Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

6a Featherhall Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 7TQ
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9.7 34 Reviews
  • Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery, Edinburgh
Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery (old Croileagan nursery) is a facility that has experienced substantial upgrading. Offering a wide range of resources for children to play and learn, while parents can feel confident with modern security systems and a highly trained team.

The focus is on making sure children move on to full-time education feeling focused and strong-minded, with the staff even familiar with mind stimulation techniques.

Wee Gems nurseries operate a free flow policy where children have unrestricted access to the exceptional outdoor facility with ample stimulating natural resources all fully supported by the professional team.

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Care Provided by Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lauren Callachan (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

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

  • Free street parking available.


Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery Reviews (34)

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Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery has 34 reviews.

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

Very pleasant staff and eager to help. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities for my child to participate in. All in all very safe and friendly environment for my son to spend the day and learn lots of new words and new songs that he comes home singing too.

Reply from Jolene Blair, Area Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review The management team.


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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Wee Gems Corstorphine for about 3 years now. They have always been well cared for and supported. In the last year or so, management and staff retention has really improved and my child really enjoys their days in the setting and outside (e.g. forest school, park, care home, museum,
supermarket and charity shop visits). Staff are kind, communicative and enthusiastic.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to give feedback - Great to hear how much your child loves our trips out in the community.


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

I have been so impressed with Wee Gems Corstorphine. Our daughter has thrived with the care, nurturing guidance and genuine warmth of the team. She was mainly in the 'tweenies room'. Having not really been that impressed with a different nursery, Wee Gems was a complete contract - lots of regular staff
(rather than temporary agency) who spent the time and invested in getting to know our girl. We would thoroughly recommend Wee Gems to anyone.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. I'm thrilled to hear how much your little girl loves the nursery


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Review from Janey L (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wee Gems is an amazing nursery. They are very well-organised and attentive to the kids. They have great security, so feel that my Granddaughter is well looked after. Our little one suffers badly from Eczema and the staff are very sensitive and loving towards her. She is only coming up for 3 years old
and can already communicate with us all very well and also can communicate with her great aunt via Makaton, it's very impressive! She loves her Nursery teachers and talks constantly about her days there.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you so much for sending in your wonderful feedback! Amazing that your granddaughter is using the makaton out with the nursery and speaks fondly about the fun she has here.


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Review from Beth G (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery which my son really enjoys. Love their trips to the forest and to elderly care homes. It has improved a lot in the two years he has been there, the current management does a great job. Staff all very friendly and caring.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you for sending in your kind feedback and great to hear how much your son enjoys the trips.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little one loves the nursery and their staff who provide a variety of learning activities as well as a caring and friendly environment and attitude which helps my child feel welcome and relaxed safe and well. That in return makes me feel at ease leaving her.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you so much for your feedback. Fab to hear how much your little one loves the nursery.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Wee Gems since he was 10 months old, and has just turned 4. He loves it! More recently, the new manager has introduced so many learning-related activities, such as Forestery School, trips to the library and local care home and numerous trips to the museum. Staff are really caring
and friendly, making you feel comfortable and that your child will be safe and well cared for.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you for taking the time. We have shared your lovely feedback with our staff.


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Review from Michael B (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliantly caring, communicative and competent. Wee Gems couldn't go further in looking after our boy. The updates and developmental goals are a huge help and he himself is glowing about his experiences every day when picked up.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hello! Thank you very much for providing feedback!


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Review from Scarlett A (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience with Wee Gems is great! My child loves going to nursery. He likes all the staff and the staff also like him. My child is younger than two, the staff are all very patient and play important roles in his growth and development. My child loves the time at nursery and would dream about it.
We could tell how much fun he had at nursery from those midnight giggles. Thanks for all the effort the staff and the nursery have made. We're really grateful.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. It is great to hear how much your son enjoys his time here.


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Review from Courtney S (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first baby was born this year and I had to go back to work just after 6 months. Wee Gems made sense for us location-wise so we viewed the nursery shortly after he was born and secured a place for him to start in August. I cannot thank the team enough for the support and care they have shown our little
one from day one. I drop him off knowing he is safe and knowing that there will be new things to learn and fun to be had. Ultimately we wanted him to get the same level of care we would give him at home and at Wee Gems Corstorphine, we know this is the case. Thank you so much to two staff members in particular who look after and support my son on his nursery days, but a huge thank you to the manager, who is a credit to Wee Gems. You do fantastic work guys!

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Hi Courtney, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.


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Review from Tina H (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I urgently needed to arrange childcare for my young daughter (10 months at the time) and the manager was very quick to respond and arrange a viewing and a set of settling sessions with the baby room. My little girl settled well and for the month she stayed in the nursery until we moved and developed
a good relationship with two staff members in particular in the baby room. I felt she was very well looked after, happy to be dropped off and developed nicely in the staff’s care. I was sad to take her out again as we moved too far away, and can only hope the next nursery will be as good.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback - Best of luck with everything.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in October and she absolutely loves it! The staff are very attentive and she has formed a lovely bond with the Trainee who she adores. Her speaking has also improved so much in such a short span of time. Management are also very good at answering emails and general queries. Would
highly recommend it!

