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St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park

10 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5NE

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Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Capacity121 places
716m2 outdoor space
Funded hours not supported
Inspection Rating0/6

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2024-07-26

Last updated

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4.7

40 reviews

About this Edinburgh Nursery

Description

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.

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Last inspected 26 July 2024

Inspection ID CS2011298606

Children are supported to achieve

Not assessed

Setting

Care, play and learning

Leadership

Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park.

St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 26 July 2024 with an overall inspection result of Adequate.
St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park is registered for up to 121 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
No, St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park does not accept government funded hours.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park is 2.5 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park 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 St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park using the online booking system.
One of the closest alternatives to St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park in Liberton and Edinburgh is Edinburgh Montessori Arts School (£60 per day, Very good rating, 1.3 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Liberton page.
On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park 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, St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park 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 St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool Craigmillar Park 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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