Situated between Musselburgh Race Course and the River Esk, Links Nursery (Est. 1995) occupies a spacious 19th-century former golf clubhouse, now converted into a welcoming nursery. There, children aged 0-5 are "happy and confident" as they enjoy "good opportunities to lead their own play and learning" using "a range of resources that support their curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills," all in a "bright, welcoming, and comfortable environment" where staff are "respectful, caring, and kind." (Care Inspectorate, 2023). The dedicated and professionally qualified staff team are all registered with SSSC and Disclosure Scotland.
Conceived to further a child's holistic development, the nursery's outdoor learning facilities are both extensive and varied. Children can grow and care for plants using a variety of tools, and physical activity equipment is available which promotes balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. What's more, the nursery's location means children regularly visit local woodland, parks, beaches, and the nearby river.
Links Nursery has three spacious, light-filled, and well-resourced playrooms, all of which ensure multiple planned opportunities for heuristic play. Each room comprises age-appropriate story, craft, role-play, and construction areas, as well as sensory stations. As children grow older, planned activities increasingly promote early math and literacy concepts in line with the Curriculum for Excellence. And all children are regularly encouraged to listen to and respond to music through song and dance.
There is also a dedicated sleep room, a parents' room, and a separate dining room where children enjoy highly nutritious, balanced meals which are freshly prepared on-site. The nursery—which is open from 7:30 am until 6 pm—offers full-time and part-time places as well as council-funded places. Prospective parents and carers are warmly invited to book a tour by contacting the nursery manager.
For more information: www.linksnursery.co.uk
Links Nursery contact details:
8 Balcarres Road,
Musselburgh, EH21 7SD
0131 665 0008
Capacity: 174
Age Range: 3mths - 5 years
Session Times: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (split into 7:30 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm sessions)
Minimum Sessions: 2 sessions
Full Day Fees: £75 to £82 (funded places for 3-5 year olds)
Included in Fees: Hot lunch & snacks
Outdoor facilities: Large garden area, outdoor Playarea
Specialists & Activities: Forest Schools, Daily Walks, Trips
Rating: Very Good 4, 4, 4, 5 = 17 (Aug 2024)
For more information: linksnursery.co.uk
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