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your views of the setting. Our staff will be thrilled to hear your feedback.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wee Gems is a fantastic nursery and my daughter loves it there. The staff are very attentive and have got to know her really well. I have no doubts at all that they are taking great care of her while we are at work. They’ve really stepped up their communication in recent months too which is appreciated.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send in your feedback. Fantastic to hear how much your daughter enjoys attending.


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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since enrolling my daughter to Wee Gems I’ve had no problems, she has come on leaps and bounds thanks to the staff. My daughter suffered really badly with eczema and the staff really accommodated her needs, made sure her cream was applied at appropriate times. I feel at ease when I drop her off in the
mornings because I know she’s in good hands. Best nursery in the area.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thanks so much for taking the time to share! The staff will love to hear your feedback.


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Review from Carolina D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl is doing wonderfully, she eats everything even things she doesn't want to eat at home and is so happy to go to the nursery. There is great communication between teachers and parents, I will also send the second child soon.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you for sharing your views of the setting with us. It's great to hear how your daughter is enjoying nursery and our staff team would love to hear your feedback!


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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing against old managers but since the new manager has started at Wee Gems, the morale amongst staff has picked up and the improvements happening within Wee Gems for the children have been amazing. My daughter started at Wee Gems when she was just 18 months old and she is now coming on 4. So the
improvements over that period and the staff are all doing a fab job.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you for sharing your views of the setting with us. It's lovely to hear that you are enjoying the changes and seeing the positive impact on children and staff. The team will be thrilled to hear your feedback!


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been welcomed so warmly into the wee gems team and although there are still tears at drop-off, all of the staff are brilliant and comforting. Our child has developed so much in many aspects and we are safe in the knowledge they are being well looked after. The communication has improved
dramatically since the new manager has come on board and there is much less staff turnover. The staff are all very friendly and approachable. Overall we are very happy with the care.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your views. It's great to hear that you are happy with your child's care and have good relationships with staff. Communication has definitely been a priority for us and I know the staff will love hearing your feedback.


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Review from G J (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wee one enjoys so much going to the nursery, she is learning lots of new things, especially words and expressions because English is not her first language so the staff encourage her to learn and feel more comfortable when she is trying to communicate.
Also, everyone has been really supportive of
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So proud to be part of this lovely community.

Reply from Lauren Callachan, Nursery Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our service. It's great to hear how much your child loves to attend and our staff will love hearing your feedback


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Review from Hugh G (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although our pre-school daughter is often a little reluctant to say goodbye to Daddy at drop-off, she always comes home excited and happy about her day. She has a great bond with her key worker who takes time to gently stretch her in learning. In general, the staff do a great job tailoring activities
to key points in the year, important development topics and also the children's own interests each day. (Her dietary requirements are also catered for happily.) She gets plenty of opportunity for outdoor physical play, enjoys dance classes (at a small additional cost) and regularly comes home with traces of paint on her! The nursery has also been effective, understanding, and patient dealing with the logistical and emotional difficulties of Covid over the last couple of years, for children, carers, and staff. Overall we're very happy with Wee Gems.

Reply from Pante-a Mortazavi, Operations Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words, we are so pleased to hear your satisfaction with the service received at Wee Gems Corstorphine.


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

I have three daughters. Two of them have attended Wee Gems since they were 3 years old and 11 months old (respectively). The eldest has now moved on and the younger of the two girls is now in the pre-school room. Both the girls absolutely love Wee Gems and have been well supported in their learning,
play and social interactions. Our youngest is only 3 months old but will be attending Wee Gems when I return to work as a primary school teacher after my maternity leave. The staff at Wee Gems really got to know our girls as individuals and keep us well informed of their experiences and development at nursery. Our oldest daughter loves coming to pick her little sister up and the staff are still keen to hear all of her news and take the time to still make her feel part of the Wee Gems family. I couldn’t be happier with the kind and caring environment in which our girls have thrived at Wee Gems and would highly recommend the nursery to others.

Reply from Pante-a Mortazavi, Operations Manager at Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

Many thanks for your kind feedback, we are so pleased to hear your satisfaction with Wee Gems.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.740)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10 for Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.740 for Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (163 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.74

  • 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 Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery is based on 18 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 18 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

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Meet the Team (1)

Lauren

Lauren Callachan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

My name is Lauren and I have worked at Wee Gems Corstorphine as a nursery manager since August 2023. I have worked in childcare for 13 years and have a passion for Early years.


Frequently Asked Questions about Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery accepts?

Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery Open?

Wee Gems Corstorphine 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 Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery have capacity for?

Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Wee Gems Corstorphine Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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