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Newfield House, 1 New Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6HY
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04 March 2024
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, the staff are fantastic with my son, he really loves his nursery days and is starting to build friendships. Activities offered are varied so the children get to experience a variety of fun games and learning activities. My first son also attended this nursery 3 years ago and it is nice to see some of the same staff still there. The reason I have given a ‘good’ overall rating instead of ‘excellent’ is due to a couple of services I think should be in place. One is dinner being provided. This used to be included however now it is only a late snack. As the day is long, until 6 pm, I feel it is far too late to feed toddlers when they get home. Because of this I and other parents pick up at 5 pm or before so they can get their children home for dinner (you are still paying until 6 pm). Secondly, it is a shame that the term time option is no longer an option.
28 February 2024
Our son attends Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten, and he absolutely loves it. He has made great connections with the staff and almost doesn’t want to come home. All you can ever want is for your child to be happy to go to nursery and happy to be there. The staff in the toddler room are friendly and approachable, great at communicating how our son’s day was and giving us updates. They are always happy to see him and us. We always feel welcomed when we pick him up and drop him off.
14 February 2024
We joined the nursery in September 2023 and our daughter has settled very well. She fondly talks about her friends and the lovely team that look after her. Our daughter enjoys a wide range of play and learning activities when at nursery. As a result, her imagination, interests and speech have flourished. We are very pleased with the food options, outdoor space and staff.
09 February 2024
I couldn’t recommend Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten enough. My son loves the nursery. He runs in, in the morning. He loves all the staff in the baby room. He has come on so much from attending nursery and is a little social butterfly, he loves exploring the outdoor space and going on nature walks with his teachers. He is very comfortable and secure at nursery and I couldn’t be happier with how great the staff are with him, and how happy he is in the setting.
24 January 2024
Both my children attend the nursery and I cannot praise the nursery enough. Both children love coming here. My son runs into the nursery each morning and my 1 year old daughter puts her hands out to her key worker every morning. It’s so lovely that I know they both enjoy coming here. They both love and trust the staff that take great care in getting to know them. My son has made friends I think he will love being friends with for a long time. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
05 December 2022
Fantastic staff in the baby room although they are under a lot of pressure because of the lack of staff. The higher management seems to be disconnected from the day-to-day challenges met by the nursery. Invoices received are sometimes wrong. It could improve if investments could be made in staffing.
08 September 2022
I would seriously reconsider sending your child here. Just read their latest inspectorate report and you will understand. I have removed my 3-year-old daughter from this nursery after reading the report due to the fact she was not settling in for months. After having read the report it makes sense why she wasn't. We are very upset and disappointed at what we have had to experience, more so for our daughter.
11 January 2022
Very impressed with the nursery. My two children attend there and are clearly very happy and very well looked after. The staff are friendly, attentive and really focus on each child’s individual needs. The outdoor spaces are well thought out and considered for each age group. Indoors, the space is clean, bright with excellent toys and activities.
09 August 2019
My child has been at Loretto Nursery for 2 years. In that time her and my experience has been very mixed. Unfortunately, there is a very high turn around of staff, which means that on a daily basis there is often a different person in the room greeting the children, therefore even after 2 years she struggles to settle and it’s a battle to get her to go. The staff promised her a reward for being brave at drop off times but then didn’t follow through. The children are very much left to their own devices to play and I very rarely get artwork or painting home. There is also no evidence of any learning. About a year ago they had a very good teacher and the children were learning phonics and Spanish and their learning was evident all over the walls but she left and there hasn’t been any evidence of learning since. I am very disappointed in the nursery and feel that it is not meeting my needs. Unless drastic changes are made in the management of the nursery I would not recommend it.
18 June 2019
This nursery is the best I could have hoped for to send my daughter to. The space is amazing, outdoor area is a massive space with tipis, mud kitchen, climbing things and swings, sandpits. An amazing outdoor space to grow and learn and play! The staff are so friendly, kind, intuitive, knowledgeable, kind and fun. Anyone who is feeling a little unsettled leaving their child, they offer the best support and really put you and ease. I would recommend to any parent!
29 April 2019
My youngest daughter started last August near her first birthday and she is really happy at Loretto. She has thrived there. We had a lot of settle sessions before she started which surprised me but it was absolutely worth it as she settled very quickly. I feel very involved with what she does while at nursery. The thing I value the most is that the staff (who are great) obviously all know her really well and like her too. My eldest daughter has now started one morning a week and I have really appreciated how much effort they make with her even though she’s there for just a short time.
10 April 2019
My son has been attending Loretto since he was 7 months old. He is 26 months now and every day he looks happier when I drop him at nursery. He feels secure with the staff, loves the food and the facilities and we, as parents, feel very lucky to have a place there for him.
