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Colinton Private Nursery

22 Dreghorn Loan, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0DE

Daily rate£43.10 - £86.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity59 places
156m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2026-01-29

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About this Edinburgh Nursery

Colinton Private Nursery

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Description

Colinton Private Nursery is a children's day nursery based in Edinburgh that has been operating since 1997, and offers 59 places.

Colinton Private Nursery provides quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old.

Our nursery is located in a quiet leafy suburban area where we have convenient on street parking as well as local access to public transportation and are only a short drive from Edinburgh City Bypass.

At Colinton Private Nursery, we place great emphasis on creativity and self-expression. This is because we believe that early learning should be a happy and fun experience, making the transition from home to nursery as effortless as possible for the child

Our staff are dedicated to nurturing the child’s natural inclination to explore and discover the world around them, ensuring that the children develop their curiosity through a combination of work and co-operative play.

Throughout this process, we encourage our children to interact with their peers in a thoughtful, kind and considerate manner, so that they are equipped to work well alongside one another in preparation for school.

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Last inspected 29 January 2026

Leadership

Children thrive and develop in quality spaces

Children are supported to achieve

Children play and learn

Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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Categories are graded from one to six. No separate overall score is given.

Local funded hours

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Colinton Private Nursery.

Colinton Private Nursery costs from £43 per half day session, and from £86 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 £1,625 per month or £19,500 per year. This is higher than the City of Edinburgh average of £81 per day. Note, Colinton Private 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 Colinton Private Nursery.
Colinton Private Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 29 January 2026 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Colinton Private Nursery is registered for up to 59 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Colinton Private Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Toddlers: from 24 months to 35 months. 0-2 years: from 3 months to 24 months. Preschool: from 35 months to 60 months.
Colinton Private Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Colinton Private 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 Colinton Private 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 Colinton Private Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Colinton Private Nursery is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Colinton Private 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 tour to visit Colinton Private Nursery using the online booking system.
Three of the closest alternatives to Colinton Private Nursery in Colinton and Edinburgh are Cranley Nursery Lanark Road (£82 per day, Adequate rating, 1.1 km away), City and Little City Nursery (£89 per day, Adequate rating, 2.3 km away), and Cranley Nursery Buckstone (£82 per day, Good rating, 2.8 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Colinton page.
On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Colinton Private 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, Colinton Private 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.

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