Choosing the perfect nursery is a top priority for new parents, whether you are returning to work or seeking social and educational opportunities for your child. These are reputable, established private nurseries in Edinburgh's Cramond and Barnton area we recommend visiting to take a look around.
This feature is based on the Nursery Guide's 20+ years of listing nurseries in our guide. We've selected established nurseries with good reputations, only including those scoring 'Very Good' or higher using the Care Inspectors ratings within our Nursery Guide Ratings framework. The first is open term-times for 3yrs+ the following 3 are open all year round for babies to five-year-olds .
Also before you visit the nursery, take a look at our NURSERY CHECKLIST and pick a few questions you feel are important to you and your family to ask the nursery during your visit.
See The 2025 Nursery Guide Magazine for the full listings.
45 Gamekeeper’s Road, EH4 6HU
0131 336 2207
Capacity: 48
Age: 3-5yrs
Open: 8.30am-12.15am or 11.15am - 3pm or (8am-6pm wrap around care)
Minimum booking: 5 Sessions
Full Term Fees: £2,635 - £4,415
Included In Fees: Hot lunch and Snacks
Outdoor Experiences: Large garden Use of Extensive School grounds Forest Nature and Beach Kindergarten
Specialists & Extra Activities: Music and library sessions. Additional French, dance, ball skills, drama and gymnastics.
Ratings: 5,5,5,5 =20 Very Good (Nov 2013 & Mar 2017)
2. Flying Colours Nursery
1A White Spruce Bow, EH4 8FX
0131 578 2679
Capacity: 121
Age: 9mths-5yrs
Open: 8am-6pm
Minimum booking: 2 Full Days
Full Day Fees: £80 (funding available for 3 & 4 yr olds)
Included In Fees: Nappies, Breakfast, hot lunch, snacks and tea
Outdoor Experiences: Each age range hassle free flow access to a spacious garden. Specialists & Extra Activities: In-house.
Ratings: 4,5,4,4 = 17 Very Good (Sep 2017 & Aug 2019)
3. Little Monkeys Nursery
Cramond House, 2 Kirk Cramond, EH4 6HZ
0131 336 3089
Capacity: 100
Age: 3mths-5yrs
Open: 7.30am-6.30pm
Minimum booking: 2 Full Days
Fees: £69-£72
Includes: Nappies, Wipes, Breakfast, Hot Lunch, Snacks and Tea
Outdoor Experiences: Extensive outdoor facilities and playground Specialists & Extra Activities: Nature Explorers
Ratings: 5,5,5,5=20 Very Good (Apr 2015, Apr 2017 & Sep 2019)
4. Bright Horizons @ Cramond
26 Whitehouse Road EH4 6PH
0131 603 8409
Capacity: 101
Age: 3mths - 5yrs
Open: 7.30am-6.30pm
Minimum booking: 2 Full Days
Fees: £80-£87 Full Day (funding available for 3 & 4 yr olds)
Includes: Nappies, wipes, formula milk, hot lunch, snacks
Outdoor Experiences: Under 3’s and over 3’s outdoor facilities and playground Specialists & Extra Activities: Beach & Nature
Schools Forest Kindergarten
Ratings: 5,4,4,5=18 Very Good (Mar 2024)
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