ESMS Nursery

Easter Ravelston, Ravelston, Edinburgh EH4 3NT
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9.1 33 Reviews
  • ESMS Nursery, Edinburgh
Based conveniently in the West End of Edinburgh, girls and boys at the ESMS Nursery learn in a happy, stimulating and welcoming environment. This superbly equipped Nursery is set in extensive grounds, with entry points at three or four years-old.

Experienced and highly qualified staff take time to really get to know each child, while specialists provide weekly PE, Music, Forest Kindergarten, Digital Learning and Library sessions to gently introduce children to new experiences and ensure the development of the whole child.

With a focus on outdoor learning, children enjoy playing in the extensive Nursery garden, exploring Forest Kindergarten woods, having fun in a purpose-built adventure park or wandering through the extensive grounds on a wellie walk.

Children attend from 8.30am - 2.30pm each day during term time, with the popular e-Plus services offering flexible before and after school care based within the same room. Families can tailor care packages to suit their needs including an early drop off from 7.45am or after school club from 2.30pm - 6pm. Children can also be collected at 12.30pm if families do not want them to stay for lunch, which is provided at a small cost in line with the other year groups.

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Care Provided by ESMS Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
  • Person in charge
  • Alison Lydon (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 160
  • Age Range
    • from 3 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Holiday Club available during School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for ESMS Nursery

  • All fees are annual and can be paid either by monthly direct debit or upfront for the full year before the first day of term, in which case a payment discount of 1% will be applied.


    ESMS Nursery is in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council which give parents the opportunity to benefit from 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare funding a year.

ESMS Nursery Reviews (33)

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ESMS Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.134) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time ESMS Nursery has 33 reviews.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

ESMS Nursery is a brilliant. The staff are very caring and professional and really take time to get to know the children individually. My son has come on leaps and bounds since joining in August 2021 and has enjoyed the many and varied activities on offer from Forest Kindergarten to PE, library visits
and music. The nursery rooms are packed full of interesting activities too and are clean and bright with fantastic outdoor spaces. E-Plus is also excellent for wrap-around and holiday care.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family was relocated from another country. My son could not speak nor understand English when he started nursery. But the staff in ESMS Nursery has been very caring and patient in teaching my son, which makes him feel very comfortable going to school every day despite his language ability. Additionally,
I also enjoyed the parent and child activities organised by the nursery, and I wish they can do more in the future. Personally, I think the school has been quite listening and accommodating to parents’ opinions which is great as that is essential in making sure we provide the best environment for our kids to learn. I would recommend ESMS to other parents.

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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is so happy at the ESMS Nursery. He loves Forest School and running around the huge grounds. Children have (literally) plenty of space to grow. The teachers and nursery staff are very warm and nurturing of the children. The children love the music, PE and library choices. Communication with parents
is fantastic.

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

Our daughter started at ESMS Nursery in August and absolutely loves it. Most days she will forget to say goodbye at drop off as she is too excited, preferring to update her teachers and friends with what she has been up to since she left them the day before. The staff appear to genuinely love the
children and take a real interest in their development. We know that our daughter is in safe hands and I would highly recommend ESMS Nursery to any parent.

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Review from Z R (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent, I could not wish for better. They handle every situation with such care and compassion. When my son is upset leaving me in the morning they always quickly help him and he is bouncing through the door with excitement. We always receive great feedback from the days activities.
Both of my children have attended the nursery and both have loved every aspect. Especially the Forrest kindergarten. The room is always (somehow) spotless with a great range of activities and equipment available.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy and most importantly my child is! The staff and facility are wonderful. We love to! Thank you.

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Review from N M (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins attend the nursery and absolutely love it! The staff are caring and professional and have created a wonderful environment for the children. They provide an excellent mix of activities including music lessons, PE, visits to the school library and sessions of forest kindergarten. The outside
space is the largest I’ve seen of any nursery. My children skip in the door every morning and the staff go above and beyond every day.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a brilliant nursery - the care and attention my child gets is incredible. The staff are warm and caring and really responsive to my child's needs. The building is great and the setting is beautiful.

