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...
Funding & Fees
8am – 6pm at £83 per day
Full Time: £1798.33 per month, discounted to £1778.33 per month
5 - £1778.33
4 - £1438.66
3 - £1079.00
2 - £719.33
1 - £359.66
Breakfast, lunch, tea and two snacks daily
All milk, formula milk, nappies, and wipes
Other experiences and consumables
Fees are calculated on a 52 week year basis and are payable in advance by Standing Order, through our App,
and/or via Childcare Vouchers. Payments are due on the 1st of each month for the month ahead.
There is no charge to make an enquiry or join our waitlist, as we want families to feel free to explore their
options without any commitment at this stage.
We aim to contact families around 3 months before their planned start date. If we’re able to offer you a place,
a £150 non-refundable enrolment fee will then be required to secure it. This covers the administrative work
involved in preparing for your child’s start and settling-in sessions.
All extra sessions must be agreed in advance with a member of staff at our Head Office, located at 10 Walker
Street. Payment is required at the time of booking and can be made through our App or directly into our
account, using your child’s name as the reference.
Early Days Nursery offer a 10% sibling discount applied to the eldest child's nursery fees, starting from the first
full month of their placement.
As a Partnership Nursery with the City of Edinburgh Council, we provide funded hours for eligible children from
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:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Early Days Nursery Ltd
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 (8)
Walker Street Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.048) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Walker Street Nursery has 8 reviews.
Additionally, I love that the kids go outside every day, whatever the weather. The menu looks fantastic and according to the staff, my daughter eats everything almost every day.
I would totally recommend Early Days nursery on Walker St. Lovely classrooms and lovely staff!
The nursery is well organised and all nursery teachers are wonderful with all the children. My son is going to this nursery for 3 years and he always had the greatest day! The children learn so many new skills, every day is different, they offer extra activities like swimming, football, yoga and music sessions and for preschool kids they do Forest School as well. The food is fantastic too. I can just recommend Walker Street Nursery to anyone!
I can sing the praises of the staff we have had so far (baby room, tweenies room and all the management) as they are all brilliant. Something that I know stands out that other parents are interested in is the food supplied to the children with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks being provided. Such a mix of great nutritious food and we appreciate the fact she gets breakfast so we don't have to worry about that on route to nursery/work.
Dear Charlotte,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear how happy your daughter is and that you've had such a positive experience with our team. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're so pleased we can support your family.
Georgia Matthews
We have had a great experience at Walker Street. Little one in Baby Room and eldest is now in pre-school (she started in baby room in 2024) I really appreciate how much the staff genuinely care and interact with the children. They have the children out and about, visiting play parks, museums and looking at the trains/trams. I love this, however big a nursery is, I feel its vital the children are outside in different environments. They are great at building learning into play and since the first month I could see the outcomes of this in my child. I know other nurseries give more updates on nappy changes, bottles, exact amount of food and sleep on apps. Personally, I feel the staff are there to care and not be doing admin on ipads for parents.
We absolutely love taking your girls out on lots of exciting trips, and they really enjoy them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate it.
Georgia
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.
Thank you, Jo, for such a lovely review. We have absolutely loved having both of your children here. It's always so nice to see your wee girl bouncing in with a big smile on her face, ready to start the day.
Georgia
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Meet the Team (1)
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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