Little Monkeys Nursery

Little Monkeys Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 10 February 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.

Little Monkeys Nursery is registered for up to 60 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.

Little Monkeys 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 Little Monkeys Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.

Three of the closest alternatives to Little Monkeys Nursery in Liberton and Edinburgh are Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Nursery and Preschool (£78 per day, Good rating, 2.3 km away), Morningside Children's Nursery (£79 per day, Good rating, 2.8 km away), and Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare (£76 per day, Good rating, 3.2 km away). All three are rated Good by Care Inspectorate Scotland. All three accept children aged 3 months to 5 years. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Liberton page.

On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.

Little Monkeys 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, Little Monkeys 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.