Arcadia @ Easter Bush

39 Easter Bush, Roslin EH25 9RE
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9.9 51 Reviews
  • Arcadia @ Easter Bush, Roslin
Easter Bush is a purpose built nursery in the heart of the countryside. The rooms are open plan which promote free play to extend lots of fun learning opportunities, playrooms are bright and airy with direct access to the large garden.
There is a shared dining space where children can enjoy a relaxed social experience when having their meals that are freshly prepared by the chef.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Doreen McMillan (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Our fees include all meals, snacks, nappies and wipes.

  • In partnership with Midlothian council 1140 hours funded places are also available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • 2 weeks at Christmas & 3 in-service days

Arcadia @ Easter Bush Reviews (51)

9.9

Arcadia @ Easter Bush has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Arcadia @ Easter Bush has 51 reviews.

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Review from Vesela D (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so fortunate and pleased that our son was able to get a space in this nursery. As a purpose built nursery the facilities are the best we have encountered with a large outdoor garden space and activity areas that our son loves.
The nursery is well managed and all the staff are very professional
and friendly.
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Review from D V (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to Arcadia at Easter Bush since we was 8 months old. And we never thought about changing it. He is enjoying there every second and we are very happy with the facilities too. The staff in all three rooms are very friendly and skilled. They know what the kids required at different phases of
childhood. Educational and emotional both supports are given with care and love.
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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are amazing with our daughter, and fully supportive of her development.
Communication from the staff regarding any possible issues is great, and support with potty training has been brilliant.
Reply from Laura Brownlee, Head of Nursery Operations at Arcadia @ Easter Bush
We appreciate your feedback, thankyou from all @ Arcadia Easterbush.
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Arcadia has been a fantastic nursery for our child. The staff have been caring and attentive throughout and we have noticed positive changes in his confidence and social skills from his time there.
The food provided is consistently high quality and having the chef prepare the food lets the children
see where the food comes from.
Our only criticism is that the 'learning journal' updates could be more regular as it would be nice to have more of a record of our child's development.
Reply from Laura Brownlee, Head of Nursery Operations at Arcadia @ Easter Bush
Many Thanks for taking time to leave us such a lovely review, we will be sure to take your feedback on board. From all @ Arcadia Easterbush.
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Review from William H (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both our children go through the nursery. The facilities are fantastic and the staff are amazing. Great effort is made to ensure the children are happy and engaged in activities. All staff are really professional and have a lot of expertise.
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Review from Ramona M (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was invited for a feedback for each of my children. I had the manager and the teacher key worker for my child and we shared information creating a bound between nursery and home. From both sides perspective we could understand more the child development and be there for him.
Easterbush Arcadia is
a lovely nursery, the place is amazing, with lots of nature and the staff are approachable and supportive.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had 2 children attend Arcadia and have been with the nursery since 2020. The staff are WONDERFUL and the setting of the purpose built facilities is second to none. Clean, welcoming and great outdoor space. My boys have been very happy here. When very minor issues have cropped up, they have been
resolved with professionalism. Would highly recommend.
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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've used Arcadia for years and overall are very happy with the service they provide. Only points dropped in this review are for 1. High levels of temp staff 2. Cost has risen significantly recently.
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Review from Lorna N (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Arcadia @ Easter Bush is an outstanding nursery, my child has attended from the age of 11 months and myself and my husband have been delighted by the care she has been given throughout all 3 rooms in Arcadia @ Easter Bush.
The nursery itself is extremely well equipped with an excellent outdoor space
all staff are friendly and extremely patient with the children.
I was recommended Arcadia@Easter Bush by a friend and will continue to recommend to any new parents I meet, your child could not be in better hands.
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Review from Connor B (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Arcadia Easter Bush for about 4 years. He loves going everyday and the nursery has provided him with confidence and the ability to express himself. Some of the activities he has been involved in have really enlightened him including visits to the small animal hospital nearby and the
recent forest schools activities.
The staff are always attentive and really look after my childs needs including helping him understand and manage his emotions. One particular strength of Arcadia Easter Bush is the selection and breadth of food. The diverse and healthy menu has encouraged my child to eat well and allowed me to plan food he will enjoy at home with less worry that he won't even try it.
One minor issue that is probably not worthy of deducting a star is even though the nursery encourages parents to come and join events notice can often be short. This can make it difficult to organise around work when my job does not provide 100% flexibility.
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery since August 2024. We really liked her previous nursery and were apprehensive about the move but Arcadia Easter Bush turned out to be so much better. The staff have been really welcoming and help my daughter transition to her new setting. The educational side of
the nursery is very clear and evident in the rooms along with lots of opportunities to just play. The nursery often organises special events when parents/carers can come into the nursery e.g. Easter crafts, summer BBQ, teddy bears picnic. These are really special times. I would highly recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from C E (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are all friendly and helpful. They all make an effort with the children and parents to get to know each and every one.