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Review from F J (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

ESMS have created something very special in their nursery environment, the facilities and staff are exceptional, the children love their time there and as a parent, you feel a genuine sense of partnership with the nursery. Having used other nurseries, I can say with confidence that the ESMS offering
is outstanding and I would highly recommend it.

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Review from T V (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my second child to attend this nursery and I cannot rate it highly enough. The staff are so kind - they are so warm with the children, willing to listen to you as a parent and really think about the child’s development.

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Review from Stacey M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves ESMS Nursery and he’s so happy to go every day. He has made lots of friends and the staff are very kind and caring towards him he really has the best time. I would highly recommend it to other families.

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Review from Julia M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started ESMS Nursery in August 2022 and getting out the door in the morning has never been easier! The spaces are great, he spends so much time exploring the garden, and he's already started to make friends. He also loves his PE classes. He is so happy there, which means we are so happy there
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Review from Katy K (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at ESMS Nursery in August last year and we have been absolutely delighted with it. He is excited to go there every morning and talks so happily about his teachers and the friends he has made. We have been blown away by how caring and conscientious the staff are. We know our little boy
is in safe hands, with people who truly care about his safety, well-being and development. I honestly couldn’t recommend ESMS more.

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Review from Kasia F (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter just finished 2 years in the ESMS nursery and she absolutely loved it. She was asking us over the weekend if she could go to nursery again. She loved the space, creativity, teachers, adventures on forest walks, and being able to express herself.

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Review from Max T (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

ESMS Nursery is excellent, we have been delighted with the care and focus on the individual that the staff and school provide. There are many opportunities to learn and develop children and it has been super to see our child grow at ESMS.

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Review from Lydia C (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with the care that we have received for our daughter. The teachers are caring and professional and go over and above to ensure our child is having fun whilst learning valuable life lessons. We have noticed a marked improvement in her social skills and independence. The facilities
and outside space by far meet our daughter's requirements. Overall, very, very happy!

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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters have attended ESMS Nursery and have had a wonderful experience, the staff are very kind and friendly and have helped my girls develop a huge level of confidence. The activities the girls have participated in have been very stimulating, educational and great fun.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely pleased with ESMS nursery. Both our sons have attended from age 3 until P1. The staff are friendly and engage with both parents and children and we feel that they really know our children and family. The outdoor space is fantastic and the children have extensive access to it. The forest
kindergarten provision and welly walks have been a highlight for both our boys. The educational provision is clearly structured, well communicated to parents and fun and engaging for children.

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Review from Ramona K (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined the nursery in August 2020 and from day one she fell in love with everyone. The staff are loving, communicative, approachable and above all extremely capable and well experienced in supporting the children's development in a lovely environment. My wee girl developed a lot through
play and activities at nursery and her confidence has grown. I feel relaxed leaving her there because I feel so reassured that she is going to be well looked after and have a lot of fun. She absolutely loves her nursery and she is always bubbling with happiness when we pick her up having had such a lovely time there. The admin team is efficient and kind. She also has her sister attending the same school for the past two years now. We are hugely grateful for the support, care and effort all the nursery staff, the chef, caretaker and management go to in order to ensure children have a wonderful nursery experience. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my daughters. Thank you.

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Review from Nicky S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined the nursery in August 2020 and she very quickly settled right in. The staff are attentive, friendly and communicate well with parents. The activities the children participate in are fantastic. Our daughter thoroughly enjoys going every day.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.134)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.134) out of 10 for ESMS Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 9 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 4.953 for ESMS Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (101 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 106 Ratings = 4.953

  • 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 4.181 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for ESMS Nursery is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 160 number of registered child places is 32. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 32 = 0.281

  • 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 ESMS Nursery

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

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

What Days & Hours is ESMS Nursery Open?

ESMS Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does ESMS Nursery have capacity for?

ESMS Nursery has capacity for a total of 160 Children.

How far is ESMS Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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