10 April 2019
I have been very happy with how my two children have developed since they attended Loretto Nursery. They have both formed good relationships with other children and staff who they are both clearly comfortable with. Over the last 12 months, I have had some mild concerns with the trend in turnover of staff and lack of updates due to iPads not being available to staff members for photos and development updates. Fees have increased for the second year running and I feel little choice in managing this without additional further flexibility in start and finish times. Both my children love the food and the menu seems healthy and varied. The nursery photo shoots appear to have not taken place for 6 months or more. I would like to see more parent to staff introductions, particularly through transition stages for children between the different age groups and room changes.
10 April 2019
My daughter is very happy when she goes to nursery. I would like to have a greater variety in the food, as my daughter does not love pasta so much. Staff are very friendly, I am very pleased with this.
07 March 2018
Our daughter attends Loretto nursery primarily due to the link with the school. However, she is really enjoying her time in the 3-5s room. The buildings and garden are lovely, and the nursery has access to the large playing fields behind. The nursery staff are friendly, and the nursery has been investing in new staff to increase teaching experience. Our daughter enjoys the nursery food, which has recently been improved.
07 March 2018
My son and daughter have been at the nursery for a year now and we have had an excellent experience of all three rooms. Both my children settled into the nursery almost immediately and this was thanks to the expertise and dedication of all of the staff members. They both continue to flourish there and I find the staff and facilities are excellent. The staff are approachable, caring and make it very easy for me to leave my children there for a significant period of time knowing they are in very good hands.
27 February 2018
My daughter is very settled here, she loves all the staff in the Bunnies and Submarines. We love the additional classes ie music, p.e. and the large outdoor spaces.
27 February 2018
My daughter started at nursery about a month ago. I wouldn't send her anywhere else. The staff are all so friendly, kind and professional and really care about the children. She has only been there a short time but already we see a difference in her eating and communicating. Couldn't recommend Loretto highly enough!!
21 February 2018
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great menu! My little one can’t stop talking about going back to nursery.
20 February 2018
This is my daughter's second nursery and we changed for logistic purposes, however, we are very happy with how she is progressing. My daughter settled in with no tears and has enjoyed every minute of it. I get to hear from the ladies when I collect her, as well as from my daughter herself how much she is doing during the day and it is all good learning fun! The ladies who work there are friendly and it is always clean and as tidy as can be with lots of children! It is clear to see how she is developing and both myself and my husband are very happy to see how well she is doing.
Latest Reviews for Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten
04 March 2024
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, the staff are fantastic with my son, he really loves his nursery days and is starting to build friendships. Activities offered are varied so the children get to experience a variety of fun games and learning activities. My first son also attended this nursery 3 years ago and it is nice to see some of the same staff still there. The reason I have given a ‘good’ overall rating instead of ‘excellent’ is due to a couple of services I think should be in place. One is dinner being provided. This used to be included however now it is only a late snack. As the day is long, until 6 pm, I feel it is far too late to feed toddlers when they get home. Because of this I and other parents pick up at 5 pm or before so they can get their children home for dinner (you are still paying until 6 pm). Secondly, it is a shame that the term time option is no longer an option.
28 February 2024
Our son attends Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten, and he absolutely loves it. He has made great connections with the staff and almost doesn’t want to come home. All you can ever want is for your child to be happy to go to nursery and happy to be there. The staff in the toddler room are friendly and approachable, great at communicating how our son’s day was and giving us updates. They are always happy to see him and us. We always feel welcomed when we pick him up and drop him off.
14 February 2024
We joined the nursery in September 2023 and our daughter has settled very well. She fondly talks about her friends and the lovely team that look after her. Our daughter enjoys a wide range of play and learning activities when at nursery. As a result, her imagination, interests and speech have flourished. We are very pleased with the food options, outdoor space and staff.
09 February 2024
I couldn’t recommend Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten enough. My son loves the nursery. He runs in, in the morning. He loves all the staff in the baby room. He has come on so much from attending nursery and is a little social butterfly, he loves exploring the outdoor space and going on nature walks with his teachers. He is very comfortable and secure at nursery and I couldn’t be happier with how great the staff are with him, and how happy he is in the setting.
24 January 2024
Both my children attend the nursery and I cannot praise the nursery enough. Both children love coming here. My son runs into the nursery each morning and my 1 year old daughter puts her hands out to her key worker every morning. It’s so lovely that I know they both enjoy coming here. They both love and trust the staff that take great care in getting to know them. My son has made friends I think he will love being friends with for a long time. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
05 December 2022
Fantastic staff in the baby room although they are under a lot of pressure because of the lack of staff. The higher management seems to be disconnected from the day-to-day challenges met by the nursery. Invoices received are sometimes wrong. It could improve if investments could be made in staffing.
