ABOUT US
About Appin Nursery
A welcoming nursery in the heart of Dunfermline, with a warm, homely environment where children aged 6 weeks to 5 years are embraced as individuals and encouraged to grow, explore and shine.
6 weeks to 5 years
6 weeks to 5 years
Open 51 weeks a year
Open 51 weeks a year
Dunfermline, Fife
Dunfermline, Fife
Care Inspectorate registered
Care Inspectorate registered
Partnership with Fife Council
Partnership with Fife Council
Purpose built nursery
Purpose built nursery
ABOUT APPIN
ABOUT APPIN
Welcome to Appin Nursery
Welcome to Appin Nursery
At Appin Nursery we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn. Our dedicated team encourages exploration, creativity and confidence through play, structured activities and outdoor adventures, with plenty of outings linked to the topics covered in nursery.
At Appin Nursery we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn. Our dedicated team encourages exploration, creativity and confidence through play, structured activities and outdoor adventures, with plenty of outings linked to the topics covered in nursery.
Conveniently located near Dunfermline town centre and close to the M90, we offer high quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, open 51 weeks a year, with daily feedback for every family.
Conveniently located near Dunfermline town centre and close to the M90, we offer high quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, open 51 weeks a year, with daily feedback for every family.
Daily Famly updates
Daily Famly updates
Purpose-built rooms
Purpose-built rooms
Close to the M90
Close to the M90
OUR MISSION
A safe and nurturing environment
Our aim is to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure and eager to learn.
Our aim is to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure and eager to learn.
We focus on nurturing independence, curiosity and social skills while embracing each child’s unique background. By working closely with parents and carers, we create positive experiences that support every stage of development.
We focus on nurturing independence, curiosity and social skills while embracing each child’s unique background. By working closely with parents and carers, we create positive experiences that support every stage of development.
WHY APPIN
Built on care, guided by curiosity
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Partners with parents
Partners with parents
Daily photos and feedback through the Famly app, regular newsletters and parents’ evenings, so you never miss a moment.
Daily photos and feedback through the Famly app, regular newsletters and parents’ evenings, so you never miss a moment.
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Learning beyond our walls
Learning beyond our walls
Regular outings in the local community, festival celebrations, family days and a graduation to end the final year in style.
Regular outings in the local community, festival celebrations, family days and a graduation to end the final year in style.
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Rooted in Dunfermline
Rooted in Dunfermline
A converted home near the town centre and the M90, easy for commuting families and proud to be part of the community.
A converted home near the town centre and the M90, easy for commuting families and proud to be part of the community.
LIFE HERE
What every day looks like
OUTDOOR PLAY
OUTDOOR PLAY
Adventures in all weathers
Adventures in all weathers
Outdoor learning is part of every day, with a multi-sensory garden offering children an engaging environment to explore, play and connect with the world around them.
Outdoor learning is part of every day, with a multi-sensory garden offering children an engaging environment to explore, play and connect with the world around them.
ACTIVITIES & OUTINGS
ACTIVITIES & OUTINGS
Sparking curiosity and imagination
Sparking curiosity and imagination
Alongside daily activities in the nursery, children enjoy regular outings in the local community, celebrations of festivals and family days. In their final year, we mark their journey with a special graduation ceremony.
Alongside daily activities in the nursery, children enjoy regular outings in the local community, celebrations of festivals and family days. In their final year, we mark their journey with a special graduation ceremony.
NUTRITION
NUTRITION
Fresh meals from our own chef
Fresh meals from our own chef
Freshly prepared, balanced meals are cooked in-house every day, following Setting the Table nutritional guidance. Menus are tailored around child and parent feedback, allergies and dietary requirements.
Freshly prepared, balanced meals are cooked in-house every day, following Setting the Table nutritional guidance. Menus are tailored around child and parent feedback, allergies and dietary requirements.
JOINING US
Settling in, gently
Free settling in sessions over two weeks, so every child starts feeling safe, comfortable and confident.
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We get to know you
We get to know you
Before starting, we spend time with you and your child, sharing routines, completing their personal plan and answering every question.
Before starting, we spend time with you and your child, sharing routines, completing their personal plan and answering every question.
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Short, happy visits
Short, happy visits
Your child joins their playroom for gentle sessions with their dedicated key worker, while you stay nearby or pop out for a little while.
Your child joins their playroom for gentle sessions with their dedicated key worker, while you stay nearby or pop out for a little while.
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A confident first day
A confident first day
Over two weeks the visits build until your child walks in smiling, secure in their new friendships and routines.
Over two weeks the visits build until your child walks in smiling, secure in their new friendships and routines.
OUR HOME
Take a little look around
Come and feel it for yourself
Come and feel it for yourself
The warmth of Appin is best experienced in person. Book a tour and meet the team.
Care Inspectorate registered
Care Inspectorate registered
Fife Council funding partner
Fife Council funding partner
Setting the Table nutrition
Setting the Table nutrition
PVG checked team
PVG checked team
Paediatric first aid trained
Paediatric first aid trained
Senior lead in every room
Senior lead in every room
Start your enquiry
Start your enquiry