WELCOME TO APPIN NURSERY

Where little ones grow.

A warm, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, where every child is given the space and support to explore, learn and flourish.

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★★★★★

Rated 5 stars by parents on Google

Open Monday to Friday

7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year

weeks open a year

dedicated playrooms

funded hours available

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A HOME FROM HOME

A warm welcome to Appin Nursery

Close to Dunfermline town centre and open 51 weeks a year, we provide a warm, welcoming environment where children aged 6 weeks to 5 years can feel at home, build confidence and thrive as individuals, with daily updates for every family through the Famly app.

Purpose-built rooms

Outdoor learning daily

Famly app updates

WHY APPIN

The best start for your little one

Curiosity-led curriculum

Play-based learning shaped around every child's interests, guided by Scotland's early years framework.

A team that truly cares

Qualified, PVG-checked practitioners with a senior lead in every room and ongoing training.

Care in every detail

Home-cooked meals, daily outdoor play and a key worker keeping you close to every moment.

OUR PLAYROOMS

Step inside our rooms

6 weeks to 18 months

Dazzlers Room 1

A nurturing environment where our youngest children feel safe and secure as they begin to explore through sensory play and meaningful experiences.

18 months to 2 years

Dazzlers Room 2

A supportive space where toddlers grow in confidence, communication and independence through everyday play, exploration and new discoveries.

2 to 3 years

Explorers Room

An engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore, express themselves and develop their curiosity through play and discovery.

3 to 5 years

Little Learners

A stimulating space where children build the confidence, independence and key skills they need for their transition to school and beyond.

LIFE AT APPIN

More than just a nursery

A place where your child is embraced as an individual, every single day.

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor learning is part of every day, with a multi-sensory garden to explore in all weathers.

Freshly Cooked Meals

Balanced meals prepared in-house by our chef, following Setting the Table nutritional guidance.

Gentle Settling In

Free settling in sessions and a dedicated keyworker help every child start their journey gently.

Famly App Updates

Daily photos, updates and feedback straight to your phone from the staff caring for your child.

Trips & Celebrations

Regular outings, festival celebrations and family days connect children with their community.

Graduation Ceremony

We celebrate every child’s final year with a special graduation, marking their big step to school.

KIND WORDS

What our families say

4.9★★★★★13 Google reviews

Marcus K

★★★★★a year ago

Definitely recommend this nursery! The staff are so friendly and genuinely care about the children. I love how they keep me updated through the app with what my daughter has eaten and what she's been doing.

Julie D

★★★★★a year ago

Highly recommend this nursery! Very safe environment, and I can see my child progressing very fast in many aspects such as their speaking and manners. The staff always go the extra mile. My child absolutely loves it here!

Dan

★★★★★a year ago

Couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are friendly and professional, and my son always comes home with lots of stories to tell. It's a safe, well-organised space. A great choice for childcare.

Gayle M

★★★★★a year ago

My son started at Appin this year and at only 8 months old I was worried he was too young. The team have been brilliant with him and he now loves it! The communication is brilliant.

Ray

★★★★★a year ago

From day one this has been a fantastic experience. The activities vary each day and have really helped my son develop his speaking skills, as well as his confidence.

Marcus K

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Julie D

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Dan

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Gayle M

★★★★★a year ago

My son started at Appin this year and at only 8 months old I was worried he was too young. The team have been brilliant with him and he now loves it! The communication is brilliant.

Ray

★★★★★a year ago

From day one this has been a fantastic experience. The activities vary each day and have really helped my son develop his speaking skills, as well as his confidence.

OUR BROCHURE

Everything you need to know

NURSERY BROCHURE

The 2026 Prospectus

Our story, our rooms, mealtimes, settling in, fees and funding, all in one beautiful guide.

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Up to 1140 funded hours a year

In partnership with Fife Council, funding is available for all children over 3, that’s 22.5 funded hours per week, stretched across all 51 weeks we’re open.

Fees & Funding

FIND US

Right in the heart of Dunfermline

Close to the town centre and the M90, with easy reach of the train station and regular bus routes, perfect for commuting families.

6-8 Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY12 7QX

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm

01383 249053

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