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Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road)

5 Forbes Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4EF

Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 17:45
Capacity25 places
Funded hours not supported
Inspection RatingVery Good

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2020-01-30

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About this Edinburgh Nursery

Description

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.

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Last inspected 30 January 2020

Inspection ID CS2003012052

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Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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Here are common questions parents ask about Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road).

Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 30 January 2020 with an overall inspection result of Very good.
Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) is registered for up to 25 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) is open 8am - 5:45pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
No, Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) does not accept government funded hours.
Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) 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 Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) 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.
Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) 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, Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) 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 £913 per month or £10,950 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield (Forbes Road) 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£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.

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