Nurseries in Colinton
Colinton is a picturesque and highly desirable family suburb in south-west Edinburgh, known for its village charm, leafy streets, excellent schools and access to the Pentland Hills. Postcodes such as EH13 and parts of EH14 cover the area, stretching from Colinton Village and Spylaw Park towards Bonaly, Redford and Dreghorn. With many established families and professionals living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Colinton benefits from strong transport links, including frequent Lothian Buses routes, safe walking and cycling paths and quick road connections to the city bypass, A702 and routes towards the city centre. Families enjoy extensive green spaces, woodland walks, Colinton Dell and easy access to outdoor activities in the Pentlands. Its mix of traditional stone houses, spacious family homes and peaceful residential streets makes Colinton an ideal choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision within a calm, scenic and well-connected community. EH13 and EH14 help define the core residential and hillside zones, supporting convenient access to nurseries, schools and everyday amenities.
Parents in Colinton 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
- 556 places
Nurseries near you in Colinton
nuuri registered
59 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4.5 / 6 inspection score
16 July 2019
nuuri registered
71 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
17 April 2024
nuuri registered
34 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
5 / 6 inspection score
27 June 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
In Colinton, 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 Colinton, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, varying depending on hours, meals and wrap-around services.
All nurseries in Colinton 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
Colinton 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
