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78 children
4 / 6 inspection score
19 January 2024
0.5 miles from central Edinburgh
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18 children
4.75 / 6 inspection score
11 August 2023
0.6 miles from central Edinburgh
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110 children
4.5 / 6 inspection score
5 February 2019
0.7 miles from central Edinburgh
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76 children
5 / 6 inspection score
25 February 2019
0.7 miles from central Edinburgh
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64 children
5 / 6 inspection score
23 February 2023
0.8 miles from central Edinburgh
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55 children
5.25 / 6 inspection score
11 July 2018
0.9 miles from central Edinburgh
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120 children
4 / 6 inspection score
11 March 2019
0.9 miles from central Edinburgh
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22 children
5 / 6 inspection score
31 January 2017
0.9 miles from central Edinburgh
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The nursery is in a large detached villa with front and back gardens. We are registered for 25 children. You can reach our nursery by catching buses 11,16, 45 and 23 to Bruntsfield Place. When coming from town Forbes Road is the turning just before the bus stop on the corner with Lloyds chemist.
25 children
5 / 6 inspection score
30 January 2020
1.0 miles from central Edinburgh
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63 children
5 / 6 inspection score
21 March 2019
1.4 miles from central Edinburgh
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65 children
4 / 6 inspection score
9 June 2023
1.4 miles from central Edinburgh
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Morningside children’s nursery is an existing childcare provision which was established in 2010 as a worker co-operative. Previously situated in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital the nursery has since moved to the existing premises of Nile Grove. The nursery provides day care and learning to children aged 3 months – School entry. It provides a safe and secure environment for its clients. The nursery delivers education in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Early years department. We use a number of documents such as Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the ambition and Pre Birth – three to name a few. The Ethos of the nursery is to treat every child as individuals regardless of age, race or background circumstances. It is our mission to work in partnership with families where we can work together to provide the best possible outcomes for our children. Where children are given the opportunity to build positive friendships developing solid foundations for future relationships. We aim to provide a setting where children are respected, valued and where their rights are promoted. With knowledgeable staff who are committed to continued professional development we will deliver a child led holistic learning environment with high quality play experiences which will equip the children with the necessary skills to journey through life building resilience, independence and creativity Morningside children’s Nursery is a small business run by an enthusiastic and highly committed staff base with the three directors having 100 years’ experience in this field, and we hope to continuing building the next generations.
Ages 3 months to 5 years
55 children
4 / 6 inspection score
12 June 2018
1.6 miles from central Edinburgh
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At St Margarets we put children at the heart of everything we do. You will find committed staff, creative places to play and a happy, caring environment. Care, play and learning are all vitally important here at St Margarets. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and education, creating a safe and inspiring environment where children can learn and grow. Opened in January 2012, St Margarets Nursery & Preschool is fully registered; offering full-time and part-time placements for children aged from birth to 5 years. We are in partnership with Edinburgh Council therefore are able to offer grant funded places.
121 children
4 / 6 inspection score
26 July 2024
1.7 miles from central Edinburgh
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55 children
5 / 6 inspection score
3 December 2018
1.8 miles from central Edinburgh
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35 children
4.5 / 6 inspection score
20 January 2025
1.8 miles from central Edinburgh
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Bonnington House Nursery is an independently run nursery situated in Edinburgh. The nursery cares for children aged from three months-old to five years old. Caring, trained staff help children settle into nursery, grow in confidence and have lots of fun. Stimulating activities indoors and outdoors help children boost their social skills and physical development.
Ages 3 months to 5 years
105 children
4 / 6 inspection score
1 December 2022
1.9 miles from central Edinburgh
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72 children
4.75 / 6 inspection score
22 May 2019
2.3 miles from central Edinburgh
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34 children
4.75 / 6 inspection score
7 August 2023
2.3 miles from central Edinburgh
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143 children
4 / 6 inspection score
17 May 2024
2.4 miles from central Edinburgh
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At St Margarets we put children at the heart of everything we do. You will find committed staff, creative places to play and a happy, caring environment. Care, play and learning are all vitally important here at St Margarets. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and education, creating a safe and inspiring environment where children can learn and grow.
57 children
2.4 miles from central Edinburgh
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36 children
4 / 6 inspection score
15 August 2025
2.6 miles from central Edinburgh
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Our children’s nursery is known for its caring environment that helps children develop emotionally, socially and academically. Our experienced staff make sure that individual attention is paid to every child whilst they participate in various indoor and outdoor experiences.
61 children
5 / 6 inspection score
13 February 2020
3.1 miles from central Edinburgh
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19 children
4.5 / 6 inspection score
25 February 2019
3.2 miles from central Edinburgh
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59 children
4.5 / 6 inspection score
16 July 2019
3.7 miles from central Edinburgh
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Flying Colours Nurseries opened its new state-of-the-art nursery at Cammo Meadows, Edinburgh in May 2024. Situated just off Edinburgh's Maybury Road, our newest setting provides early years care and education for over 100 children in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Ages 9 months to 5 years
120 children
4.25 / 6 inspection score
28 August 2019
4.3 miles from central Edinburgh
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76 children
4 / 6 inspection score
11 January 2024
5.9 miles from central Edinburgh
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Links Nursery is an independent nursery which has been operating in East Lothian since 1995. We provide quality childcare, and a safe, nurturing learning environment for children aged 0 to 5, in a spacious traditional stone building with three large garden areas in a lovely setting beside Musselburgh racecourse. Our friendly and caring staff team will ensure a warm personal welcome for your child and an individualized nurturing approach tailored to your child's needs. Our aim is to ensure all our children feel valued, safe and cared for to the highest standards.
Ages 1 months to 52 months
97 children
4.25 / 6 inspection score
24 August 2023
6.0 miles from central Edinburgh
59 children
1.1 miles from central Edinburgh
100 children
1.3 miles from central Edinburgh
69 children
1.3 miles from central Edinburgh
58 children
1.5 miles from central Edinburgh
Arcadia @ Kings Buildings is located in the heart of Edinburgh. It is based at the Kings Buildings campus in the south east of the city. The local community offers many opportunities with various parks, Blackford Hill and the local library nearby. Our large, purpose-built setting boasts fantastic facilities both indoors and outdoors. We are lucky to have a extensive outdoor space which allows free-flow access for the children between the playrooms and the garden. The location of our nursery allows for the children to grow in a safe environment whilst integrating in the local community and city-life.
113 children
2.0 miles from central Edinburgh
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Established in 2006 and the only school in Scotland to offer a complete Montessori education for 1-18 years, our Montessori school is in tune with the rhythms of life that unlock intellectual curiosity and boundless imagination. It is a place of place of kindness, diversity and human connection where each student can be their best self.
65 children
2.4 miles from central Edinburgh
50 children
3.2 miles from central Edinburgh
75 children
3.7 miles from central Edinburgh
80 children
5.4 miles from central Edinburgh
100 children
5.8 miles from central Edinburgh
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