Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare

1 Waverley Park, Spring Gardens, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh EH8 8EW
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AN INVITING AND INSPIRING NURSERY IN ABBEYHILL

The Elsie Inglis nursery in Abbeyhill offers a warm and welcoming environment, designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff support your child’s transition from home to nursery, and the team pride there selves on providing a safe, exciting and enjoyable nursery where children can thrive.

Baby and toddler rooms are vibrant and enriching, with a sensory room and play resources to spark the imagination. With the well-equipped, age-appropriate gardens, children can extend their play and learning outside.

The unique Growing Enhancement programme aimed at preschoolers encourages children’s natural curiosity to learn. The focus is on reading, writing and mathematics, alongside vocational subjects such as art and cooking, giving every child the opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

At Elsie Inglis, the team provide excellent nutritionally-balanced menus using fresh ingredients prepared by the nursery's chef. There is a monthly breakfast club for parents to join their child for breakfast and the children enjoy baking classes with the chef, where they learn how to follow instructions and direction, and use counting, measuring, problem-solving, and creativity.

The experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you everything the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare Reviews (64)

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Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare has 64 reviews.

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

I am very happy with my son's nursery. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional and the management is really good.
My son has a great time there. He does a lot of activities including painting, music, dancing, outdoor walks etc.
I am grateful that we found such a lovely place for the early
years of my child and I recommend it to all parents.

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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are happy with the care our child receives in the 3-5s room at Elsie. The staff are engaged and interested in the children and their development.
The nursery has been under new management for about a year and there has been a very positive difference in that time.
Recent initiatives such as the
partnership with the neighbouring care home and more family involvement activities have been very good.

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

We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience at our nursery.


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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery and our daughter (just over 2 years old) does too. It’s very well organised and we are kept regularly updated (throughout the day) on what she’s had for breakfast/lunch/afternoon snack via the app. We also receive updates (with photos) about how she’s progressing. She has lots of
fun playing inside as well as outside and we love receiving photos of her involved in messy play.

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

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback about our nursery. We are thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving at our nursery.


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Review from Kiryl K (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Elsie Inglis Nursery highly enough. My son has been attending since he was 9 months old and there has not been a single day when he didn’t want to go to the nursery. All due to excellent and caring staff and varied level of activities for each child. Also, my son has allergies and
yet all nutrition has always been individually selected, locally cooked and provided to my son. Thank you for being with us all this time!

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Review from Andrea M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery which forms good relationships with the children and families all the staff are friendly and kind. There are lots of things for the children in all the rooms and the garden is a great space that the children can get out to play safely.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with how our son has enjoyed his time so far at Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Nursery. The resources available to the children are so creative and fun. The indoor and outdoor spaces are well suited to each age range.
The staff are inviting and willing to help in any way. They
take our suggestions on and carry on any new things we may be starting at home, into the nursery. Every session is different and I see a vast improvement in our son. I cannot speak highly enough about this nursery as a whole and the staff within. Thank you to all the staff for all the extra effort you have all put in during these extremely stressful and trying times.

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Review from Hazel N (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Elsie's are just brilliant. They have advice and feedback on a daily basis, and even in a pandemic, have loads of time for me and my child.
He particularly likes "arting" and the imaginative play. The rapport he has with his teacher is lovely to see. He insisted on giving her a diamond
ring from his treasure box. High praise indeed.

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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very supportive staff when required, led by parents and not always initiated by nursery staff.
Our child enjoys good relationships with the staff and his peers.
Disappointed and concerned many long-serving regular staff are leaving in a short period of time.

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Review from F E (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have a great relationship with my child and he is happy to see them when I drop him off. I have no worries about leaving him at the nursery.

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Review from Dee S (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with our choice of nursery. Our child was only 9 months old and I was anxious about leaving him, but I needn't have worried. He has settled extremely well and loves it. The staff got to know him really well, very quickly and I am struck by how they genuinely care about him and for
him and he adores them.
He is always engaged in fun and stimulating activities and enjoys the food. Gold stars all around.

