2022 Annual Nursery Guide

THE 2022 ANNUAL Nursery Guide has just been published. This will be the first edition to include a pull-out ‘New Parent Guide’ which will provide editorially independent recommendations by and for local parents who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The recommendations were researched and compiled by the editor together with Laura Vida, a local freelance writer and former primary teacher, who is herself a new mum.

The 2020 edition’s new parent recommendations will include: non commercial/affordable parent & toddler groups (based mainly in local churches in the region), child-friendly eateries by area, interactive children’s book recommendations and recommended family memberships. These will sit alongside promotion for local childorientated businesses including valuable new start-ups such as Worn in Wardrobe and Future Bilingual.

The Nursery Guide was initially conceived to be a useful resource for new parents. The main magazine lists nurseries by area and allows parents to compare Care Inspectorate ratings and other relevant information for individual nurseries.

The ‘Nursery Checklist’ — another annual feature of the magazine — is also designed to support parents who are going through the process of selecting a nursery for their child.

The Nursery Guide is free and can either be picked up at locations in and around Edinburgh (libraries, supermarkets etc.) or ordered thrpugh the Nursery & School Guide website nurseryandschoolguide. co.uk. (The £2.99 fee covers postage and packaging).