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Cranley Nursery Buckstone

226 Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6NZ

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Daily rate£77.00 - £81.50 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity126 places
1700m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2019-02-01

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About this Edinburgh Nursery

Description

No half day sessions are permitted. Minimum requirement of 3 full days attendance per week unless fully funded with pre school funding.

The nursery has two buildings with superb outdoor spaces for all age groups. Many access points from the buildings for the children to use a free flow system to the garden for further learning. The nursery has long term staff who have a vast knowledge of supporting children's needs, interests and development. Staff promote a creative, happy and safe learning environment for the children to explore. Children are stimulated, challenged and nurtured through the bonds built with the staff team. Children are supported individually through various transitions that they may experience during their early years in our care. We strive to promote a high quality provision for all.

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Last inspected 1 February 2019

Inspection ID CS2013322289

Setting

Care, play and learning

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Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Cranley Nursery Buckstone.

Cranley Nursery Buckstone costs from £77 per half day session, and from £82 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 £1,531 per month or £18,375 per year. This is in line with the City of Edinburgh average of £81 per day. Note, Cranley Nursery Buckstone 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 Cranley Nursery Buckstone.

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 £1,022 per month or £12,263 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Cranley Nursery Buckstone in Edinburgh. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£543 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,520.£682 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,188.£852 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,225.£1,022 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,263.£1,192 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,300.£1,361 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,338.£1,531 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,375.
9-11m£543 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,520.£682 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,188.£852 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,225.£1,022 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,263.£1,192 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,300.£1,361 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,338.£1,531 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,375.
1y£543 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,520.£682 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,188.£852 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,225.£1,022 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,263.£1,192 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,300.£1,361 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,338.£1,531 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,375.
2y£543 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,520.£682 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,188.£852 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,225.£1,022 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,263.£1,192 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,300.£1,361 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,338.£1,531 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,375.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£60 / monthIndicative yearly: £717.£196 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,347.£331 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,977.£467 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,607.£603 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,237.£757 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,084.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£60 / monthIndicative yearly: £717.£196 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,347.£331 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,977.£467 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,607.£603 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,237.£757 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,084.

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.

Cranley Nursery Buckstone was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 1 February 2019 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Cranley Nursery Buckstone is registered for up to 126 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Cranley Nursery Buckstone accepts children from 3 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Under Two's: from 3 months to 24 months. Juniors: from 24 months to 36 months. Seniors: from 36 months to 60 months.
Cranley Nursery Buckstone is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Cranley Nursery Buckstone 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 Cranley Nursery Buckstone, 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 Cranley Nursery Buckstone child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
Cranley Nursery Buckstone 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 Cranley Nursery Buckstone directly or using the enquiry form.
Three of the closest alternatives to Cranley Nursery Buckstone in Morningside and Edinburgh are City and Little City Nursery (£89 per day, Adequate rating, 1.1 km away), Morningside Children's Nursery (£79 per day, Good rating, 1.9 km away), and Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare (£73 per day, Good rating, 1.9 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.
Cranley Nursery Buckstone 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, Cranley Nursery Buckstone 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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