There is direct access to a marvellous outdoor play area which is equipped with a variety of bespoke play equipment allowing outdoor learning to take place across all areas of the curriculum. The nursery also has it’s very own woodland explorers area with a specially designed hill slide, secret dens, log piles and leafy play areas.

Excellent use is made of local amenities including parks, gardens, galleries and the library and children are regularly to be seen out walking with their Walkodile or enjoying the fresh air in the nursery prams and buggies.

Children attending the nursery are cared for by a skilled and experienced staff team many of whom have been with Holyrood Nurseries for a number of years.

The ethos of the nursery reflects that of the MediaCityUK environment with all stakeholders showing a passion for delivering exceptional service standards at all times. There is fun loving buzz in the air and an atmosphere of care, trust and respect with the emphasis on a quality early years experience for all.

Nursery Education Grant funding is available at Holyrood MediaCityUK Nursery.

The opening hours are 7a.m. to 7p.m. Monday to Saturday

The nursery is open all year round with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day when the service will close.

The group have taken a 15 year, 12,424 sq ft letting on a Peel Group property located in the heart of MediaCityUK enabling them to create a bright and spacious custom designed learning environment perfect for young children.

The nursery will care for children from local families, businesses, BBC and other media and production companies located in and around MediaCityUK and Salford Quays.

Susan McGhee, Commercial Director, said “Holyrood Nurseries have a commitment to delivering excellence in everything we do and we are thrilled to be opening our newest setting in such a premier location. We have worked hard to create a bespoke facility that will not only meet but exceed the needs of children and families living and working in and around The Quays and MediaCityUK.”

MediaCityUK – delivered by The Peel Group – is the new home for the BBC, ITV, Coronation Street and the University of Salford. Located at Salford Quays on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, MediaCityUK is a bespoke community designed around the specific needs of the media and creative industries.

Tel: 0131 668 3300

Strawberry Hill Nursery is located in Edinburgh, midway between Prestonfield and The Grange, on the corner of Minto Street and Blacket Avenue within a stunning, traditional Victorian villa which has been refurbished to the highest standards. The nursery is served by excellent public transport links and is just a short drive from the city bypass and the wider motorway network.

The nursery interior is carefully designed and has a number of rooms offering dedicated play areas for each age group. Rooms are well laid out and offer an excellent range of resources to support early learning.

There is a splendid all year round outdoor area where children enjoy regular fresh air, exercise and learning across all areas of the curriculum. Staff and children make fantastic use of the many surrounding facilities afforded by their proximity to the city including parks, gardens, theatres, the library and much more.

There is a vibrant and exciting atmosphere throughout the nursery with staff placing great importance on the quality of the early year’s experience. The staff team hold a variety of skills and qualifications all of which are valued in the rich tapestry of experiences the nursery has to offer.

The nursery is a recognised Investor in People and an ECO schools centre.

Strawberry Hill operates in partnership with Edinburgh City Council to offer funded pre-school education sessions.

The nursery is open all year round for the following sessions:
Full Day Session: 7:45am to 6 pm
Morning Session: 7.45am to 12.45am
Afternoon Session: 1.15pm to 6pm

Strawberry Hill Nursery is situated in a bright, light and spacious, facility housed within the Sutton Hill Children’s Centre. The nursery has dedicated departments for individual age groups and also provides out of school care and holiday club services for local schools. Each department is beautifully designed and generously resourced with quality toys and furnishings.

There is direct access to the outdoor play area which is equipped with a variety of apparatus allowing outdoor learning to take place across all areas of the curriculum.

Excellent use is made of local amenities including parks, gardens and the library and children are regularly to be seen out walking with their Walkodile or enjoying the fresh air in the nursery prams and buggies.

Children are cared for by a team of dedicated childcare professionals who plan and deliver learning to meet the needs of each individual.

There is a warm and caring atmosphere throughout the nursery with staff placing great emphasis on providing quality of care and ensuring children grow and flourish whilst developing lifelong learning skills.

Nursery Education Grant funding is available at Strawberry Hill Nursery.

The opening hours are 7.30a.m. to 6p.m. Monday to Friday

The nursery is open all year round with the exception of bank holidays when the service will close.

