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Early Days Nursery

36 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5BJ

Capacity110 places
Funded hours not supported
Inspection RatingVery Good

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2019-02-05

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About this Edinburgh Nursery

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Last inspected 5 February 2019

Inspection ID CS2003011916

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Care, play and learning

Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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Early Days Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 5 February 2019 with an overall inspection result of Very good.
Early Days Nursery is registered for up to 110 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
No, Early Days Nursery does not accept government funded hours.
Early Days 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.
Book a visit by contacting Early Days Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
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On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Early Days 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, Early Days 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.

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 £927 per month or £11,125 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Early Days Nursery in 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£500 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,000.£625 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,500.£771 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,250.£927 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,125.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,240 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,875.£1,396 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,750.
9-11m£500 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,000.£625 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,500.£771 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,250.£927 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,125.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,240 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,875.£1,396 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,750.
1y£500 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,000.£625 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,500.£771 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,250.£927 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,125.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,240 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,875.£1,396 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,750.
2y£500 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,000.£625 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,500.£771 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,250.£927 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,125.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.£1,240 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,875.£1,396 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,750.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£55 / monthIndicative yearly: £660.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,160.£305 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,660.£430 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,160.£555 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,660.£683 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,200.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£55 / monthIndicative yearly: £660.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,160.£305 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,660.£430 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,160.£555 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,660.£683 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,200.

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.

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