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Early Days Nursery

36 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5BJ

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Daily rateFrom £83.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity110 places
87m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2019-02-05

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About this Edinburgh Nursery

Description

At Early Days Nurseries, the team is proud to offer six exceptional settings in the heart of Edinburgh, with beautifully appointed locations across the West End and Stockbridge. Known for its award winning approach, the organisation provides a nurturing and inspiring environment led by highly qualified early years teachers and practitioners who are passionate about helping children thrive.

Each nursery features thoughtfully designed, landscaped gardens filled with engaging outdoor play structures, as well as newly introduced, state of the art sensory rooms that spark curiosity and support every child’s developmental journey.

Their enriching activity programme sets them apart. Children enjoy ballet and swimming lessons, yoga and music sessions, baby massage, and football coaching—opportunities that encourage confidence, creativity, and physical wellbeing. The dedicated teaching team also delivers forest school adventures and coastal classroom experiences, giving children the chance to learn through exploration in some of Edinburgh’s most stunning natural spaces.

Healthy eating sits at the heart of their approach. Guided by an in house qualified nutritionist, their cooks prepare balanced, nutritious meals that support growth and lifelong healthy habits.

At Early Days Nurseries, the vision is simple yet powerful: to provide exceptional early years experiences and equip children with the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need to reach their full potential.

Discounts

Sibling Discount

Early Days Nursery offer a sibling discount of 10% on the eldest siblings' nursery fees.

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Last inspected 5 February 2019

Inspection ID CS2003011916

Leadership

Staff team

Care, play and learning

Setting

Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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

Local funded hours

Learn more about how Funded Hours work in our Advice section.

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Early Days Nursery.

Early Days Nursery costs from £83 per day, 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 £1,632 per month or £19,580 per year. This is in line with the City of Edinburgh average of £81 per day. Note, Early Days 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 Early Days Nursery.

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 £1,092 per month or £13,106 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Early Days Nursery 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£575 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,906.£733 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,790.£912 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,948.£1,092 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,106.£1,272 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,264.£1,452 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,422.£1,632 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,580.
9-11m£575 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,906.£733 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,790.£912 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,948.£1,092 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,106.£1,272 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,264.£1,452 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,422.£1,632 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,580.
1y£575 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,906.£733 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,790.£912 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,948.£1,092 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,106.£1,272 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,264.£1,452 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,422.£1,632 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,580.
2y£575 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,906.£733 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,790.£912 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,948.£1,092 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,106.£1,272 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,264.£1,452 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,422.£1,632 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,580.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£89 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,062.£232 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,789.£376 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,515.£520 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,242.£664 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,968.£843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,118.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£89 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,062.£232 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,789.£376 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,515.£520 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,242.£664 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,968.£843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,118.

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.

Early Days Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 5 February 2019 with an overall inspection result of Very good.
Early Days Nursery is registered for up to 110 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Early Days Nursery accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Baby room: from 1 months to 12 months. Tweenie room: from 12 months to 24 months. Toddler room: from 24 months to 36 months. Preschool room - Old Coates House: from 36 months to 60 months.
Early Days Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Early Days 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 Early Days 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 Early Days Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Early Days Nursery is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Early Days 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 Early Days Nursery using the online booking system.
Three of the closest alternatives to Early Days Nursery in Corstorphine and Edinburgh are Melville Street Nursery (£83 per day, Adequate rating, 0.2 km away), Walker Street Nursery (£83 per day, Good rating, 0.3 km away), and Doune Terrace Nursery (£83 per day, Good rating, 1.0 km away). All three accept children aged 1 month to 5 years. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Corstorphine page.
On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Early Days 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, Early Days 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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