The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

28 St Andrew Street, North Berwick EH39 4NX
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9.8 21 Reviews
The Pumpkin Patch Nursery is situated in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian. It is a large bright building over 3 floors.

There is a Little Pumpkin room for children aged from 1 year, Little Puffins from age 2 years and a Rainbow Room for Pre-School Children.

Each of the playrooms has a kitchen and bathroom area attached and there is a garden area to the rear of the building which is fully enclosed.

The nursery has capacity for 60 children between the ages of 1 and 5.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Susan Cleghorn (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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

  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Parking

  • No onsite Parking. Free Parking within a 2 minute walk

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery Reviews (21)

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9.8

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Pumpkin Patch Nursery has 21 reviews.

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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pumpkin patch is a great nursery experience. Staff are always welcoming and catching me up on how little one has done that day. My daughter absolutely loves going there and building bonds with the girls there comes home telling me about who was looking after her that day. Always having fun and new adventures!
Highly recommend.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your kind words and very happy to hear that your little one enjoys coming to Pumpkin Patch Kind regards, The management team

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Review from Julian S (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery is truly exceptional. The staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to understanding and supporting each child in their care. When our daughter struggled with separation anxiety due to my work commitments, the team went above and beyond to help us through
it. They even created a personalized calendar for us to use at home, helping her visualize when I would be back, which made a huge difference.
The staff's expertise and experience are outstanding. It will be a sad day when we say goodbye, as both our children have flourished here. Through a wide range of engaging activities and hands-on learning experiences, they have grown tremendously and formed lasting friendships. We are deeply grateful for everything Pumpkin Patch Nursery has done for our family.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your kind words and very happy to hear that your little one enjoys coming to Pumpkin Patch Kind regards, The management team

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Review from Andy M (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very lucky that our daughter is so well cared for at the Pumpkin Patch. She's happy and excited to go along every single time and her little brother will join her as soon as he turns one.
Delighted to have such a great facility with great staff right on our doorstep.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear that your daughter is always excited to attend and look forward to your little one joining us too! The management team.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such lovely staff members who engage really well with the children and make them feel at ease. A broad range of activities outside and inside. Quick to respond to queries/questions and good handover at the end of the day.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we will share your feedback with the staff team. The management team.

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Review from Y S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have been lucky enough to have been supported by this beautiful little nursery. Regular trips to the beach and the park and a lovely outdoor play area. Shout out to the manager who manages the nursery and has thoughtfully advised us over the years and always puts the children's best
interests first.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we love our beach and park trips too! The management team.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pumpkin Patch has been an amazing experience for my son! He absolutely loves it, and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are incredible - they go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported. I love how they celebrate individuality, allowing my son
to be himself, explore his interests, and grow in confidence. The activities are fun, creative, and engaging, making every day exciting for him. Our only regret is not enrolling him sooner! Pumpkin Patch is more than just a nursery - it's a place where children thrive, friendships grow, and wonderful memories are made. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a caring and enriching nursery experience.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are so happy to hear that your son loves his days at the Nursery! We will share your lovely words with the team.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has a lot of fun and has made lovely bonds with the staff here. They go outside regularly to the park, library and beach. The snacks that are provided are quite varied and go down well with my child. Updates are given on collection instead of through any apps like other nurseries in the area
but they are quick to call if any concerns are raised.

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Review from Natalie T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hands down, the best service that I have received from a nursery ever and we have attended a few both in Scotland and in England. The happy upbeat personable staff absolutely make the place- I can't fault it. My two-year-old would happily attend every day if it were up to her. Staff are well-presented,
clean, knowledgable, friendly and flexible. Largely laidback (which I feel is hugely important when it comes to dealing with little people) but not at all lazy- far from it! Children are offered a huge variety of activities from walks to the local library, the beach, the park. Snacks are diverse and plentiful. Feedback is available but not forced. Thank you for all that you do. You make my job as a full-time mum so much easier.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Pumpkin Patch provides an excellent nursery experience. My son loves attending and I love the care and attention the staff provide for him. They are always having fun and adventure - all in a safe environment. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 11 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pumpkin Patch is always very clean and tidy. Staff always very welcoming and informative on pick-ups.
My child really enjoys nursery and he's never put up any resistance, walks in the door with a smile.

