Care Inspectorate grades
What the official inspectors found, in plain words.
What the Care Inspectorate says
Graded Good
The Care Inspectorate found important strengths, with some areas to improve. This is its lowest grade across the four areas inspectors look at.
- Care, play and learning4 · Good
- Setting4 · Good
- Staff team4 · Good
- Leadership4 · Good
- Grades published February 2025Read the report for what inspectors saw
- Room for 90 childrenA larger setting
- NurseryAsk the nursery about its hours
More official details
- Type of service
- Day Care of Children · Nursery
- Run by
- Early Days Nursery Ltd · Private
- Registered
- 27/07/2011
- Local council
- City of Edinburgh
- Care Inspectorate number
- CS2011281654
About Melville Street Nursery
Get a feel for the place before you visit.
A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2024. Registered for 90 places and run by Early Days Nursery Ltd.
Picture an ordinary, lovely day.
Ask about routines, settling in and the little things your child loves.
Hours & visiting
Opening times, and the questions worth asking when you go.
Opening hours
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Hours to confirm. Confirm holidays, closures and current availability.
Good questions to bring
- Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
- Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
- Inspection & registrationRead the latest Care Inspectorate report and ask what's changed since.
Fees & funding
Estimate your costs, then ask for a breakdown that fits your sessions.
Funding & help with costs
What you can claim depends on your child's age and your circumstances. Check the official guidance, then ask the team:
- Which funded sessions can you book?
- What costs sit outside a funded place?
- Do you work term-time or year-round?
Location
57 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HL
Melville Street Nursery
57 Melville Street, Edinburgh
EH3 7HL
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