The meals for the kids are great.
The new garden is looking good and lots of activities for the kids .
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Arcadia. My wee one has settled in so well and they have been so accommodating and understanding about any dietary restrictions/nap schedules etc. The staff are all lovely, my wee one absolutely loves it. The outside space is fantastic too. I can't comment too much on learning as our
wee one is in the baby/toddler room but we have definitely noticed his communication skills improving.
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Review from C U (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two children at Arcadia and have been delighted with the care and nurture they have received. The staff are so welcoming, friendly and warm. They set up activities each day for the kids, tailored to the children's interests at the time. They have seasonal activities too (walk to see the
lambs, watching tadpoles hatch from their eggs, Christmas and Easter activities). The menu is healthy and varied and the children are encouraged to try new food. The setting is very well set out to encourage a healthy learning environment within which the children can grow.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. All staff are amazing from reception, admin, cleaners, cooks and of course, the amazing people that look after my child.
I know that she is being well cared for, having fun, and learning all whilst knowing she is safe.
Staff are always so attentive.
The food is great, fresh and
healthy and always a good selection. My child always eats well there is always a varied diet and choice.
Overall a very clean nursery, with high standards, lovely staff and very good at getting parents involved. They hold regular catch-ups with parents and children.
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Review from T B (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Our children love Arcadia @ Easter Bush. The attention to learning is excellent. The building itself is fantastic and it's great that the kids spend lots of time outside, lots of activities.
However, there is a lack of flexibility (don't do half days) and sometimes a lack of awareness
of parent needs, for example, arranging events/inviting parents and requiring children to go home at 4 pm.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment you step in, the warm and welcoming environment creates a sense of security for both parents and children. The staff is very caring. The classrooms are bright, engaging, and filled with age-appropriate learning materials that encourage creativity and exploration. The outdoor play area
is spacious and well-equipped. It allows children to develop their motor skills while enjoying fresh air. Communication with parents is very good, with regular updates on children's progress and activities. Overall, Arcadia @ Easter Bush provides a safe environment, making it an excellent choice for early childhood development.
Reply from Laura Brownlee, Head of Nursery Operations at Arcadia @ Easter Bush
Many thanks for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.
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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy on the whole with Arcadia. All of our kids will attend and on the whole it's a fantastic place to send them. We like the learning and different activities they partake in. The staff are very attentive and take an interest in each child's development.
Reply from Laura Brownlee, Head of Nursery Operations at Arcadia @ Easter Bush
Thank you so much for taking time to leave us such a positive review.
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Review from K N (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with Arcadia Nursery in the few months since my daughter joined. She has settled in very quickly due to the safe environment, friendliness of the staff and variety of activities she can be part of in a warm environment. The garden area has plenty of fun activities which the
children are encouraged to use so it is great to know that time is split between outdoor and indoor activities. Any incidents are reported to parents efficiently online and documented to ensure transparency in the nursery which is reassuring for parents. Overall, I am very happy we chose Arcadia Easter Bush as our nursery and would highly recommend it to others.
Reply from Laura Brownlee, Head of Nursery Operations at Arcadia @ Easter Bush
Thank you for taking time to leave such a lovely review. We are glad your family has had such a positive experience.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Arcadia since December 2024. We have been very impressed with the nursery and how informed they keep us on a day to day basis. The staff in Harmony room and very friendly and attentive to my son. They are always very positive and happy which is great to see.
They are very
focused on my son's development and keep us updated with the work they do together.
In addition, we love how much the nursery I courses the parents with activities. For example, Christmas sing along and Valentine's breakfast.
Reply from Laura Brownlee, Head of Nursery Operations at Arcadia @ Easter Bush
We really appreciate your five star review! Thank you from all at Arcadia Easterbush.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Arcadia @ Easter Bush is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.866 for Arcadia @ Easter Bush is calculated as follows: ( (435 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 491 Ratings = 4.866
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Arcadia @ Easter Bush is based on 40 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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, which has been reached with 40 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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Doreen

Doreen McMillan

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

Doreen is our Easter Bush nursery manager and has many years experience in Early Years.
With her wide range of knowledge and skills Doreen leads her team to ensure the children are at the centre of all they do and that high quality childcare is delivered to our families.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arcadia @ Easter Bush

What is the Age Range of Children that Arcadia @ Easter Bush accepts?

Arcadia @ Easter Bush accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Arcadia @ Easter Bush Open?

Arcadia @ Easter Bush is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Arcadia @ Easter Bush have capacity for?

Arcadia @ Easter Bush has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Arcadia @ Easter Bush to the centre of Roslin?

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

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