First Step Nursery have term time places starting immediately for 2 – 3-year-old children including funded places for eligible 2's

Nursery Sessions

Nursery Times

Wee Bears

From August 2025, children attending Wee Bears can attend up to a maximum of 8 sessions* which is the equivalent of 4 days and must attend a minimum of 4 sessions which is the equivalent of 2 full days or 4 half days. The nursery is open Monday - Thursday.

Morning sessions 8.30am - 12.15pm including snack and lunch

Afternoon sessions 12.15 - 4.00pm including snack

Full days 8.30am - 4.00pm including morning / afternoon snack and lunch

* dependent on session availability

Big Bears

Children attending Big Bears will attend 8 sessions which is the equivalent of 4 days.
The nursery is open Monday - Thursday.

Morning sessions 8.30am - 12.15pm including snack and lunch

Afternoon sessions 12.15 - 4.00pm including snack

Full days 8.30am - 4.00pm including morning/afternoon snack and lunch

We are in partnership with East Lothian Council and can offer funded places for eligible 2 year olds please see our Fees & Funding.

First Step 2025/26 Term Dates

Holiday and In-service dates for the year can be found by clicking on the following link: 2025 - 26 First Step Nursery Term Dates

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