Wee Mack’s Nursery

09/09/2026

🐴 BRIDGE BUILDING & BALANCE! 🐴

Our Mini Macks got busy with a fantastic balance and construction challenge! 🛠️

Using simple plastic cups and sticks, the children worked together to build their very own bridges - then came the tricky part… carefully balancing the little ponies on top! 🐴

There were lots of excited faces when the bridges finally stood strong! 😍🙌

This simple activity was packed with learning, supporting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, balance, problem-solving, concentration and creativity. It also encouraged the children to be patient, make adjustments, try again and celebrate their success. 💪✨

We love seeing our Mini Macks thinking, experimenting, collaborating and learning through play! ❤️

30/07/2026

Our baby environment at Wee Mack’s is exceptional, and we need exceptional people to work here. As part of our expansion plans, we are recruiting for qualified and experienced practitioners now.
Please see link for details of how you can become part of the team 💙🦦💚

https://weemacks.com/early-years-practitioner/

Early Years Young Apprenticeship Job type: Full time, permanentHours: Typically 30 – 37 hours per week, over 18 months Salary: £8.00 – £10.85, dependant on age Annual leave: 28 days (pro rata) plus Christmas shut-down We are seeking an Apprentice to join our team. This is a fully funded traini...

20/07/2026

✨Wee Mack’s nursery fairies have been busy this weekend…✨

We arrived this morning to find our nursery and garden looking absolutely beautiful. Every little corner has been refreshed, tidied and lovingly cared for, creating such a warm and welcoming space for our children to learn, play and explore. 🌿🧚‍♀️

Sometimes the best magic isn’t made with fairy dust – it’s created by someone quietly working behind the scenes because they care.

It’s a lovely reminder that when we all take pride in our environment and leave it just that little bit better than we found it, everyone benefits.
Our children deserve beautiful spaces every single day, and there’s something really special about walking away knowing you’ve helped create that feeling. 💚

We can’t wait to see all the adventures that unfold in our refreshed nursery this week! 🧡🦦☀️

18/06/2026

⚽️ World Cup Fun! ⚽️

Children of all ages at Wee Mack’s have been showing an interest in the World Cup, so here is a round up of the activities they have enjoyed so far. From kicking a ball, to waving flags, to creating flags and making international bunting, there are so many learning opportunities being explored!

👟 Physical Play - kicking, stopping and throwing balls all aid motor skills and encourage teamwork
🔢 Early Numeracy - keeping scores and counting goals incorporate maths seamlessly into play
🌎 Understanding the World - learning about different countries and how far away they are helps children to understand different cultures
🗣️Communication - talking about the competition, learning the language around it, cheering our friends on and waving flags are all forms of communication
🎨 Creativity – designing and making flags, banners and bunting encourages children to express themselves through art and explore colours, shapes and patterns

It’s fantastic to see the excitement the World Cup has brought to Wee Mack’s! ⚽🌍🏆

10/06/2026

⭐️ PREPARING FOR NEXT STEPS ⭐️

June is always a special time at Wee Mack’s as we begin preparing our children for their next big adventure. For many, that means starting school.

This is now the third year we’ve gifted our leavers a very special book, written in-house and created exclusively for Wee Mack’s children. ‘Wee Mack Goes to School’ follows our otter mascot as he navigates his first day at school - meeting new friends, getting to know his teacher, enjoying story time, and discovering all the exciting things that make up a school day.

We love being able to give our children something so personal to help with the transition. Not only does it support them as they prepare for school, but it also becomes a keepsake of their time with us.

Alongside their book, our leavers receive some stationery to help them get started on their next chapter, and we celebrate together by learning a special song about life’s journey and the people we meet along the way.

Have you been lucky enough to receive a copy of ‘Wee Mack Goes to School’? 📚

And if we were to expand the Wee Mack book collection, what adventures would you like to see next? We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments! 💙🦦✍️

27/05/2026

Wee Mack is on top of the world… because it’s World Otter Day! 🌎🦦💚

But did you know what makes our otter mascot so special?
Otters are curious, inquisitive, a little bit mischievous, active and adventurous - just like little children. They also live in communities and have a strong sense of family so they reflect our values perfectly.
Wee Mack is a river otter, his natural habitat is the Water of Leith. But as a coastal otter, he is so well equipped for marine life that he often ventures out to sea, just like a sailor! Children recognise he is a sailor, because he has a hat, of course! ⚓️🦦⛴️

Happy World Otter Day to all children and their families, and all river and sea-faring otters 👶🦦💙

11/05/2026

⭐️ STAFF DEVELOPMENT ⭐️

We have a busy training calendar here at Wee Mack’s and sometimes that calls for a Saturday session. Our team were brushing up on their knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Informed Trauma this weekend, led by manager Tricia in our meeting and training room.
It was a very informative workshop and during breaks staff were able to relax in their spacious lounge or enjoy a game of table tennis 🏓

Well done to all for their active participation in supporting each other’s learning 🥰🦦🥰

06/05/2026

🌳 FOREST FRIENDS UPDATE 🌳

What can be better, than time spent in the forest with your Wee Mack friends?
The weather may have been changeable lately yet all of our children enjoy forest learning - come rain or shine!
From blowing dandelions and exploring books on our walk, to creating with playdough and natural materials, every session is full of creativity and discovery.

Changing weather can add to the sense of adventure, with puddle splashing, bug hunting, and den building for a cosy snack together!
🤗🦦🤗

A wonderful reminder that outdoor learning is for every child - and every kind of weather! 🌧️🌞

20/04/2026

20/04/2026

It’s a beautiful day for outside play!
Mack Tots and Mack Babies were this morning practising their language skills, working on balance, sharing with their friends, building on their gross and fine motor skills and playing in the sand!
But they also got vitamin D, boosted endorphins, enjoyed fresh air, improved their sleep for later and built up an appetite for lunch!
What a wonderful way to start the week!
☀️ 🦦 💚