Nurseries in Barnton
Barnton is an affluent and highly sought-after residential area in north-west Edinburgh, known for its quiet leafy streets, spacious family homes, golf courses and close proximity to green open spaces. Postcodes such as EH4 cover the area, stretching from Barnton Avenue and Queensferry Road towards Davidson’s Mains, Cammo, Cramond and Blackhall. With many established families and professionals living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Barnton benefits from excellent transport links, including frequent Lothian Buses services into the city centre, safe cycling routes and quick road access along Queensferry Road, the A90 towards Fife and the city bypass. Families enjoy access to Corstorphine Hill, Cammo Estate, Cramond Beach and wide open parks ideal for outdoor activities. Its mix of detached family houses, modern developments and peaceful residential streets makes Barnton an attractive choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a calm, spacious and well-connected community. EH4 helps define the core suburban and green-belt-adjacent zones, supporting easy access to nurseries, schools and everyday amenities.
Parents in Barnton typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,097 places
Nurseries near you in Barnton
nuuri registered
12 places
Ages 4 months to 5 years
4.25 / 6 inspection score
8 January 2025
nuuri registered
120 places
Ages 9 months to 5 years
4.25 / 6 inspection score
28 August 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
In Barnton, children may start private nursery care from around 3 months old depending on the setting; funded early learning and childcare begins **the term after a child’s 3rd birthday** under Scotland’s national entitlement.
Children aged 3 and 4 (and eligible 2-year-olds) receive up to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare each year, delivered across partner nurseries and council settings.
For children under 3, families pay privately for childcare. In Barnton, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, varying depending on hours, meals and wrap-around care.
All nurseries in Barnton are regulated by the **Care Inspectorate**, with additional oversight from the **City of Edinburgh Council** for funded placements.
Ask about staff-child ratios, qualifications, daily routines, how transitions are managed, how funded hours are applied, additional fees, communication methods, and whether the nursery accepts salary sacrifice childcare fee schemes.
Applying for funding
Barnton is covered by City of Edinburgh Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the City of Edinburgh Council website
