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Links Nursery Musselburgh

8 Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SD

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Daily rate£43.50 - £86.10 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:00
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity97 places
674m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2023-08-24

Last updated

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4.9

16 reviews

About this Musselburgh Nursery

Description

Links Nursery is an independent nursery which has been operating in East Lothian since 1995. We provide quality childcare, and a safe, nurturing learning environment for children aged 0 to 5, in a spacious traditional stone building with three large garden areas in a lovely setting beside Musselburgh racecourse. Our friendly and caring staff team will ensure a warm personal welcome for your child and an individualized nurturing approach tailored to your child's needs. Our aim is to ensure all our children feel valued, safe and cared for to the highest standards.

We serve all of Musselburgh, Wallyford, Longniddry, the wider Edinburgh area and the Lothians, and we work in partnership with East Lothian council to provide council funded places for preschool children. We offer full time and part time contracts, with our opening hours being 7.30am until 6pm.

We are part of Links Nurseries Ltd, a company which runs a respected and well established group of three nurseries in Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Aberdeenshire. All of our nurseries are graded 4 (Good) or above by the our regulatory body the Care Inspectorate. Our inspection report is available using the below "View Report" button.

Location

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Last inspected 24 August 2023

Inspection ID CS2009229781

Leadership

Care, play and learning

Staff team

Setting

Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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Categories are graded from one to six. No separate overall score is given.

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Links Nursery Musselburgh.

Links Nursery Musselburgh costs from £44 per half day session, and from £86 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,627 per month or £19,525 per year. This is higher than the East Lothian average of £80 per day. Note, Links Nursery Musselburgh may charge for additional top ups such as meals, activities. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Links Nursery Musselburgh.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £1,089 per month or £13,067 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Links Nursery Musselburgh in Musselburgh. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£574 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,888.£730 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,763.£910 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,915.£1,089 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,067.£1,268 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,220.£1,448 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,373.£1,627 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,525.
9-11m£574 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,888.£730 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,763.£910 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,915.£1,089 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,067.£1,268 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,220.£1,448 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,373.£1,627 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,525.
1y£574 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,888.£730 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,763.£910 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,915.£1,089 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,067.£1,268 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,220.£1,448 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,373.£1,627 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,525.
2y£574 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,888.£730 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,763.£910 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,915.£1,089 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,067.£1,268 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,220.£1,448 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,373.£1,627 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,525.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£63 / monthIndicative yearly: £758.£207 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,480.£350 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,202.£494 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,924.£637 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,646.£809 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,710.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£63 / monthIndicative yearly: £758.£207 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,480.£350 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,202.£494 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,924.£637 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,646.£809 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,710.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Links Nursery Musselburgh was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 24 August 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Links Nursery Musselburgh is registered for up to 97 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Links Nursery Musselburgh accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Hedgehogs: from 1 months to 24 months. Squirrels: from 24 months to 36 months. Foxes: from 36 months to 60 months.
Links Nursery Musselburgh is open 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Links Nursery Musselburgh accepts government funded hours, and you can use the 1,140 hours entitlement at this nursery. Eligible families can access the 1,140 hours entitlement, which applies to all 3 to 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds. At Links Nursery Musselburgh, these hours can be used as 30 hours per week during term-time or stretched across the full year. To see how this impacts your monthly fees, use Nuuri's Links Nursery Musselburgh child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Links Nursery Musselburgh is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Links Nursery Musselburgh adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.
Book a visit by contacting Links Nursery Musselburgh directly or using the enquiry form.
One of the closest alternatives to Links Nursery Musselburgh in Edinburgh is Red Fox Nursery (£72 per day, 1.6 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Edinburgh page.
On average, nursery costs £80 per day in East Lothian, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Links Nursery Musselburgh follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Links Nursery Musselburgh records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.

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