We would like to extend to you a warm welcome to East Craigs nursery and look forward to working alongside you and your child.
Starting nursery is a big step and we aim to make this transition as smooth as possible, offering individualised settling in procedures where required.
There is a lot of information in our attached handbook but please contact us if you have any other questions.
For more information on applying for a place please visit: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/nurseries-childcare/find-early-learning-childcare
Kindest Regards,
Lisa Bradley – Depute Head Teacher
Nursery admission step-by-step guide
Our vision, value and aims
Our vision: To provide an inclusive, happy and nurturing learning environment where each child is valued and respected.
Values: Caring, Curious, Creative and Courageous
Aims:
- To provide quality learning experiences for all that encourage curiosity, creativity and thinking skills.
- To enable our children to reach their maximum potential educationally, emotionally and socially.
- To promote effective communication and partnership between home and nursery.
- To develop and support children’s wellbeing.
Our staff
Our Nursery is staffed by a team of qualified Early Years Officer, Practitioners and support staff to achieve a ratio of 1:8.
In addition to this staffing, we have an Early Years Assistant who works with the children and throughout the year, we welcome students from Edinburgh University, Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh College and Craigmount High School.
Early Years Officer (EYO)
- Mrs Rhona McLeod (Mon- Fri)
Early Years Practitioners (EYP)
- Mrs Judith McDermott (Mon – Fri)
- Mrs Laura Elvin (Mon- Wed)
- Miss Gemma Yoxall (Wed – Fri)
- Mrs Tanya Clouston (Mon-Fri)
- Miss Corrie Murray (Mon-Fri)
- Mrs Lauren Dowling (Tues, Thur, Fri)
- Miss Carla Amery (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Early Years Assistant (EYA)
- Mrs Ailsa Shaw (Mon-Thurs)
East Craigs Nursery Improvement plan 2025/26
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