Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Childcare & Early Education in Musselburgh
Oranges & Lemons is a trusted provider of high-quality childcare and early education services for children aged 0-5 years. We operate in partnership with Dundee Council to offer funded places, ensuring accessibility for families across the region. Our nurseries have consistently received local and national awards, reflecting our commitment to excellence in early years education. With locations in Dundee Technology Park, Musselburgh, and Perth, we provide year-round care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Our team prioritises a nurturing environment that supports children's developmental needs while offering peace of mind to parents.As part of the Oranges & Lemons and Education Group, we maintain rigorous standards across all our facilities. We specialise in creating structured yet flexible programmes tailored to each child's unique learning journey. Safety, inclusivity, and educational enrichment form the core of our approach. Prospective families can contact us directly for detailed information about our services or to arrange visits to our sister nurseries.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Education
Funded Places
Nursery Programs
Holiday Childcare
Highlights and features
- We offer funded childcare places in partnership with Dundee Council
- Our nurseries have won local and national awards for excellence
- We provide year-round care with consistent operating hours
- Our services cover children from birth to school age
- We maintain strict safety and educational standards across all locations
Services
Childcare Services
Our childcare services cater to children from birth to 5 years, providing safe, stimulating environments for daily care and social development. We maintain low staff-to-child ratios to ensure individual attention. Our programmes incorporate structured learning alongside free play activities tailored to different developmental stages.
Early Education
Our early education programmes follow the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, preparing children for primary school through age-appropriate learning activities. Qualified educators deliver individualised learning plans focusing on key developmental areas. Regular progress assessments ensure children meet educational milestones before transitioning to formal schooling.
Funded Places
We offer government-funded childcare places in partnership with Dundee Council for eligible families. This includes 600 hours of annual funded entitlement for three and four-year-olds. Our team assists parents with navigating funding applications and eligibility requirements to access subsidised care options.
Nursery Programs
Our nursery programmes combine educational instruction with creative play across purpose-designed learning spaces. Each location features age-specific zones for physical development, imaginative play, and sensory exploration. Our curriculum integrates outdoor learning experiences to support holistic child development through natural environments.
Holiday Childcare
We provide continuous childcare provision throughout the year except Christmas and New Year holidays. Our holiday programmes maintain regular educational activities with additional seasonal events and themed learning experiences. Parents benefit from consistent care arrangements during school breaks and summer holidays.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide childcare and early education for children from birth up to 5 years of age across all our nursery locations.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we partner with Dundee Council to provide government-funded childcare places for eligible families with children aged 3-5 years.
What are your operating hours?
Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm throughout the year, excluding Christmas and New Year holidays.
Where are your nursery locations?
We have nurseries in Dundee Technology Park (now Dundee Nature Kindergarten), Musselburgh, and Corner House in Perth.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All our childcare professionals hold relevant qualifications and undergo regular training to maintain the highest standards of early years education.
