The 30 Best Child center in Edinburgh

“We cannot thank the staff enough for making our kids’ time here very memorable and happy. They were always attentive and aware of their needs. Lots of great memories!”

“Two boys went here, Just can’t fault anyone. Fantastic staff. Would highly recommend”

“Our little one has been at Bonnington House for just under a year now and we love it. Amazing, friendly staff, lots of outdoor space and a very happy toddler!”

“Pinocchio's Nursery at Heriot-Watt is simply the most amazing nursery. The staffs is very well trained. The management is always available for your questions and your requests. My Child enjoyed all the food homemade by a cook. There are a lot of different activities. The inside and outside are clean and well laid out. They have the forest just next them. They can go for a walk around the campus as they do with the daily mile. Would recommend 200%”

“I can not recommend this practice enough! I recently joined as I required some urgent dental work but I was also interested in the teeth whitening treatments as well as getting my front crown replaced (as I always felt my last crown didn't quite match my other front tooth in colour or shape). I found the service here excellent and the staff were all so friendly. I was amazed at the results and everyone who knows me comments on how great my teeth look!!”

“My kids love it there. They go outside despite the weather, which is good since Edinburgh weather does not always cooperate. They are very good with them and it is very international environment for the kids. I really like it, though nurseries are so expensive in the uk!”

“Cannot thank the nursery enough, the staff are so supportive and friendly, my little girl started last year completely non verbal (due to a time of bad healthy and delay) along with her SLT the nursery have fully supported her and worked with her every session shes in and her speech has came on leaps and bounds. She has a great relationship with all the staff and we will actually be sad to have her leave when she goes to school nursery. The manager is very helpful and accommodating, I was very anxious about my little girl starting because of what she had been through and she was full reassuring and answered all my questions. The day trips they go on, the app updates and the genuine care the staff have for the kids is amazing to see. If you’re looking for a nursery I would highly recommend.”

“An excellent school and one of the best primary schools in Edinburgh.”

“Excellent Day Care for the Elderly. Friendly, helpful staff and lots of activities.”

“Our son has been attending Port Hamilton for almost three years and we are very glad he had an amazing and fulfilling experience. The facilities are good and staff are constantly varying the surroundings and activities so children don’t get bored, they use a lot of different resources and materials during these activities in order to stimulate the learning. Meals are healthy and varied. Happy we’ve chosen this Busy Bees. Thanks.”

“Attended several baby peep classes here, everyone was lovely. Plenty of things for kids to do and play with. Recommend.”

“UPDATED OK so we visited on the open day which was good to see if this nursery stacks up to the other premium nurseries in the area. The nursery itself  is good and seems the space was well thought out. The rooms have lots to entertain and teach. The staff on the whole were very welcoming and there seems to be a lot of staff that have worked for the school a long time. They cater for approx 30 children and they work at a ratio on 1:5. It gets 4 stars due to the final 3 minutes of my visit. During the visit I was happy we were made to feel welcome as an ethnic minority. However, whilst they were packing up for the day I witnessed a worker quite disparagingly question the placement of a black doll, at first she was quite stunned at its existence in the nursery... "but THIS doll, what is it doing here". In that one moment there was no way I would ever put my mixed race son in this nursery. I have neither the desire or inclination to pay for additional therapy or have a son emotionally embarrassed of one side of his heritage. However, if this doesn't concern you  it's still a good nursery, not great, but still good. UPDATE: I have changed this from a 4 to a 5 because a few months ago (about three months after my original post), the nursery contacted me stating that they were investigating the issue and reached out to me. I genuinely feel that they took my comments seriously so I am happy to review my initial assessment. The fact that they looked into the situation reassured me. So now I am happy to give the 5 star review. Apologies that I could not get back to you. I had some pressing matters to deal with. I hope you gave the person some inclusion training. My child is the best part of me and I have to believe that his wellbeing and education are safe in your hands. I am happier now. Still one of the best nurseries in Edinburgh.”

“Staff is amazing. The best nursery for the kids.”

“Very good school, Head teacher is very helpful and teacher are very supportive and approachable. Kids are happy and this is what matters the most”

“The place was clean. The staff were helpful and professional. We didn’t have to wait, and we got some nice pictures of the scan. Overall a very pleasant experience.”

“Go to the svhool best school ever”

“I have been visiting the Esk Centre now for well over four years on a regular basis, traveling approximately over 60 mls every month or as required, to escape from the equivalent services in the Scottish Borders.(which l understand still have not changed to meet the high standards of the Esk Centre in Musselburgh). To begin with, the client or patient or relative or carer is always treated with courtesy and respect. , The patient ( and supporters) are always treated with genuine feelings and emotions that require to be carefully considered and helped. They have considerate rules and guidelines which are in harmony with how a kind and caring medical and psychiatric practise should work. Treating people as adults, as individuals and with respect, while building trust and professional working relationships. They do this by listening intently to your individual problems, after which they begin to form an individual care plan appropriate for each individuals circumstances and needs. The nature of their work is that things often do not go according to their plans. Patients or clients, carers or relatives, all have feelings and emotions which can often affect the patients care plan. But the staff at the Esk Centre continue regardless to treat their clientele with respect, sincerely confronting all issues in a mature adult and respectful manner. Full praise should be given in particular to the office staff who are always friendly, polite and helpful. They do not look down upon the people who speak with them, but rather listen respectfully and try to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. They are also willing to listen to your views and take them on board if they help resolve the problem. I have been privileged to work with Dr Fiona Watson due to my adult son having been assigned to her as a patient for many years now. We understand Dr Watson is sadly due to retire soon, she must be retiring early, which no doubt she fully deserves. In all my years l have never met such a professional, highly qualified doctor who has such a humble approach in treating her patients. Dr Watson is curtious and kind. She listens and will adopt patients views that do not harm the care plan she has devised with her patient. Dr Watson ensures, through years of experience within her field of expertise, that by the time the patient leaves her surgery, that issues have been resolved. A plan of action has been agreed, and that mutual respect remains. That what has occured within the meeting, is a carefully controlled two way dialogue which includes mutual respect and trust. That both parties continue to do their very best to accomplish the individual care plan to meet the patients needs. This can ofcourse include carers, family and friends as supporting the process. The care plan has realistic aims and objectives.lt is adhered to because it respects the patient and the patients support network, treating the patient as an individual that takes into account their complex issues and needs. The care plan is also flexible if required, due to changes in circumstances that arise fro time to time. Previously l mentioned that we travelled over 60mls every month, or as required to escape The Scottish Borders equivellent service.This measure was not taken until my son and his support had suffered the opposite to what the Esk Centre continues to provide. It was a very dark, painful day when we were forced to seak a good mutually respectful caring practise but it became like the Sun in Full Glory when we began using the Esk Centre practise. Thank God for good, kind, thoughtful professional people. Yours sincerely.”

“Excellent nursery. Staff are kind, building is perfect.”

“Stephan Thomas is here do its ok i guess”

“Absolutely perfect! We had lovely salads and kids played and have a very tasty brownies, but i would like to highlight the service! There was a young boy serving us. We believe he was new worker there and he done his job very good! always with a smile and super kind, making sure all was perfect for us. Well done on him and the rest of workers. We where in table 46 and it was FANTASTIC.”