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Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare

37 Annandale Street Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, EH7 4LS

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Daily rate£20.00 - £100.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity59 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2022-09-02

Last updated

About this Leith, Edinburgh Nursery

Description

Welcome to Annandale Early Learning and Childcare, where our experienced and long-standing staff support children's development and early education from 2 to 5 years. Located just minutes off Leith walk and a short walk from train, tram and bus routes, our nursery is ideal for local and commuting parents. We also have a buggy park and car park, so drop-offs and pickups are as easy as possible.

Each age group enjoys their own room with specialised activities and resources to support their learning and development. We are a very multi-cultural nursery, embracing and celebrating the many cultures and languages that children have in our nursery.

What parents say about Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare

An AI summary of parent reviews

Parents at Bright Horizons Annandale describe a nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive through varied activities and regular outdoor play. The staff are frequently praised for being phenomenal, enthusiastic, and kind, forming strong, affectionate bonds with the children. Communication is a particular highlight; parents value the regular updates, photos, and detailed feedback provided via the nursery app. While there have been isolated mentions of staffing fluctuations, the consensus is one of deep satisfaction with the professional leadership and the high-quality care, including wholesome meals, that ensures children are happy and well-supported.
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Last inspected 2 September 2022

Inspection ID CS2005110269

Staff team

Care, play and learning

Leadership

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Regulator: Care Inspectorate

Categories are graded from one to six. No separate overall score is given.

Local funded hours

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery.

Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery costs from £20 per half day session, and from £100 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,917 per month or £23,000 per year. This is higher than the City of Edinburgh average of £81 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £20, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £1,292 per month or £15,500 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare in Leith, Edinburgh. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£667 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,000.£875 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,500.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,292 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,500.£1,500 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,000.£1,708 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,500.£1,917 / monthIndicative yearly: £23,000.
9-11m£667 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,000.£875 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,500.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,292 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,500.£1,500 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,000.£1,708 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,500.£1,917 / monthIndicative yearly: £23,000.
1y£667 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,000.£875 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,500.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,292 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,500.£1,500 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,000.£1,708 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,500.£1,917 / monthIndicative yearly: £23,000.
2y£667 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,000.£875 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,500.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,292 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,500.£1,500 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,000.£1,708 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,500.£1,917 / monthIndicative yearly: £23,000.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£73 / monthIndicative yearly: £880.£240 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,880.£407 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,880.£573 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,880.£758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100.£967 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,600.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£73 / monthIndicative yearly: £880.£240 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,880.£407 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,880.£573 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,880.£758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100.£967 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,600.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 2 September 2022 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery is registered for up to 59 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery is open 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery accepts government funded hours, and you can use the 1,140 hours entitlement at this nursery. Eligible families can access the 1,140 hours entitlement, which applies to all 3 to 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds. At Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery, these hours can be used as 30 hours per week during term-time or stretched across the full year. To see how this impacts your monthly fees, use Nuuri's Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.
You can book a tour to visit Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery using the online booking system.
One of the closest alternatives to Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery in Leith and Edinburgh is Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Nursery and Preschool (£78 per day, Good rating, 1.2 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Leith page.
On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare Nursery records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.

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