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Review from H P (Father of Child) published on 11 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child loves going to The Pumpkin Patch, and always has a smile on his face being dropped and when he is picked up.
Staff are friendly and approachable.
All rooms are clean, and appear to have a variety of stations/toys/learning activities for our child.
Due to its location, the size of the building
is the only negative I can provide about the nursery, as it has limited outdoor space, but I am very aware the staff always take the children to the beach/local park if the weather is appropriate.
There is a leisure centre with a swimming pool, not too far from the nursery I would love to see swimming lessons become available.

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Review from Mike C (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery - the most loving, kind, patient and friendly staff. We have 2 kids who've spent time in all 3 rooms (pumpkins, puffins and rainbows) and all staff are brilliant. That includes the management team. They clearly care immensely about the children, and build a special bond with all the
family.
Kids are always engaged, learning and off on adventures (trips to the Lodge, the beach, the harbour, visiting some of the assisted living residences, and even a train trip into Edinburgh).

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Review from Melissa K (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been customers of Pumpkin Patch Nursery for the past 6 years as our two children have moved through the baby, toddler and preschool rooms. We are about to finish our time with them as our youngest transitions to school in August and it will honestly be like saying goodbye to family. The staff
have become like Aunties to our children and we feel they genuinely care for and enjoy looking after the children, it's more than a job. We could not have asked for a better early childhood care experience and are so grateful for all the care and support the manager and her amazing team have provided over the years. We would recommend the nursery wholeheartedly.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pumpkin Patch has provided high quality care to both my girls over the last four years. The staff are kind, nurturing and highly trained. My daughter leaves for school soon, and will miss them terribly. She will miss the daily walks outside, fun activities, and close bonds with the key staff. She has
been supported in her learning and developed strong friendships.

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Pumpkin Patch, with my youngest still there. The staff make such an effort to put on fun, interactive, educational activities. They explore the local area and learn about nature and the environment. They easily consider and adapt to each child's individual needs and really
got to know my children. It is such a nurturing friendly environment. It makes such a difference to know my child is happy and safe and enjoys his time at the nursery.

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Review from Aidan K (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy has been attending this nursery for nearly three years. He has loved every minute here and is always smiling when we drop him off and when we pick him up. The nursery staff are always on top of their game by having regular reviews and also making sure they are up to date on my boy's medical issues.
The nursery rooms are all clean and there is access to a garden outside (with a separate garden area for the younger ones). My boy is taken out with the other children a lot to places like the Lodge, the beach, the library, the fire station, and to the care homes in the area to mingle with the residents. Just last week he was taken, with his friends, to a care home which had a pony in for the day so they could all pet the pony. We get regular updates on the online learning journal as well but mostly we get detailed updates every day he is in. Very pleased with Pumpkin Patch.

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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Pumpkin Patch have been so kind, supportive and friendly to my son while settling into the nursery. They have got him into such a great routine, encourage him to try new foods, have endless activities for him and have played a huge part of helping his speech come along.
I know he is being
cared for very well while I am at work and they do not hesitate to call if there is any concern.

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pumpkin Patch is a wonderful setting and we couldn't be happier with the care that our son (who attends full-time) receives. Having relocated to North Berwick, we didn't think that our previous nursery experience could be topped, but we were wrong! The team are excellent and this stems from the manager,
who is deeply committed to ensuring that staff are passionate and dedicated to delivering the best care. The rooms are welcoming, bright and vibrant spaces where the team provide a warm, engaging and fun environment. There's a great focus on 'getting out in the fresh air' with visits to the beach, trips to the harbour, playing in the park and daily time spent in the nursery garden. The range of activities that our son enjoys is incredible, whether it be arts and crafts, baking, planting seeds, French classes... the list is endless! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pumpkin Patch and the entire team should be commended for their love and care and dedication to our young children.

