Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Blairgowrie & Rattray
At Cornerstones Nursery, we are dedicated to fostering a healthy, active approach to early childhood education. Our philosophy centres on play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and community engagement, ensuring each child's unique needs are nurtured. With a focus on curiosity and creativity, we provide forest schools, eco-gardening activities, and storytelling to support holistic development. Our outdoor spaces, including mud kitchens and bike tracks, encourage year-round hands-on learning. We collaborate with local producers to deliver fresh, home-cooked meals, reinforcing our commitment to health and sustainability.Accredited by the Care Inspectorate, our team of trained professionals prioritises individualised care and environmental awareness. By integrating local walks and community partnerships, we cultivate a strong sense of place for every child. Our flexible session options cater to families' needs while maintaining a safe, stimulating environment. With over a decade of experience since our establishment in 2014, we remain a trusted choice for families in Blairgowrie and Rattray.
Services
Outdoor Learning
Forest Schools
Eco-Gardening
Child Care 0-2
Child Care 3-5
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer year-round outdoor learning in purpose-designed garden spaces
- Our staff hold specialist early years qualifications with OFSTED registration
- We provide fresh, locally-sourced meals prepared daily by in-house chefs
- Our forest school approach develops resilience and environmental awareness
- Flexible 8am-5:30pm sessions available for working parents
Associations and certifications
- Care Inspectorate
Services
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor learning programme utilises purpose-built garden spaces with mud kitchens, willow tunnels, and wild areas. Children develop physical coordination through bike tracks while exploring seasonal changes. Staff facilitate structured activities that promote environmental stewardship and sensory development through hands-on natural experiences.
Forest Schools
Forest school sessions focus on building resilience and independence through supervised woodland exploration. Children engage in den-building, mini-beast hunting, and nature crafts. Our trained practitioners use these experiences to develop social skills and risk assessment abilities in natural settings.
Eco-Gardening
The eco-gardening programme teaches children about plant life cycles and sustainable practices. Activities include vegetable growing, composting, and wildlife habitat creation. This hands-on approach develops responsibility for environmental care while supporting healthy eating habits through food-growing projects.
Child Care 0-2
Our infant care provides nurturing support for children from birth to 2 years. Trained carers follow individual routines for feeding and sleeping in a safe, stimulating environment. The programme includes sensory play and early motor skill development through age-appropriate activities and equipment.
Child Care 3-5
For 3-5 year olds, we combine play-based learning with school readiness preparation. The curriculum includes literacy and numeracy through storytelling and practical activities. Our partnership with Perth and Kinross Council provides funded places for eligible children in this age group.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from birth to 5 years old, with separate programmes tailored to 0-2 year olds and 3-5 year olds.
Are meals provided?
Yes, our in-house chef prepares fresh, balanced meals daily using locally sourced ingredients where possible.
Do you offer funded places?
We provide funded childcare places for 3-5 year olds through our partnership with Perth and Kinross Council.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our outdoor spaces include mud kitchens, willow tunnels, bike tracks, and wild areas for year-round exploration and physical development.
What are your operating hours?
We operate from 8:00am to 5:30pm daily, offering flexible full-day and half-day sessions.
