Nuuri registered
Carebears Childrens Nursery
61 places
Inspection score5/6 inspection score
Care Inspectorate Scotland
13 February 2020
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School
Tower Mains Studio, Mill House, Mill House, Edinburgh, EH16 6AE
Daily rateFrom £59.59 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:30 to 17:30
Ages from 6 months to 6 years
Capacity65 places
105m2 outdoor space
Inspection score5/6 inspection score
Care Inspectorate Scotland · 15 March 2022
Last updated
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About this Edinburgh Nursery
Description
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.
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City of Edinburgh is the local authority for this nursery. Apply for funded hours through them, or read our Advice section.
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EH16 6AE area
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Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Nursery costs from £60 per day, 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 £1,075 per month or £12,898 per year. This is lower than the City of Edinburgh average of £81 per day. Note, Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Nursery may charge for additional top ups such as meals, activities. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Edinburgh Montessori Arts School 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 £913 per month or £10,950 per year.
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| Age | 2 days per week | 2½ days per week | 3 days per week | 3½ days per week | 4 days per week | 4½ days per week | 5 days per week |
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| 3-8m | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 9-11m | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 1y | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 2y | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 3y | £0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0. | £54 / monthIndicative yearly: £651. | £178 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,131. | £301 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,611. | £424 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,091. | £548 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,571. | £672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,064. |
| 4y+ | £0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0. | £54 / monthIndicative yearly: £651. | £178 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,131. | £301 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,611. | £424 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,091. | £548 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,571. | £672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,064. |
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.
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 15 March 2022 with an overall inspection score of 5/6.
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Nursery is registered for up to 65 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Nursery accepts children from 6 months to 72 months. Published room age ranges: Infant House: from 6 months to 36 months. Children's House: from 36 months to 72 months.
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School Nursery is open 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School 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.
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On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School 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, Edinburgh Montessori Arts School 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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How funded hours work
City of Edinburgh is the local authority for this nursery. Apply for funded hours through them, or read our Advice section.