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Arcadia@Kings Buildings
Max Born Crescent, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity113 places
Inspection RatingGood
Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2023-06-20
Last updated
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About this Edinburgh Nursery
Description
Arcadia @ Kings Buildings is located in the heart of Edinburgh. It is based at the Kings Buildings campus in the south east of the city. The local community offers many opportunities with various parks, Blackford Hill and the local library nearby.
Our large, purpose-built setting boasts fantastic facilities both indoors and outdoors. We are lucky to have a extensive outdoor space which allows free-flow access for the children between the playrooms and the garden.
The location of our nursery allows for the children to grow in a safe environment whilst integrating in the local community and city-life.
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Arcadia@Kings Buildings
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Arcadia@Kings Buildings Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 20 June 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Arcadia@Kings Buildings Nursery is registered for up to 113 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Arcadia@Kings Buildings Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Harmony: from 3 months to 24 months. Peace: from 24 months to 36 months. Serenity: from 36 months to 60 months.
Arcadia@Kings Buildings 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.
Book a visit by contacting Arcadia@Kings Buildings Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
Three of the closest alternatives to Arcadia@Kings Buildings Nursery in Morningside and Edinburgh are Morningside Children's Nursery (£79 per day, Good rating, 2.1 km away), Cranley Nursery Buckstone (£82 per day, Good rating, 2.6 km away), and City and Little City Nursery (£89 per day, Adequate rating, 3.1 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Morningside page.
On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Arcadia@Kings Buildings 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, Arcadia@Kings Buildings 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.
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 £1,015 per month or £12,175 per year.
Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
| Age | 2 days per week | 2½ days per week | 3 days per week | 3½ days per week | 4 days per week | 4½ days per week | 5 days per week |
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| 3-8m | £540 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,480. | £677 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,125. | £846 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,150. | £1,015 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,175. | £1,183 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,200. | £1,352 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,225. | £1,521 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,250. |
| 9-11m | £540 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,480. | £677 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,125. | £846 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,150. | £1,015 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,175. | £1,183 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,200. | £1,352 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,225. | £1,521 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,250. |
| 1y | £540 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,480. | £677 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,125. | £846 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,150. | £1,015 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,175. | £1,183 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,200. | £1,352 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,225. | £1,521 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,250. |
| 2y | £540 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,480. | £677 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,125. | £846 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,150. | £1,015 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,175. | £1,183 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,200. | £1,352 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,225. | £1,521 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,250. |
| 3y | £0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0. | £59 / monthIndicative yearly: £713. | £194 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,333. | £329 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,953. | £464 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,573. | £599 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,193. | £751 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,016. |
| 4y+ | £0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0. | £59 / monthIndicative yearly: £713. | £194 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,333. | £329 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,953. | £464 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,573. | £599 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,193. | £751 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,016. |
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.