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Review from Jennifer T (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience over the past few months has been and continues to be great. The projects pre-school have been working on have been tailored to the children's interest in superheroes and also with an educational focus. Super tato and vegetables.
The home activities link supports the projects in pre-school
and really give insight into what your child is learning. The staff at the nursery are great, they are supportive encouraging and have your child's well-being and independence at the heart of what they do.

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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attends Elsie's for two days a week. He moved up to the Preschool room a few months ago and just loves it. He is happy and thriving. Daily activities are great and he particularly loves the outdoor time. We love that he's been involved with the preparation of food recently and (even better)
has eaten it! Very happy with the staff, feedback at the end of the day, meals and we love getting the book of photos and observations back when they move up to the next room. We've never had any issues and feel very happy that our son is so happy here.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons attend 3 days a week and we are very happy with the level of learning and love they receive.
We did have a concern with our youngest child's key worker recently and how we felt the relationship was and how negative the feedback was being given. This was dealt with quickly and efficiently
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Review from Fatima S (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good atmosphere, good size of room and garden, well equipped. I like how big the buggies shed.
Great staff, I like the comments that they give at the end of the day on how my child has been. Had a problem or maybe misunderstanding, I phoned and was really angry however the person I spoke to was
really helpful and solved that problem and was surprised how they absorbed that anger from me and made me relieved at the end of the call.

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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is always excited when it is his day at the nursery. He is amongst the excellent staff and I am sure that he is in good hands when I am at work. The range of activities is very good and I can see how happy and how much my son learns in there. Highly recommended.

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Review from Emilie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the way my daughter is taken care of at Elsie Inglis. Staff are usually nice and always take the time to give some feedback. Facilities all good and can't wait for the refurbishment.

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Review from F E (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baby room staff are very caring and get to know the babies well.
They have kept in touch and were great when my son was settling in.
Maybe less cake for the babies.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to nursery - the staff are brilliant, she's made some lovely friends and we are very happy with the activities she is involved with and the amount of outdoor time that is provided.

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Review from Nicole F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been really happy with the care provided and also the range of activities.
The nursery accommodates my son's allergies and provide alternatives and also help look after his skin.

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Review from Gill M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with Elsie’s and our son’s progress in 2s room. The staff are lovely and attentive and our son loves them. They do a variety of activities and try to get outside as much as possible. The staff take a genuine interest in the kids including what is happening at home for them. Would
definitely recommend.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.797)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.797 for Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 271 Ratings = 4.797

  • 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 Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is based on 23 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 23 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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Meet the Team (3)

Karen

Karen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Karen has been part of Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis since 2022. She joined the team as Nursery Manager, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles as Nursery Manager and Area Manager in a small group of Edinburgh nurseries.


Karen is passionate about ensuring quality and loves supporting her staff to create the best experiences for the children every day. She originally worked in the banking sector but found her true calling in childcare after having her son. Karen enjoys learning and, after earning her HNC in childcare, she went on to complete a BA in Childhood Practice and a postgraduate degree.


She is also qualified in paediatric first aid, child protection, and food hygiene, and has completed several management courses.


Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Emma has recently joined the team at Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis and brings with her an HNC and a BA in Childhood Practice, along with a variety of other courses that she loves to incorporate into her work.


Emma has been in childcare for nearly ten years, starting as a nursery practitioner. She then moved up to room leader and later became a deputy manager before joining the team at Elsie Inglis. She has experience with all age groups and especially enjoys helping little ones settle into the nursery and getting to know them.


In her free time, Emma loves taking her dog for walks in the local area and spending time with family and friends.


Elisa

Elisa

Job Title: Third in Charge

Elisa is the nursery's Third in Charge. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education with a focus on Physical Education and has enjoyed working with children from 0 to 12 years old in both Early Years and Primary settings.


For almost three years, she has been a valued member of the Bright Horizons team. She began her journey as an Early Years Teacher, progressed to Room Leader in the preschool room, and now serves as the Third in Charge. Teaching is her passion! Elisa loves creating fun and engaging learning experiences and monitoring children's progress to help them achieve their best.


In her free time, she is a sports enthusiast and plays handball for the Edinburgh Handball Team. She also enjoys taking her campervan on trips to the stunning Scottish Highlands, where she loves hiking and soaking in the beauty of nature.


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