08 September 2022
I would seriously reconsider sending your child here. Just read their latest inspectorate report and you will understand. I have removed my 3-year-old daughter from this nursery after reading the report due to the fact she was not settling in for months. After having read the report it makes sense why she wasn't. We are very upset and disappointed at what we have had to experience, more so for our daughter.
11 January 2022
Very impressed with the nursery. My two children attend there and are clearly very happy and very well looked after. The staff are friendly, attentive and really focus on each child’s individual needs. The outdoor spaces are well thought out and considered for each age group. Indoors, the space is clean, bright with excellent toys and activities.
09 August 2019
My child has been at Loretto Nursery for 2 years. In that time her and my experience has been very mixed. Unfortunately, there is a very high turn around of staff, which means that on a daily basis there is often a different person in the room greeting the children, therefore even after 2 years she struggles to settle and it’s a battle to get her to go. The staff promised her a reward for being brave at drop off times but then didn’t follow through. The children are very much left to their own devices to play and I very rarely get artwork or painting home. There is also no evidence of any learning. About a year ago they had a very good teacher and the children were learning phonics and Spanish and their learning was evident all over the walls but she left and there hasn’t been any evidence of learning since. I am very disappointed in the nursery and feel that it is not meeting my needs. Unless drastic changes are made in the management of the nursery I would not recommend it.
18 June 2019
This nursery is the best I could have hoped for to send my daughter to. The space is amazing, outdoor area is a massive space with tipis, mud kitchen, climbing things and swings, sandpits. An amazing outdoor space to grow and learn and play! The staff are so friendly, kind, intuitive, knowledgeable, kind and fun. Anyone who is feeling a little unsettled leaving their child, they offer the best support and really put you and ease. I would recommend to any parent!
29 April 2019
My youngest daughter started last August near her first birthday and she is really happy at Loretto. She has thrived there. We had a lot of settle sessions before she started which surprised me but it was absolutely worth it as she settled very quickly. I feel very involved with what she does while at nursery. The thing I value the most is that the staff (who are great) obviously all know her really well and like her too. My eldest daughter has now started one morning a week and I have really appreciated how much effort they make with her even though she’s there for just a short time.
10 April 2019
My son has been attending Loretto since he was 7 months old. He is 26 months now and every day he looks happier when I drop him at nursery. He feels secure with the staff, loves the food and the facilities and we, as parents, feel very lucky to have a place there for him.
10 April 2019
I have been very happy with how my two children have developed since they attended Loretto Nursery. They have both formed good relationships with other children and staff who they are both clearly comfortable with. Over the last 12 months, I have had some mild concerns with the trend in turnover of staff and lack of updates due to iPads not being available to staff members for photos and development updates. Fees have increased for the second year running and I feel little choice in managing this without additional further flexibility in start and finish times. Both my children love the food and the menu seems healthy and varied. The nursery photo shoots appear to have not taken place for 6 months or more. I would like to see more parent to staff introductions, particularly through transition stages for children between the different age groups and room changes.
10 April 2019
My daughter is very happy when she goes to nursery. I would like to have a greater variety in the food, as my daughter does not love pasta so much. Staff are very friendly, I am very pleased with this.
07 March 2018
Our daughter attends Loretto nursery primarily due to the link with the school. However, she is really enjoying her time in the 3-5s room. The buildings and garden are lovely, and the nursery has access to the large playing fields behind. The nursery staff are friendly, and the nursery has been investing in new staff to increase teaching experience. Our daughter enjoys the nursery food, which has recently been improved.
07 March 2018
My son and daughter have been at the nursery for a year now and we have had an excellent experience of all three rooms. Both my children settled into the nursery almost immediately and this was thanks to the expertise and dedication of all of the staff members. They both continue to flourish there and I find the staff and facilities are excellent. The staff are approachable, caring and make it very easy for me to leave my children there for a significant period of time knowing they are in very good hands.
27 February 2018
My daughter is very settled here, she loves all the staff in the Bunnies and Submarines. We love the additional classes ie music, p.e. and the large outdoor spaces.
27 February 2018
My daughter started at nursery about a month ago. I wouldn't send her anywhere else. The staff are all so friendly, kind and professional and really care about the children. She has only been there a short time but already we see a difference in her eating and communicating. Couldn't recommend Loretto highly enough!!
21 February 2018
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great menu! My little one can’t stop talking about going back to nursery.
20 February 2018
This is my daughter's second nursery and we changed for logistic purposes, however, we are very happy with how she is progressing. My daughter settled in with no tears and has enjoyed every minute of it. I get to hear from the ladies when I collect her, as well as from my daughter herself how much she is doing during the day and it is all good learning fun! The ladies who work there are friendly and it is always clean and as tidy as can be with lots of children! It is clear to see how she is developing and both myself and my husband are very happy to see how well she is doing.