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Review from Mariken S (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Both our kids have been very happy here, and youngest still goes 2 days per week. They take the kids on lots of outdoor trips around the town (park, beach, harbour, library) and there's a nicely done little garden to play in. Staff are caring and because the nursery is small they all
get to know the kids really well. Highly recommended.

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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing setup and support from all involved in the nursery. I have had two children in the nursery since 2020 and they have flourished in the care of all of the staff at Pumpkin Patch.
They really care about their children and throughout external pressures, they have remained totally focused on
what’s best for the children.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.810)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10 for The Pumpkin Patch Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.810 for The Pumpkin Patch Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.81

  • b) 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 The Pumpkin Patch Nursery is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (6)

Nursery Operator of the Year

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Thursday 13 Jun 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

Meet the Team (8)

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Susan Cleghorn

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2016

I have been in childcare for 23 years and became Manager of Pumpkin Patch in June 2016. I am currently working towards a PDA Childhood Practice.

I am extremely close with my family and enjoy spending most weekends with them. I am very lucky to have a beautiful beach on my doorstep and can spend lots of time walking and taking advantage of this.
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Lizzie

Lizzie Davitt

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

I have a strong passion for early years and early childcare education. I have worked with childcare since I was 14 recently returning to nursery life after a year out in an office base role within this sector.

In my spare time, I enjoy going for walks, exploring East Lothian and learning to bake lots of treats.
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Emily

Emily

Job Title: Trainee Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I am currently working towards an SVQ Level 3 in childcare and spend most of my days in our Puffin Room working with children between the ages of 2 - 3.

I was born in Scotland but spent most of my childhood in the Middle East.

I have a keen interest in astrology (I am a Sagittarius), horse riding, reading and the theatre.

I really want to travel more once I complete my qualification.
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Ashley

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2020

I am a Fully qualified Practitioner, spending my time in our Puffin room with children ages 2-3. I am currently leading the room while our supervisor is on maternity leave.

When I am not in Pumpkin Patch, I spend my time with my family and friends. I enjoy eating out and am fond of the odd holiday. I have 2 pet cats named Rosie and Robbie.
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Lauren

Job Title: Supervisor

Joined: 2020

I started working in childcare after a long stint in hospitality. I am a fully qualified practitioner working with our pre-school children aged 3-5.

I really enjoy cooking and baking and regularly do this with the children. In my spare time, you will find me swimming in the sea and spending time at the beach
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Beth

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I am a fully qualified Practitioner as of 2023. I spend most of my time in our Puffin room with children ages 2-3.

Most of my time spent outside work is with my nose in a book which I am aware makes me sound incredibly boring but I enjoy it. I enjoy travelling and experiencing new places.

Last year I explored a few places on the list Vienna, Porto and many more.
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Kim

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2023

I have recently relocated to my home town of Edinburgh with my husband after living overseas for many years.

In the nursery, you will find me helping prepare the children's lunches and general housekeeping in all our rooms.

I enjoy cooking and love to explore new recipes and ideas that I sometimes get from the Food Network on TV.

My weekends are my time to connect with my friends and chat with my family, I have twin boys and 4 grandchildren.
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Lucy

Job Title: Trainee Practitioner

Joined: 2023

I am currently working towards my SVQ level 3 in childcare and spend all my time in our baby room. Working and helping children grow has been my dream job since I was young.

In my spare time, I like going on walks with my 4 dogs and enjoy birdwatching - I love all animals.

In my spare time, I go sidecar racing with my family and going on my bike.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Pumpkin Patch Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Pumpkin Patch Nursery accepts?

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery accepts Children aged from 1 year 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Pumpkin Patch Nursery Open?

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery 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 The Pumpkin Patch Nursery have capacity for?

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is The Pumpkin Patch Nursery to the centre of North Berwick?

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

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