Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

26 Whitehouse Road, Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 6NN
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  • Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare, Edinburgh
A WELCOMING AND INSPIRING NURSERY IN CRAMOND

You and your child will love the bright and spacious Cramond Early Learning and Childcare. Set in the green outskirts of Edinburgh, the creative activities and fun learning environments support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Purpose-built Cramond nursery has different rooms for each age group, full of exciting resources to spark your child’s natural curiosity. The baby room features a range of sensory toys that, along with the guidance of the caring staff, help your little one to start crawling, walking and saying their first words. Toddlers and preschoolers have cosy, dedicated reading nooks in their rooms, along with art corners, indoor apparatus, natural materials for heuristic play and much more.

Outside, children enjoy learning about nature and developing their motor skills and balance on tricycles and climbing frames. They also take the children on regular trips in the local community where they can spot wildlife and learn in natural environments. This includes outings to the park, beach and woodlands.

The nursery in Cramond is located close to local bus routes, with all-inclusive fees that mean you don’t have to worry about bringing any meals, snacks, nappies, wipes or cream. The nursery offer nutritionally-balanced meals and they are prepared with fresh ingredients by the onsite skilled chef.

The Nursery is a Partner Provider nursery, which means they proudly offer afternoon wraparound care to Cramond School nursery.

The Team would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit with us today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lorraine (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 101
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Christmas only

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (56)

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Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.841) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare has 56 reviews.

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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is bright spacious and clean, the staff are all very welcoming and happy to see my child every day. All staff make an effort to know my child and not just the staff that is in their room. Management are always smiling and ready to help with anything I need.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

Hello, thank you for your wonderful five-star review.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Cramond Centre have provided our daughter with outstanding care and we can't thank the staff enough. Children's learning experiences are tailored to their abilities and interests and I have enjoyed hearing about everything my daughter learns throughout the time she has attended. The
nursery is always welcoming and friendly, working alongside parents and carers to ensure our voices are always heard. Staff provide daily feedback, which is always appreciated. Our daughter has been very happy throughout her time here. We couldn't recommend Bright Horizons Cramond highly enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Bright Horizons Cramond Centre has provided your daughter with outstanding care. We're glad to hear your daughter has been happy with us. Thank you for your high recommendation.


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Review from G B (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter was at Bright Horizons in Cramond from early 2021 to Autumn 2022. She returned this summer for a short spell where she was able to reunite with some old friends and many familiar faces among the staff.
This is a great nursery offering good flexibility in terms of pick-up and drop-off.
In addition, they have very high staff retention which is great for the children as they can really get to know their key workers and other staff. The food is great too and this has been commented upon by our daughter on a number of occasions.
During her time at nursery, they introduced the family app which we found to be a great way to keep track of what our daughter has been up to as well as recording pick-up times and other information. I would so look forward to seeing some new photos in the app of what my daughter had been doing during the day! I’d like to thank the team for all their efforts over the years and recommend this nursery to other parents in our local area and beyond.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Cramond for over three years now, and I can’t recommend the nursery enough. He has been in four rooms across the nursery since starting and has made great relationships with all the staff and children. All the staff make an effort to get to know the children and their families
and are very friendly.
The nursery provides nutritious meals and snacks which my son has enjoyed throughout the years.
There is outdoor space for all the rooms, and the children often go out on walks in nature or visit the park.
I have seen my son develop from a baby to a preschooler, and his confidence has been building year by year, which has been encouraged by the nursery.
I love that I can get daily updates via the app whilst he is at nursery as well as development reviews throughout the year.

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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery in Edinburgh for over a year now, and we are very impressed with the resources available and the level of care. The staff seem to know each other well, and you get the impression they all work very closely, which really helps with the transition between rooms when they
get older. From admin staff to management, everyone is friendly, and we are very happy our son is in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has a great atmosphere and really welcoming staff. The children have lovely outdoor areas and creative activities during the day. They get to know the children really well and the daily updates are always fun.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

Thank you for your review. We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.


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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at the nursery is so welcoming and friendly and do whatever they can to make our little one safe, happy and settled. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nursery, for their child.

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery’s approach to caring for our son. They have been very flexible and communicative with all aspects of his care. We have recommended the nursery to friends.

