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102 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5AY
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15 January 2026
The staff in the rooms are amazing! They work very hard to be great with all children- albeit seem a bit overworked some days and stressed. The management on the other hand not so great, if you try to contact them you will never get a reply unless you manage to pin them down at drop off or pick up
(this seems to have improved somehow since 2 new deputy managers were hired).
We pay premium price for a chef to be on side but since October (?) the chef is gone and they use a catering company for lunch when all snacks are oatcakes and vegan butter or rice cakes and vegan butter. The price does not justify the snacks, they need to make sure they hire a chef or order snacks from the catering as well. The prices went up again (significantly) so I would expect the chef will be on site soon!
I also would recommend installing toilet seats that are appropriate for toddlers in the toilets.
13 January 2026
The staff in the baby room are lovely and caring. They were really helpful in helping my son settle in and he loves going there now! Communication is also great - they are very responsive. Very happy with the nursery overall.
12 January 2026
Pilrig nursery provides a caring and stimulating environment for my grandchildren. They give me good feedback on the day when I pick up my grandchild and they have some time for me too! My grandchildren is very happy there.
20 June 2025
Pilrig Children's Nursery is a good nursery and the staff are attentive and care about my child, the cooked food is really great, The outdoor space is fantastic.
I really recommended this nursery to everyone have a child.
Many thanks
19 June 2025
My son is always happy to go to nursery. He loves playing in the garden and always tells me exciting stories about what he does with his friends at nursery! He has been going to Pilrig for the past 3 years. I never had any concerns about leaving him at nursery, I know he's in good hands and well
looked after.
13 June 2025
We are so happy with our experience of Pilrig Nursery. Our child has been attending for some time now and there has been a hugely noticeable improvement in her confidence and social skills since joining. The staff are very knowledgeable and kind and approach their jobs with genuine warmth and care.
They have been very helpful in supporting our child through big milestones like potty training and nap transitions. We have liked how often we receive updates on how our child is doing day-to-day and what activities she has been up to. We also see what she's been eating - the nursery chef makes amazing food! The nursery also has a great outdoor space and if the weather allows, they always have the children outside which is so important. We would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you Pilrig Team!
21 March 2025
We have been so happy with our daughter's experience at Pilrig Children's nursery. It's such a warm and welcoming environment, and all the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. We can always stay up-to-date with our child's activities throughout the day, and feel completely confident she's
being looked after really well.
25 February 2025
I am very happy with all aspects of the nursery and feel confident leaving my daughter in your care. The only drawback is the lack of one-on-one activities with specific learning goals. Specifically, I would have liked seeing what she's learning with pictures in the journal and receiving themed
crafts she has made, even if it's only scribbles. This helps me further develop the theme at home in other languages. So far, I am unaware of any learning themes. Not counting Christmas/Chinese New Year as these don't account forthe majority of her time spent with you.
21 February 2025
We're very happy with nursery. The staff are kind and attentive, always ensure our child feels safe and happy. The activities are fun and educational. Our son loves outdoor play. Communication is clear and consistent, we always feel informed about our child's progress.
17 February 2025
Lovely staff so kind and helpful had an amazing experience with the nursery! My child loves telling me what she has done at nursery she loves the staff the staff an amazing at helping out if it's a tough morning she always turns her day around thanks to the caring staff!
17 February 2025
We really enjoy Pilrig Children's Nursery. Our son is enjoying his meals there which is a big deal for us because he's always been on the smaller side. He has really bonded with the care staff and they take really good care of him as he has separation anxiety in the mornings. They're also very good
at implementing changes in his care plan.
I like that they include parents in special celebrations and that we know a bit about his day via the app.
11 June 2024
Pilrig Nursery team are professional, friendly and qualified. They provide effective communication with parents through regular updates. The facilities are well-maintained and spacious. The nursery offers fun activities, food (healthy meals and communication. It's clear they prioritise quality care
for children.
11 June 2024
My son has been with Pilrig since he was a year old. He's now 4, we've seen many changes over this time but one thing remains the same - my son loves this nursery!
11 June 2024
Great experience! Both kids are happy to go to the nursery in the morning and come back excited and full of good experiences. Overall we're very happy with this nursery!
11 June 2024
Lovely nurturing nursery. The staff genuinely care for the children and make a lovely environment for them. My daughter loves her time at nursery which makes it easy for us to leave her. The chef is brilliant with the children too.
11 June 2024
My daughter has settled so well into Pilrig. The staff have been very welcoming and made her feel comfortable and at home. She enjoys playing in the garden and the home corner and enjoys telling us about her day when she comes home.
11 June 2024
Great experience overall. General communications could be better but really happy with staff, food and activities etc.
11 June 2024
The staff are all so attentive and really care about each individual child. They have really gotten to know our kids and our kids adore them.
27 March 2024
My son is very happy at Pilrig Children's Nursery. He is currently in the toddler room. I feel the level of care is satisfactory as the staff turnover is quite high and this can be unsettling at times. Other than this I feel the children are happy and are presented with age-appropriate activities.
06 December 2023
Brilliant nursery, both my children have been really happy here. The staff are all warm and caring. The facilities are great, especially the garden which is large, enclosed and has lots of resources. The food options are healthy and varied, the chef is a real asset.
