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Links Nursery Balmedie

Unit 4A, Birch Way, Balmedie, Aberdeen, AB23 8SJ

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Daily rate£44.00 - £89.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:00
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity93 places
362m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2026-03-06

Last updated

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4.5

8 reviews

About this Aberdeen Nursery

Description

Housed in bright, modern purpose-built nursery facilities with ample parking, in the heart of the village of Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Links Nursery can accommodate a total of 93 children in our spacious, well equipped children’s playrooms. We also have two attractive, large and inviting garden areas to the front and side of the building, as well as a smaller garden area to the front. Our lovely nursery provides quality childcare, and a safe, nurturing learning environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our aim is to ensure all our children are welcomed, valued, supported and cared for to the highest standard.

Serving Balmedie, the surrounding towns and villages including Potterton, Belhelvie, Bridge of Don, Dyce, Ellon, Peterhead and the wider Aberdeenshire area, we are a very flexible nursery and offer a variety of childcare contracts to suit differing family needs, including full time, part time, shift pattern (subject always to availability of sessions) and a limited number of term time only options. Our opening hours are 7.30 am until 6 pm. We are also registered as a council partner provider nursery, and can offer council funded places for children aged 3 and over and eligible 2 year olds.

If you are looking for a quality early years nursery placement for your child, why not contact our management team on 01358 743094 to arrange to pop in for a tour of the nursery or to have chat about what we have to offer? We look forward to welcoming you and your family.

Location

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Last inspected 6 March 2026

Inspection ID CS2007167228

Leadership

Children are supported to achieve

Not assessed

Children play and learn

Children thrive and develop in quality spaces

Staff team

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 Links Nursery Balmedie.

Links Nursery Balmedie costs from £44 per half day session, and from £89 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 £1,688 per month or £20,250 per year. This is higher than the Aberdeenshire average of £75 per day. Note, Links Nursery Balmedie 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 Links Nursery Balmedie.

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 £1,131 per month or £13,575 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Links Nursery Balmedie in Aberdeen. 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£593 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,120.£760 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,125.£946 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,350.£1,131 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,575.£1,317 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,800.£1,502 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,025.£1,688 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,250.
9-11m£593 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,120.£760 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,125.£946 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,350.£1,131 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,575.£1,317 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,800.£1,502 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,025.£1,688 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,250.
1y£593 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,120.£760 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,125.£946 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,350.£1,131 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,575.£1,317 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,800.£1,502 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,025.£1,688 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,250.
2y£593 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,120.£760 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,125.£946 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,350.£1,131 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,575.£1,317 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,800.£1,502 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,025.£1,688 / monthIndicative yearly: £20,250.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£65 / monthIndicative yearly: £783.£214 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,563.£362 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,343.£510 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,123.£659 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,903.£842 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,104.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£65 / monthIndicative yearly: £783.£214 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,563.£362 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,343.£510 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,123.£659 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,903.£842 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,104.

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.

Links Nursery Balmedie was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 6 March 2026 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Links Nursery Balmedie is registered for up to 93 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Links Nursery Balmedie accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Starfish: from 1 months to 24 months. Turtles: from 18 months to 30 months. Tiger Sharks: from 30 months to 60 months. Puffins: from 36 months to 60 months.
Links Nursery Balmedie is open 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Links Nursery Balmedie 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 Links Nursery Balmedie, 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 Links Nursery Balmedie child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
Links Nursery Balmedie 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 Links Nursery Balmedie directly or using the enquiry form.
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On average, nursery costs £75 per day in Aberdeenshire, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Links Nursery Balmedie 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, Links Nursery Balmedie 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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