Nurseries in Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is one of Edinburgh’s most desirable family neighbourhoods, known for its vibrant high street, leafy residential streets and close-knit community feel. Postcodes such as EH10 and parts of EH3 and EH9 cover the area, stretching from Bruntsfield Place and the Meadows towards Morningside, Merchiston and Holy Corner. With many families, professionals and students living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Bruntsfield benefits from excellent transport links, including frequent Lothian Buses services into the city centre, well-used cycling routes and quick access to the A702 and city bypass. Families enjoy green spaces such as Bruntsfield Links, the Meadows and nearby parks, making the area especially popular for outdoor play. Its mix of traditional tenements, townhouses and family homes, alongside strong local amenities, makes Bruntsfield an attractive choice for parents seeking reliable nursery options in a lively and well-connected community. EH10, EH9 and EH3 help define the residential and academic zones, supporting easy access to nurseries, schools and local services.
Parents in Bruntsfield 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
- 2,329 places
Nurseries near you in Bruntsfield
nuuri registered
55 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
12 June 2018
nuuri registered
143 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
17 May 2024
nuuri registered
126 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
1 February 2019
nuuri registered
32 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
4.75 / 6 inspection score
27 March 2025
nuuri registered
56 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4.25 / 6 inspection score
29 May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bruntsfield, 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 Bruntsfield, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, varying depending on hours, meals and wrap-around services.
All nurseries in Bruntsfield 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
Bruntsfield 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
