Nurseries in Blackhall
Blackhall is a well-established family neighbourhood in north-west Edinburgh, known for its quiet residential streets, excellent schools, green spaces and strong community feel. Postcodes such as EH4 cover the area, stretching from Craigcrook Road and Hillhouse Road towards Davidson’s Mains, Drylaw and Ravelston. With many families and professionals living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Blackhall benefits from strong transport links, including frequent Lothian Buses routes into the city centre, safe cycling paths and quick road access to Queensferry Road and the city bypass. Families enjoy spacious parks, the nearby Corstorphine Hill nature reserve and access to well-rated primary schools. Its mix of traditional villas, modern homes and leafy streets makes Blackhall a popular choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision within a safe and well-connected community. EH4 helps define the core residential area, supporting convenient access to childcare settings, schools and everyday amenities.
Parents in Blackhall typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,097 places
Nurseries near you in Blackhall
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 Blackhall, 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 Blackhall, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, with variations depending on hours, meals and wrap-around care.
All nurseries in Blackhall 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
Blackhall 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