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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent environment, motivating staff and happy children! We had both our daughters at the nursery, since 2016. We feel the nursery have prepared our daughters for school and made it a smooth transition.

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Review from K V (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience of the nursery has been good, given the current situation with the pandemic and managed well in the circumstances. My son appears to be developing well and I am confident he will be ready to start school this year. The app is good for seeing pictures and getting feedback on my son’s day.

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Review from Jonathan R (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is settling in well and has good relationships with key workers. The facilities are very good and the nursery is spacious. They are quick to respond to concerns and questions. Food is very good and nutritious.

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Review from Amr H (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thanks for the lovely welcome and your professional explanation. I’m happy with the room and how well my child has settled. It’s my first time visiting the nursery and I believe it’s lovely and clean. Thank you!

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Review from Lindsay H (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with all the staff in the nursery, they are so caring, attentive and professional. They regularly go the extra mile to help both our children thrive and have nurtured their development. They are brilliant at keeping us up to date via the app and we get lots of useful feedback
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Review from V L (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, bright and friendly nursery.

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Review from Maria P (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with how our daughter has settled in and are so impressed with the range of activities that are provided. We can see her changing day by day and feel that her time here really has supported her growth and development in a positive way. The family app is great and I really look forward
to hearing how she has been spending her days and the photos are a lovely way to keep us updated.

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Review from Kirsty T (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled brilliantly and the staff have done an amazing job, even in light of all the restrictions recently. Nothing is too much trouble and our wee girl is thriving. She runs in, demanding breakfast every morning which I think sums up how great the nursery is.

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Review from Dianne F (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and enjoyed our visit. Thank you for showing us around. Our eldest child had a fantastic time here and we hope our younger son will as well. Thanks to all the staff for making it a special time.

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Review from Nigel S (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have had an amazing experience and can’t wait to send our new son here too in the future.
We love the care and attention our son receives and the variety of activities and food he is offered.
Thanks, for everything you’ve done for us.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and facilities. Our son has a condition, which is accommodated well. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need to provide his own snacks and they would be included, as the price is quite high.
Thanks very much to all in the Seahorse room.

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Review from Luke R (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in brilliantly here and the staff have shown to have a lovely relationship with her. She loves the variety of activities and the freedom to choose what she wants to do. Her social skills have massively improved as well, with her confidence with new people. She just loves to be
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.841)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.841) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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 4.944 for Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 3.897 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.297

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Lorraine

Lorraine

Job Title: Nursery Manager

After leaving school in 1996, Lorraine pursued an SVQ 2 in Childcare and Education, starting her journey into early childhood education. Her passion for the early years grew during her work placement at a local nursery, where she continued working after achieving her Level 3 qualification.


Lorraine then moved to the new Cramond location as Deputy Manager, playing a key role in its development. Her dedication to creating a nurturing environment was crucial to the nursery's success.


With a Level 4 qualification, Lorraine's extensive experience and passion for early years education make her an invaluable asset, positively impacting the children and their families.


Yvonne

Yvonne

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Yvonne started her career in childcare in 2006 at the age of 17 as a nursery assistant at Bright Horizons Cramond. While working in the nursery, she earned her SVQ Level 2 and SVQ Level 3 qualifications in Children’s Care, Learning, and Development.


She worked her way up to Senior Early Years Practitioner and gained extensive experience working across all age groups. Her dedication and skills led to her promotion to Third in Charge of the nursery, and she became Lead Practitioner in 2019.


In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her partner and their two children, whether going out for meals or taking their family dog on long walks in the countryside.


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Joanne

Job Title: Third in Charge

Joanne gained her HNC qualification in 2006 and began working at Bright Horizons Cramond as an Early Years Practitioner. She worked there until 2011 when she moved to Germany for three years to work as a Senior Early Years Practitioner in an Army nursery.


Upon returning to Scotland in 2014, she worked in a nursery in Bathgate until going on maternity leave to have her third child in 2019. During her maternity leave, the opportunity arose for her to return to Cramond as Third in Charge of the nursery and Senior Early Years Practitioner of the Otter room. In 2022, she transitioned to the Seahorse room as a Senior.


She is currently working towards her BA in Childhood Practice, with two years remaining in the course. She has three children with her husband, and in her spare time, she enjoys going on family outings and discovering new places for her children to explore.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare accepts?

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare Open?

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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