Opening in Autumn 2026

Opening in Autumn 2026

Open Doors Days at WildNest in Laurencekirk

We're planning an Open Doors event — a chance to visit the nest, meet us, and see the space for yourself. Pop your details below and we'll let you know as soon as we have a date.

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A children's playroom with soft lighting, small furniture, and toys. Includes a playhouse bed, a cozy nook, a round rug, a small kitchen set, and various plants and decor.

Wildnest Nursery

More than a nursery — a second home for your child, and part of the village it takes to raise them.

Wildnest is the nursery we wished we'd had: small, nurturing, unhurried and kind, with plenty of creative play and every child known and loved for who they are.

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More than a nursery, in practice

Four commitments that shape every day at Wildnest — to your child, your family and our team.

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We start with nurture.  Relationships come first, guided by our six nurture principles. We weave nurture into everyday life.

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We work around family life.  We focus on finding solutions that work for you, wherever we can.

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We're more than a nursery. Opportunities to connect beyond the nursery day, with weekend experiences, evening and baby groups.

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We share what we build.  Our success is shared with the team who help create it, and invested back into our nursery community.

Our Six Nurture Principles

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Everything we do is guided by six simple ideas about how children learn and grow:

  • Children`s learning is understood developmentally

  • The environment offers a safe base, so we make ours calm, natural and inviting.

  • All behaviour is communication, and we respond with patience and curiosity

  • Language is a vital means of communication

  • Nurture is important for developing wellbeing and self-esteem

  • Transitions are important in children`s lives

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