Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare

"My son moved to this nursery earlier in the year. He settled in amazingly and always comes home talking about his day and all his friends. Staff are all lovely and welcoming. Outdoor space is huge which is one of the main reasons for choosing this nursery."
(NA, Parent - daynurseries.co.uk)
Morton Mains Early Learning and ChildcareMorton Mains House, 37 Winton Loan, Edinburgh, EH10 7AW

A Beautiful and Welcoming Nursery in Edinburgh

At our bright and spacious nursery in Edinburgh, little ones aged 3 months to 5 years are provided with the best early years education and care to help them reach their developmental milestones in a caring and inspiring environment.

Rooms to Encourage Active Learning Through Play

Our enriching nursery in Edinburgh is set in a charming old stone-built farmhouse on the outskirts of the city, with beautiful rural surroundings. We make the most of our location by taking the children out on nature walks to explore the local wildlife.

Each of our fun and colourful rooms has been carefully designed to stimulate and expand little minds, with resources and toys to support development and encourage individual interests.

Enriching Learning Programmes

At our nursery in Edinburgh, your little one will get the best start to their schooling life through enriching learning experiences thanks to our Growing Enhancement programmes. These unique programmes introduce your child to essential key skills in subjects including maths, reading, writing, science, art, IT, sports, and more.

Children also enjoy Boogie Mites music sessions where they can learn about the world through music and song.

You can stay updated with your child's day through our Bright Horizons Family app.

Getting Ready for Their Next Steps

To ensure your little learner is confident to start school, preschoolers participate in our Ready for School programme, which structures and brings into focus maths, reading, writing and other essential skills they need to get ready for school.

Additional Lessons and Specialist Rooms

To further enrich your child's nursery experience, they take part in a variety of language classes. We also have a dining room where the children eat together and learn about the importance of mealtimes, as well as a cosy and quiet sleeping room for peaceful naps.

Learning and Having Fun Outdoors

Our garden provides hours of endless fun and exploration for all the children, with age-specific areas providing the best resources and activities for each age group. We also have a gardening area where your child can plant their own vegetables, and lots of natural woodlands to explore.

The garden can be enjoyed in all weathers, so your child can make new discoveries come rain or shine.

All-Inclusive Care and Convenience

  • Nutritionally balanced meals are prepared by our onsite chef. Our all-inclusive care extends to snacks, nappies, wipes, and sun cream.
  • Rated 'Very Good' by the Care Inspectorate.
  • Onsite car park.
  • Our nursery in Edinburgh is conveniently located for commuting parents, being close to Waverley Edinburgh and Haymarket Edinburgh train stations.

Your Personal Tour

Our team can't wait to welcome you and your little one to our Edinburgh nursery. Book a personal tour today and come and see everything we have to offer.

Karin Duguid - Nursery Manager
Karin
Nursery Manager
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Morton Mains House, 37 Winton Loan, Edinburgh, EH10 7AW
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:00PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Morton Mains has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
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Character Building 

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Building

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
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Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

On-site Parking 

Onsite
Parking

Water Play 

Water
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Vegetable Garden 

Vegetable
Garden

Forest Area 

Forest
School

Green Flag Award 

Eco
School

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 01316038407, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "Can’t recommend this nursery enough. Rooms are spacious, great variety of toys etc and a superb outdoor space which is secure and not right next to the main road. The staff are all knowledgeable and helpful."

    H M, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "Couldn’t be happier with Morton Mains. The fact my kids run in the nursery door every morning and refuse the leave at 5 pm is the best endorsement of the nursery."

    Louise, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "We have no doubt that our children are well looked after, cared for, encouraged and educated. The managers are approachable and regularly in contact with us."

    Mandy M, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Karin Duguid - Nursery Manager
    KarinNursery Manager
  • Shirley McCormack – Lead Practitioner
    ShirleyLead Practitioner
  • Laura Prentice Third in charge Morton Mains
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