Nurseries in Corstorphine
Corstorphine is a popular family-friendly suburb in the west of Edinburgh, known for its quiet residential streets, excellent schools, strong community feel and easy access to parks and green spaces. Postcodes such as EH12 and parts of EH4 and EH5 cover the wider area, stretching from Corstorphine High Street towards South Gyle, Craigmount and Clermiston. With many families and commuters based here, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. The area benefits from excellent transport links, including frequent Lothian Buses services, tram connections to the city centre and airport, and quick road access to the A8 and city bypass. Families enjoy Corstorphine Hill, local playparks and nearby attractions like Edinburgh Zoo. Its mix of traditional homes, modern developments and well-serviced neighbourhoods makes Corstorphine ideal for parents seeking reliable nursery options within a safe, well-connected community. EH12 and surrounding postcodes help define access across both residential and commercial zones, supporting convenient routes to childcare settings and everyday amenities.
Parents in Corstorphine 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
- 3,714 places
Nurseries near you in Corstorphine
nuuri registered
56 places
Ages 32 months to 5 years
4.75 / 6 inspection score
20 September 2022
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 Corstorphine, 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 Corstorphine, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, with costs varying depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Corstorphine 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
Corstorphine 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
