The Bonnington House Nursery

The Bonnington House Nursery costs from £44 per half day session, and from £91 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,734 per month or £20,813 per year. This is higher than the City of Edinburgh average of £81 per day. Note, The Bonnington House Nursery may charge for additional top ups such as meals, activities. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for The Bonnington House Nursery.

The Bonnington House Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 1 December 2022 with an overall inspection result of Good.

The Bonnington House Nursery is registered for up to 105 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.

The Bonnington House Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Caterpiller Room: from 3 months to 12 months. Ladybirds Room: from 12 months to 36 months. Preschool Room: from 36 months to 60 months.

The Bonnington House Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.

Yes, The Bonnington House Nursery accepts government funded hours, and you can use the 1,140 hours entitlement at this nursery. Eligible families can access the 1,140 hours entitlement, which applies to all 3 to 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds. At The Bonnington House Nursery, these hours can be used as 30 hours per week during term-time or stretched across the full year. To see how this impacts your monthly fees, use Nuuri's The Bonnington House Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.

The current minimum number of sessions per week for The Bonnington House Nursery is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.

The Bonnington House Nursery 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 visit to The Bonnington House Nursery by using the enquiry form.

Three of the closest alternatives to The Bonnington House Nursery in Leith and Edinburgh are Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare (£76 per day, Good rating, 1.8 km away), Raising Little Ones (£55 per day, Adequate rating, 2.3 km away), and Doune Terrace Nursery (£83 per day, Good rating, 2.4 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Leith page.

On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.

The Bonnington House Nursery 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, The Bonnington House Nursery 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.