The Montessori Nursery is a warm, welcoming learning environment for children aged from 2.5 to 6 years old. Located close to the city centre, in beautiful, leafy Murrayfield, this hidden gem has been providing outstanding Montessori education for over 30 years. Opportunities now also available for ages 6 to 10 years.
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All our staff are mature, well-travelled, degree-educated professionals with a passion for Montessori education, a love of children and a wealth of life experiences to share with them. They are Montessori trained and continue to develop their early years expertise through regular CPD training opportunities.
You can be sure of the best possible start for your child right here at The Montessori Nursery School. We are Edinburgh's longest-established Montessori childcare provider for children ages 2.5 - 6. With 29 years of specialist education under our belt, you can be confident that your child's outlook will be shining bright after a warm, happy and nurturing early years experience here.
I am so proud to find myself as the owner, manager and teacher of The Montessori Nursery School. Integrity is at the centre of all we do here and that is why the nursery continues to flourish and grow ever since opening our doors 30 years ago. Montessori is a truly amazing method and approach and our small size and family- friendly reputation offers our children an outstanding start.
Staff knew children in their care very well. They had positive relationships with families which enabled them to support them and their child. Children were nurtured by staff in a calm and respectful manner. Staff were constantly observing children and were ready to offer appropriate support when needed.
The Montessori Nursery is a wonderful learning environment in a fantastic light open space with incredibly dedicated, supportive and responsive teachers. Both our sons are flourishing at the Montessori Nursery and we love the use of nature and outdoors as a part of their daily lives. We feel part of a special community of Montessori families in Edinburgh and feel very lucky to have found such a great nursery for our boys.
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Maria Paddock
Jan 24, 2021
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A fantastic nursery, where everything is set up with the children's welfare in mind. My son had a very easy and tear free settling period which we put down to the respect the staff showed to him. He was allowed to make decisions and was not forced to stay away from us under specific timescales. Instead we followed his lead and all went fantastically well. He is so happy to go to nursery every day and meet with his friends and teachers. He has access to very good quality Montessori material and so much time is spent outdoors which is excellent. Also, all the specialist activities provided in the
Craige Bevil
Dec 25, 2020
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A marvellous nursery and we consider ourselves so lucky to have found it, it was the best place we could have ever sent our little boy. The staff are warm, caring and extremely competent in their roles. Their commitment to the children is unparalleled and this showed itself in our child's progress. As parents, we felt we were integral to the whole educational process and were kept fully abreast of developments. I cannot recommend the Montessori Nursery School enough!
Alfonso Fernandez Bethencourt
Nov 29, 2020
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We joined this fabulous team two years ago, and we have been through hard times the current one, but Trish and her amazing crew have done an amazing job. I would never found a better place to have my little one in. Aside the excellent method and installations they provide, they are all just spectacular human beings. Aday (my son) is always happy to go and he has met very good friends from Scotland and another countries, due the environment is international. The Montessori Nursery at Murrafield is best option for any child.
Frantisek Ruzicka
Nov 17, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
A truly exceptional little nursery, I couldn't really praise it enough! It's more than clear the nursery staff enjoy their job. Our daughter was not a native English speaker when entering the nursery, but the staff did a wonderful job to make her feel welcome and comfortable.
A truly exceptional little nursery, I couldn't really praise it enough! It's more than clear the nursery staff enjoy their job. Our daughter was not a native English speaker when entering the nursery, but the staff did a wonderful job to make her feel welcome and comfortable.
Jennifer Aird
Oct 22, 2020
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This is a hidden gem and was perfect for our son. It's like a second family, the staff are very well trained and have a very caring nurturing attitude. They are totally committed to the children and implement the Montessori approach in a very sensitive and aware way, bringing the parents along with them at the same time. It's also more affordable than other Montessori nurseries in the city. Would highly recommend.
Navraj Ghaleigh
Oct 21, 2020
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Tim Beecher
Sep 10, 2020
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We will always feel extremely grateful that our children had the opportunity to attend The Montessori Nursery School in Edinburgh. Trish and her wonderful team have created a very special space in which the children thrive, learn and grow in every way. Our children both absolutely loved their time there and we all felt bereft when it was time to move on to Primary School.
S. M.
Jun 24, 2020
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I only hold happy memories of my time with Murrayfield Montessori nursery. The intelligent and insightful mature and well rounded staff (Trish, Camille, Lisa and Julie) who were all good at what they did and did what they did with mind, heart and an excellent attitude. Prior to joining the nursery, I visited and observed a number of Edinburgh Montessori schools but never felt at home like I did with this nursery. The Montessori approach on its own is great, however, I discovered that it is only as good as the people behind it and Trish has a great team. My daughter enjoyed her time there and made
Jennifer MacGillivray
Feb 19, 2020
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Danielle Rose
Sep 10, 2019
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We found this to be a wonderful nursery, with a small comfortable feel and very kind and caring staff. Our 2.5 year old truly blossomed here and loved going. She received amazing individual attention that I doubt could be found at most other nurseries. There's a lovely parent community and it's a very welcoming environment. The nursery is well run and has fantastic communication.
Kate Buchanan-Jack
May 21, 2019
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The Montessori Nursery is a wonderful learning environment in a fantastic light open space with incredibly dedicated, supportive and responsive teachers. Both our sons are flourishing at the Montessori Nursery and we love the use of the nature and outdoors as a part of their daily lives. We feel part of a special community of Montessori families in Edinburgh and feel very lucky to have found such a great nursery for our boys.