Wizkidz Nursery

20-24 Station Road, Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22 4NB
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Care Provided by Wizkidz Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Angela Ross
  • Person in charge
  • Laura-Anne McInally (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 63
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening 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
  • 2 weeks at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Wizkidz Nursery

  • £60.00 Full Day (8am-6pm)
    £38.00 Half Day Session (8am-1pm OR 1pm-6pm)

  • Increase from 01/04/24 reviewed annually
  • Parking

  • On street parking is available


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Wizkidz Nursery Reviews (28)

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Wizkidz Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.341) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wizkidz Nursery has 28 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wizkidz is a great nursery, the rooms and the garden have everything the kids need to play and learn. My son is full time since he was a baby, I am very happy because my son is happy and feels more relaxed when I am working. All the team is amazing I cannot thank them all enough for the special job
that they do every day.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from Leigh T (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended for over a year and will continue until school. I can't thank the staff enough; they have brought him on so much in speech, understanding and just building good skills for he always goes in happy and always has a smile on his face when he comes home. They are very good, bringing
different subjects to life and keeping him enjoying himself, and they are always changing to keep them interested. I can't praise this nursery more for everything they have done for us.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1.5-year-old daughter has attended WizKidz for over 6 months now. We've always found the staff so helpful, friendly and enthusiastic. They were very supportive when we first introduced our baby to nursery and really played a big role in helping her settle in fast. She seems to get outside to play
most days and takes part in lots of creative activities which we value. The nursery makes the most of their limited outside space and luckily they also make use of the park nearby. My daughter's well fed with a healthy menu and they always ensure that she is in appropriate clothing for the temperature. In addition, we really get the impression that the staff care about our daughter, making sure that she remains safe and happy every day. I don't worry about my daughter when I drop her off to nursery as she looks happy to be there. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from Lianna M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. Have used it for nearly 11 years for all 5 of my kids and never had a negative experience. The nursery is a stand-in parent for my kids when I can't be with them and I have full trust in their care and support for my kids. Would recommend to any families looking for care
for their child/ren.

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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have been attending Wizkidz since September 2023 and they love it. They previously went to a childminder who was amazing so I was hesitant but didn't need to worry at all. The staff are all amazing and my kids have developed a strong bond with several of them in particular. They have
plenty of activities throughout the day and do go on outings regularly. Their confidence has grown and they are constantly learning new things every day.
Only small thing is the app isn't updated often for me to see photos etc. But I do get a handover when picking them up each day. They both run into nursery each morning and it's harder getting them both to leave again at home time. I would recommend Wizkidz 100%.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wizkidz are a brilliant nursery, all the staff care about their jobs and have never had any issues. Son has attended since he was 9/10 months old. He has a brilliant time at nursery and I have no concerns or worries when he is there. They're thorough with their checks and forms they take time to listen
to the parents and always provide helpful feedback after the child's day.

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Review from Natalia B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves to come to the nursery and that speaks volumes.
Staff 10 out of 10. Always going over and beyond. His speech developed very well during his time at nursery (he is bilingual). He always surprises us with new things he learned there and also he is so much more confident and independent.

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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loves Wizkidz and as parents, we are more than happy with the care provided for our son. He has attended the setting from the age of 18 months and staff in all rooms (baby, junior, and pre-school) have been excellent, from settling in, to keeping us updated on his daily play as well as
long-term development. Staff from the relief team through to management genuinely care for the children and create a welcoming environment for both them and parents/caregivers. Day to day, staff ensure the children get varied play, both inside and outside, and the nursery menu is varied and healthy. All in all, Wizkidz is a fantastic child-focussed setting.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are nice and always smiling, my daughter has been going to WizKidz since April 2021 and she is very happy!
Staff encourage the child's independence.
Staff keep you updated about child development and progress either by speaking with you or with an app where they upload pictures and comments.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from Ashley P (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves it at Wizkidz. She has gained so much more confidence since being here and that is all down to the amazing staff, each and every one of them are so attentive and patient and my daughter always enters and leaves with a smile on her face.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

Thank you for this lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words about our staff team!


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves Wizkidz; they always have a great time. The staff are lovely and friendly and they always do a huge variety of activities with the babies. The nursery is very welcoming and the facilities are very good. Communication has been excellent so far.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Kirstin G (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going to this nursery for 3 years and he has been looked after so well! It is a lovely environment and the nursery staff really care about the children and are always coming up with new exciting activities to do with them. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it's so nice to know you would recommend us!


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Review from Georgia H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best thing we have ever done putting our wee boy into nursery. They do so many activities with the kids. I love seeing my son's face light up when he is greeted by the team at WizKids. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

Thank you for this lovely review, it's lovely to know you would recommend us!


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Review from Craig B (Father of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is loving it, he really enjoys it so thanks again. He loves meeting new friends and loves spending time with everyone new that he meets every day, making his mum and dad even happier. So thanks for the great service.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

That's great to hear, thank you for leaving your review!


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My son loves it there. Took him a while to settle but now he loves the place and the staff. He comes out so happy from nursery. Reading his book about what he's been doing and what he's eaten is nice to have as well. All the staff are very nice and are all so welcoming to me, my partner
and my son.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from Z C (Father of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with not just looking after the kids but also teaching them lots of great things.
The outside area is limited however when the weather allows they take kids to the forest nearby or to the local park.
Would recommend this nursery for any age category if you are considering this nursery
for your child.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

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Review from Caitlin F (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery, the staff are amazing and always very chatty when I drop off and pick up my little girl and my little girl absolutely loves everyone, couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review Caitlin.
Much appreciated
Laura-Anne
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Review from Nate B (Father of Child) published on 20 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have loved every minute of their time at Wizkidz Nursery. The staff takes good care of them and they get very well fed and come home happily tired out after each day. Nursery has been very good for their social skills in particular. They get plenty of time playing outdoors in the nursery
garden and in the local park. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wizkidz to any parent of under 5s.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

Thank you for your review, Nate, much appreciated.


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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not recommend this nursery enough. I moved my son here in September 2020, the girls could not have been nicer and more accommodating regarding settling days and start days. The girls in the rooms are amazing and take such good care of the children. He always comes out telling me what fun he's
had and how excited he is to go back.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

This is lovely Kirsty, thank you so much and it means a lot! Much appreciated, Wizkidz Team.


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Review from Sheree M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely family run nursery. Staff are all really friendly and supportive. I’ve also previously had experience working within the nursery and the children are always a priority and staff are very professional and caring. I would highly recommend and love the fact that there is lunch cover and staff are
never out with their ratio of children. My daughter has gone to this nursery since she was one year old and loves it. Staff are very accommodating and meet my little one's needs.

Reply from Wizkidz Nursery, Manager at Wizkidz Nursery

That's lovely Sheree, thank you for this! Much appreciated, Wizkidz Team.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.341)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.341) out of 10 for Wizkidz Nursery 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 8 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 4.906 for Wizkidz Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (89 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 4.435 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wizkidz Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.6 = 0.635

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wizkidz Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wizkidz Nursery accepts?

Wizkidz Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wizkidz Nursery Open?

Wizkidz 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 Wizkidz Nursery have capacity for?

Wizkidz Nursery has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Wizkidz Nursery to the centre of Dalkeith?

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

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