The nursery is housed in a former retail unit with large front windows providing excellent light, the rooms are bright, spacious and well planned offering clearly defined learning areas for each age group. There are fabulous garden areas offering safe yet stimulating learning opportunities in the great outdoors. Staff and children also make excellent use of local facilities including the park and library.

Children are cared for by a team of dedicated childcare professionals who plan and deliver learning to meet the needs of each individual.

There is a warm and caring atmosphere throughout the nursery with staff placing great emphasis on providing quality of care and ensuring children grow and flourish whilst developing lifelong learning skills.

The nursery is a recognised Investor in People and an ECO schools centre.

Butterflies operates in partnership with East Lothian Council to offer funded pre-school education sessions.

The nursery is open all year round for the following sessions:

Full Day Session: 8am to 6pm
Morning Session: 8am to 1pm
Afternoon Session: 11:30am to 4:30pm

Standing in its own secluded and serene gardens the nursery is housed in a unique, homely property that is full of character and provides individual rooms for each age group. Each playroom is carefully planned and resourced to create attractive and appealing learning environments where children can grow and flourish.

Excellent use is made of the many fabulous local facilities including parks, gardens and the library and children are regularly to be seen out walking with their Walkodile or enjoying the fresh air in the nursery prams and buggies.

Children are cared for by an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced team of childcare practitioners who plan learning experiences to meet the needs of each individual child.

There is a lively and energetic buzz to the playrooms where children enjoy an extensive range of learning opportunities with staff supporting them in developing a passion for learning that will remain with them throughout their lives.

Kelvinside Kindergarten operates in partnership with Glasgow City Council to offer funded pre-school education sessions.

The nursery is a recognised Investor in People and an ECO schools centre.

The nursery is open all year round for the following sessions:

Full Day Session: 8am to 6pm

Morning Session: 8am to 1pm

Afternoon Session: 1pm to 6pm

Children are cared for by an enthusiastic staff team with a range of qualifications and experience.

Kidsplay has been a trusted centre for early years care in the Kirkintilloch area since ***** and has a proven dependable reputation for its quality standards. Many families return to the nursery with siblings and also trust their after school care needs for older children to the Kidsplay team. The nursery and its out of school care services share a common trait of reliability and respect where each child is valued as a unique individual.

The nursery is a recognised Investor in People and an ECO schools centre.

Kidsplay is in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council to provide funded pre-school education sessions.

Open Monday to Friday all year round the nursery offers the following sessions:
Full Day Session: 7:30am to 6pm
Morning Session: 7.30am to 12.30pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm to 6pm

Out of school care services provided for children aged five to twelve years.

Inside the nursery is divided into four dedicated departments for the Ducklings: 0-18 months, Robins: 18 months – 3 years, Puffins: 3-4 years and Owls: 4-5 years. Each department is carefully designed and has a varied and plentiful range of resources and equipment. There are substantial gardens offering the opportunity for outdoor learning across all areas of the curriculum.

Children attending the nursery are cared for by a team of caring and committed childcare practitioners with a range of skills, qualifications and experience. Staff value each child as an individual and plan learning opportunities to enable them to grow and flourish. There is a genuine sense of partnership between the staff team and the children and families using the nursery.

A strong emphasis is placed on developing lifelong learning skills and children are encouraged to be active participants in the planning process.

Celtic Cross Nursery has been highly commended for staff development at a national awards ceremony, is a recognised Investor in People and an ECO schools centre.

Celtic Cross operates in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council to offer funded pre-school education sessions.

A caring and welcoming atmosphere has been created in which the children learn through play. The setting has an under two’s department with an open plan sleep area, a two to three years room and a pre-school room. Each room is carefully designed and has a full and varied range of resources to support early learning.

There are substantial, safe and secure outdoor areas where children can enjoy fresh air and participate in many fun activities covering all areas of the curriculum.

Children are cared for by an enthusiastic and committed staff team with a selection of qualifications, skills and experience. Staff value children as individuals and plan learning opportunities to meet their specific needs.

Cove Bay Kindergarten is a recognised Investor in People and an ECO schools centre.

The nursery operates in partnership with Aberdeen City Council to offer funded pre-school education sessions.