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Nurseries in EH8, Edinburgh

There are 121 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of EH8, Edinburgh. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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Directory listingAbbeyhillEdinburgh · EH8 8EW

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

Elsie Inglis Nursery and Preschool

1 Waverley Park, Abbeyhill · EH8 8EW

0.4 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodJun 202365 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2023. Registered for 65 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd.

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Directory listingThe Scottish ParliamentEdinburgh · EH99 1SP

The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

My Ohana Scottish Parliament Creche

EH99 1SP

0.5 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateVery goodApr 2025Day care15 places

A day care service in Edinburgh, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2025. Registered for 15 places and run by Tinies U.K. Limited.

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Directory listingCity CentreEdinburgh · EH8 8BZ

City Centre, Edinburgh

Royal Mile Primary School Nursery

86 Canongate, Edinburgh · EH8 8BZ

0.5 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodJan 201960 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2019. Registered for 60 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH7 5SJ

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

Abbeyhill Primary School Nursery

Abbey Street, Edinburgh · EH7 5SJ

0.6 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodNov 201864 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2018. Registered for 64 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingSouthside/NewingtonEdinburgh · EH8 9SY

Southside/Newington, Edinburgh

St. Leonards Nursery School

6 West Adam Street, Edinburgh · EH8 9SY

0.7 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateVery goodSep 202664 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2026. Registered for 64 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingEast Cross CausewayEdinburgh · EH8 9HF

East Cross Causeway, Edinburgh

Hope Cottage Nursery School

Cowans Close, East Cross Causeway · EH8 9HF

0.8 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateVery goodNov 201748 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2017. Registered for 48 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH8 7LU

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

Parsons Green

Parsons Green Primary School, Meadowfield Drive · EH8 7LU

0.8 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202530 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH7 6JA

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

St. Ninian's RC Primary School

150 Restalrig Road South, Edinburgh · EH7 6JA

0.9 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202640 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 40 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH8 7PP

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup

Northfield & Willowbrae Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road · EH8 7PP

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodNov 2024Playgroup30 places

A playgroup in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Northfield/Willowbrae Playgroup.

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Directory listingSouthside/NewingtonEdinburgh · EH9 1RG

Southside/Newington, Edinburgh

Thrive Childcare and Education. Corner House - The Grange

13 Minto Street, Edinburgh · EH9 1RG

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateAdequateDec 2025100 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in December 2025. Registered for 100 places and run by Strawberry Hill Nurseries Limited.

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Directory listingCity CentreEdinburgh · EH1 1QX

City Centre, Edinburgh

Cowgate Under 5's

Old Assembly Close, High Street · EH1 1QX

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202457 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2024. Registered for 57 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH8 7RX

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

Cosy Cottage Nursery School

59 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh · EH8 7RX

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202334 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2023. Registered for 34 places and run by Cosy Cottage Nursery School Limited.

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Directory listingNorthfield BroadwayEdinburgh · EH8 7RX

Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh

The Royal High Primary School Nursery

EH8 7RX

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202430 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingLeith WalkEdinburgh · EH7 5NG

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk Primary School Nursery

Brunswick Road, Edinburgh · EH7 5NG

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202460 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024. Registered for 60 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingSouthside/NewingtonEdinburgh · EH16 5DP

Southside/Newington, Edinburgh

Little Monkeys Nursery

28 Kilmaurs Road, Edinburgh · EH16 5DP

1.0 mile from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202360 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 60 places and run by Little Monkeys Limited.

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Directory listingLeith WalkEdinburgh · EH7 4LS

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare

37 Annandale Street Lane, Edinburgh · EH7 4LS

1.1 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202259 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2022. Registered for 59 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH7 6JT

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

Little Larch Nursery

8a Loaning Crescent, Bowling Green · EH7 6JT

1.1 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202524 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Committee Of Little Larch Nursery.

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Directory listingCraigentinny/DuddingstonEdinburgh · EH7 6LR

Craigentinny/Duddingston, Edinburgh

Craigentinny Early Learning and Childcare

Craigentinny Early Learning and Childcare, 4A Loganlea Drive · EH7 6LR

1.1 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMar 2023119 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2023. Registered for 119 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingSouthside/NewingtonEdinburgh · EH9 1LW

Southside/Newington, Edinburgh

Meadows Nursery

5 Millerfield Place, Edinburgh · EH9 1LW

1.1 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodJul 202344 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2023. Registered for 44 places and run by Rainbow Steps Nursery Limited.

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Directory listingLeithEdinburgh · EH6 8HD

Leith, Edinburgh

Hermitage Park Primary School

Hermitage Park, Edinburgh · EH6 8HD

1.2 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202530 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingCity CentreEdinburgh · EH3 9EQ

City Centre, Edinburgh

George Heriot's School

Lauriston Place, Edinburgh · EH3 9EQ

1.2 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateExcellentMar 201940 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Excellent by the Care Inspectorate in March 2019. Registered for 40 places and run by George Heriot's Trust.

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Directory listingLeith WalkEdinburgh · EH6 8QS

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Lorne Primary School Nursery

7 Lorne Street, Edinburgh · EH6 8QS

1.3 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMay 201920 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2019. Registered for 20 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingSouthside/NewingtonEdinburgh · EH16 5LJ

Southside/Newington, Edinburgh

Prestonfield Primary School Nursery

Peffermill Road, Edinburgh · EH16 5LJ

1.3 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202364 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2023. Registered for 64 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Directory listingPortobello/CraigmillarEdinburgh · EH15 1SW

Portobello/Craigmillar, Edinburgh

Duddingston Primary School Nursery

Duddingston Road, Edinburgh · EH15 1SW

1.3 miles from EH8

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202560 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

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Childcare in EH8 at a glance

Ages taken: 81 list babies under 2, 81 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 121 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Funded early learning and childcare in EH8 is arranged through City of Edinburgh. All 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year.

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Straight answers from the the Care Inspectorate register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 121 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of EH8. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.