excited going to nursery and it's been lovely to see their confidence and development grow.


We would highly

recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and high-quality nursery. This is the one!
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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two children attending Walker Street nursery and we love it. The staff are wonderful and it's obvious how much they care for the children.
They always try to host a range of additional activities for the children including ballet and football.
The food is cooked fresh for the children
and both of ours have always loved it. We couldn't recommend Walker Street enough.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.589)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.589) out of 10 for Walker Street Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.958 for Walker Street Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (47 Excellents x 5) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.958
  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 3.631 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Walker Street Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.256
  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)

Georgia

Georgia Matthews

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2014

I am Georgia, an experienced early years professional with a career in childcare that began in 2014 at Early Days Nurseries. From the outset, I have been passionate about supporting young children’s development and creating nurturing, engaging learning environments where every child can thrive.
Starting in an entry-level role, I developed a strong foundation in all areas of nursery practice, including childcare, safeguarding, and early education. Through dedication and hands-on experience, I progressed through a variety of roles, each offering valuable insight into both the day-to-day operations of a nursery and the importance of delivering consistently high-quality care and education.
Alongside my practical experience, I completed a bachelor’s degree in childhood studies at the University of Glasgow. This academic journey enhanced my understanding of child development and strengthened my ability to apply theory to practice within early years settings.
Now, as Nursery Manager at Walker Street Nursery, I lead with a commitment to excellence. I am focused on supporting and developing my team to deliver outstanding care, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for every child. I am particularly passionate about continuous improvement, professional development, and ensuring that all children are given the best possible start in life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Street Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Walker Street Nursery accepts?

Walker Street Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Walker Street Nursery Open?

Walker Street 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 Walker Street Nursery have capacity for?

Walker Street Nursery has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Walker Street Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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