Latest Reviews for Pilrig Children's Nursery
15 January 2026
The staff in the rooms are amazing! They work very hard to be great with all children- albeit seem a bit overworked some days and stressed. The management on the other hand not so great, if you try to contact them you will never get a reply unless you manage to pin them down at drop off or pick up
(this seems to have improved somehow since 2 new deputy managers were hired).
We pay premium price for a chef to be on side but since October (?) the chef is gone and they use a catering company for lunch when all snacks are oatcakes and vegan butter or rice cakes and vegan butter. The price does not justify the snacks, they need to make sure they hire a chef or order snacks from the catering as well. The prices went up again (significantly) so I would expect the chef will be on site soon!
I also would recommend installing toilet seats that are appropriate for toddlers in the toilets.
13 January 2026
The staff in the baby room are lovely and caring. They were really helpful in helping my son settle in and he loves going there now! Communication is also great - they are very responsive. Very happy with the nursery overall.
12 January 2026
Pilrig nursery provides a caring and stimulating environment for my grandchildren. They give me good feedback on the day when I pick up my grandchild and they have some time for me too! My grandchildren is very happy there.
20 June 2025
Pilrig Children's Nursery is a good nursery and the staff are attentive and care about my child, the cooked food is really great, The outdoor space is fantastic.
I really recommended this nursery to everyone have a child.
Many thanks
19 June 2025
My son is always happy to go to nursery. He loves playing in the garden and always tells me exciting stories about what he does with his friends at nursery! He has been going to Pilrig for the past 3 years. I never had any concerns about leaving him at nursery, I know he's in good hands and well
looked after.
13 June 2025
We are so happy with our experience of Pilrig Nursery. Our child has been attending for some time now and there has been a hugely noticeable improvement in her confidence and social skills since joining. The staff are very knowledgeable and kind and approach their jobs with genuine warmth and care.
They have been very helpful in supporting our child through big milestones like potty training and nap transitions. We have liked how often we receive updates on how our child is doing day-to-day and what activities she has been up to. We also see what she's been eating - the nursery chef makes amazing food! The nursery also has a great outdoor space and if the weather allows, they always have the children outside which is so important. We would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you Pilrig Team!
21 March 2025
We have been so happy with our daughter's experience at Pilrig Children's nursery. It's such a warm and welcoming environment, and all the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. We can always stay up-to-date with our child's activities throughout the day, and feel completely confident she's
being looked after really well.
25 February 2025
I am very happy with all aspects of the nursery and feel confident leaving my daughter in your care. The only drawback is the lack of one-on-one activities with specific learning goals. Specifically, I would have liked seeing what she's learning with pictures in the journal and receiving themed
crafts she has made, even if it's only scribbles. This helps me further develop the theme at home in other languages. So far, I am unaware of any learning themes. Not counting Christmas/Chinese New Year as these don't account forthe majority of her time spent with you.
21 February 2025
We're very happy with nursery. The staff are kind and attentive, always ensure our child feels safe and happy. The activities are fun and educational. Our son loves outdoor play. Communication is clear and consistent, we always feel informed about our child's progress.
17 February 2025
Lovely staff so kind and helpful had an amazing experience with the nursery! My child loves telling me what she has done at nursery she loves the staff the staff an amazing at helping out if it's a tough morning she always turns her day around thanks to the caring staff!
17 February 2025
We really enjoy Pilrig Children's Nursery. Our son is enjoying his meals there which is a big deal for us because he's always been on the smaller side. He has really bonded with the care staff and they take really good care of him as he has separation anxiety in the mornings. They're also very good
at implementing changes in his care plan.
I like that they include parents in special celebrations and that we know a bit about his day via the app.
11 June 2024
Pilrig Nursery team are professional, friendly and qualified. They provide effective communication with parents through regular updates. The facilities are well-maintained and spacious. The nursery offers fun activities, food (healthy meals and communication. It's clear they prioritise quality care
for children.
11 June 2024
My son has been with Pilrig since he was a year old. He's now 4, we've seen many changes over this time but one thing remains the same - my son loves this nursery!
11 June 2024
Great experience! Both kids are happy to go to the nursery in the morning and come back excited and full of good experiences. Overall we're very happy with this nursery!
11 June 2024
Lovely nurturing nursery. The staff genuinely care for the children and make a lovely environment for them. My daughter loves her time at nursery which makes it easy for us to leave her. The chef is brilliant with the children too.
11 June 2024
My daughter has settled so well into Pilrig. The staff have been very welcoming and made her feel comfortable and at home. She enjoys playing in the garden and the home corner and enjoys telling us about her day when she comes home.
11 June 2024
Great experience overall. General communications could be better but really happy with staff, food and activities etc.
11 June 2024
The staff are all so attentive and really care about each individual child. They have really gotten to know our kids and our kids adore them.
27 March 2024
My son is very happy at Pilrig Children's Nursery. He is currently in the toddler room. I feel the level of care is satisfactory as the staff turnover is quite high and this can be unsettling at times. Other than this I feel the children are happy and are presented with age-appropriate activities.
06 December 2023
Brilliant nursery, both my children have been really happy here. The staff are all warm and caring. The facilities are great, especially the garden which is large, enclosed and has lots of resources. The food options are healthy and varied, the chef is a real asset.