Pilrig Children's Nursery

102 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AY
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  • Pilrig Children's Nursery, Edinburgh
Pilrig Children's Nursery is a small family-run nursery based in a purpose-built property with bright sunny playrooms and its own secure garden area.

The nursery aims to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for all children and encourages regular parent communication and involvement in the nursery's activities.

The nursery provides a wide range of daily activities with free-flow access between playrooms and the garden.

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Care Provided by Pilrig Children's Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Denise Lawrence (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 69
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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
  • Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Pilrig Children's Nursery

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

Pilrig Children's Nursery Reviews (37)

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Pilrig Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pilrig Children's Nursery has 37 reviews.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm delighted that you are happy and confident with the care and support that your child receives.


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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. Observations can be viewed on our online learning portal which is updated by the key person. Practitioners prepare weekly planning which is displayed within the room, this details the skills that are being learned and what activities are being provided to satisfy these skills. Creative play is on offer within playrooms every day and children can choose whether they wish to take part in this. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to speak with your child's key worker or the management team.


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Review from Sugumar D (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Olga M (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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!

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Stephanie S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience overall. General communications could be better but really happy with staff, food and activities etc.

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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Shona Maclean, Marketing Manager - Scotland & The North at Pilrig Children's Nursery

Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.


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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pilrig is a wonderful nursery where my daughter is very happy. The staff are lovely doing a wide range of activities with the children from singing to crafts to trips to the park and fire station museum. The home-cooked food is also really great and I love to know my daughter eats a healthy variety.

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Review from Calum P (Father of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is our second child to attend Pilrig Nursery, the staff truly make this an amazing place!
The children have fun-packed days with the social and educational skills to start school with confidence!

Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments about the nursery and we are so glad that you and your children are happy with Pilrig Nursery.


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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Pilrig and the level of care they receive is excellent. They've both loved all their teachers, and the staff seem to genuinely show an interest in them and nurturing them and letting their characters shine. We always get a great rundown of their day, and even occasionally
get to try the delicious homemade food prepared for the children! The outside area is brilliant and the kids are usually running around in the garden which is great for tiring them out! Cannot fault Pilrig, we'll be sad when my youngest has to leave for school.

Reply from Denise Lawrence, Manager at Pilrig Children's Nursery

Thank you for your lovely words about Pilrig Nursery. It really means a lot to all the staff working here and we are glad that we could provide a positive start in your children's educational journey.


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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended from age 3 to 5 and has just finished up to start school. Pilrig Children's Nursery has provided such a safe, calm, nurturing environment for her, and the social skills and self-assurance she has gained from that experience are wonderful to see. The (pre-Covid) free-flow between
the rooms so that kids of all ages could play together was really beneficial for all, and will hopefully return. The nursery's outdoor space is fantastic. I have recommended this nursery to friends already, and I thank the team there for helping to provide my daughter with the skills and confidence she needs now for starting school.

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Review from Adam R (Father of Child) published on 20 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was a great nursery. Our little one has just left to go to big school and they were great at preparing him for the move. His first nursery shut down during Covid and so the staff was great at handling the transition and integrating him with the room. We really saw his confidence grow through this
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Review from Caroline L (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pilrig Children's Nursery is a lovely nursery. My son had been going for over 3 years and has loved his time there. The nursery has a nice feel with lots of natural light and a great outdoor space. The children spend a lot of time outside even if the weather isn’t great. For the older children, there
seems to be a good mix of structured activities/educational discussion and free flow play. Staff are friendly and give a good handover at the end of the day.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10 for Pilrig Children's Nursery 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.779 for Pilrig Children's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.779

  • 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 Pilrig Children's Nursery is based on 17 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, which has been reached with 17 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 (2)

Denise

Denise Lawrence

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Experienced nursery manager with years of experience in the Early Years industry.


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Laura Michie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Laura has worked with children across all age groups in Early Years, Primary and Secondary Education within indoor and outdoor settings. Laura has a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and is currently working towards completing a Professional Development Award Level 9 in Childhood Practice.


Frequently Asked Questions about Pilrig Children's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Pilrig Children's Nursery accepts?

Pilrig Children's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pilrig Children's Nursery Open?

Pilrig Children's 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 Pilrig Children's Nursery have capacity for?

Pilrig Children's Nursery has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

How far is Pilrig Children's Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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