Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare and Early Learning in Aberdeen
Broomhill Nursery has been a cornerstone of the Aberdeen community since 1989, dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and childcare. With two purpose-built nurseries in Cults and Fonthill, we combine a home-from-home environment with professional expertise to create nurturing spaces where children thrive. Our approach is rooted in the principles of Pre Birth to Three, Realising the Ambition, and Curriculum for Excellence, ensuring each child's unique needs are met through tailored care and learning plans. We prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering social and emotional development alongside academic foundations. Our outdoor learning environments and partnerships with local specialists in music and dance enrich the curriculum, while our commitment to small class sizes ensures individual attention.With over three decades of experience, we work in close partnership with families to support seamless transitions to primary school and beyond. Our staff, all PVG-registered and SSSC-registered, bring a wealth of expertise, combining first aid qualifications with a passion for early childhood development. We collaborate with Aberdeen City Council to offer funded places and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to continually enhance our services. From award-winning meals prepared by Entier Catering to our focus on community engagement through visits to local shops and care homes, every aspect of our provision is designed to maximise children's life chances in a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment.
Services
Early Years Education
Childcare Services
Outdoor Learning
Music and Dance Sessions
Catering Services
Parent Partnerships
Transition Support
Holistic Development
Community Engagement
Qualified Staff
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer government-funded childcare places for eligible children
- Our staff are fully qualified with first aid certification
- Award-winning meals tailored to dietary requirements
- Large outdoor learning spaces with natural exploration
- Small class sizes ensuring individual attention
What people say
Excellent service
Caring staff
Engaging activities
Confidence growth
Happy environment
Services
Early Years Education
Our curriculum follows national frameworks including Pre Birth to Three and Curriculum for Excellence. Qualified staff create individualised learning plans that develop social, physical, and intellectual skills through play-based activities. We focus on holistic development, preparing children for primary school with tailored support that celebrates each child's unique abilities and interests.
Outdoor Learning
Children access extensive outdoor spaces designed to inspire curiosity and environmental awareness. Our gardens provide opportunities for physical development, risk management, and sensory learning. Activities encourage confidence building and language development through natural play, with weather-appropriate clothing ensuring year-round outdoor engagement as part of daily routines.
Catering Services
Award-winning Entier Catering provides balanced meals meeting Rowett Institute nutritional standards. Menus include vegetarian options and accommodate allergies. Children enjoy breakfast brunch, lunch, and afternoon snacks featuring fresh produce. Staff sit with small groups to foster social skills during mealtimes, making dining a positive, interactive experience.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain open communication through regular updates and developmental tracking. Parents participate in nursery activities, celebrations, and transition planning. Our 'Passport' system gathers family insights to create personalised care plans, ensuring continuity between home and nursery environments for each child's emotional security.
Music and Dance Sessions
Specialist instructors deliver weekly music and dance classes. These sessions enhance motor skills, self-expression, and cultural appreciation. Children participate in themed performances and intergenerational activities like care home singalongs, building confidence through creative self-expression and collaborative performances.
People
Nicola Argo
Head of Establishment
Nicola leads Broomhill Nursery's team with over three decades of early years expertise. She champions individualised care approaches and maintains strong community partnerships. Her leadership focuses on continuous quality improvement while preserving the nurseries' nurturing ethos since taking charge in 2012.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 5:45pm, with 50 weeks annual operation including Aberdeen public holidays.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide government-funded places for eligible 2-year-olds and universal funding for 3-5 year-olds through our Aberdeen City Council partnership.
How do you support dietary requirements?
Entier Catering provides tailored meals for allergies and dietary needs, with vegetarian options available across all three daily meals.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff are PVG-registered, SSSC-registered, and hold first aid certifications, with many team members having worked together for over a decade.
How do you help children settle in?
We complete a 'Passport' information form with families, then gradually introduce children through flexible settling-in visits tailored to individual needs and parental preferences.
What outdoor facilities do you provide?
Both nurseries feature extensive outdoor spaces with natural elements, gardening areas, and structured play equipment supporting year-round learning activities.
