Nurseries in Currie
Currie is a well-established family suburb on the western edge of Edinburgh, known for its peaceful residential streets, strong school catchments, green spaces and village-like character. Postcodes such as EH14 cover the area, stretching from Curriehill and Riccarton Mains Road towards Hermiston, Juniper Green and Balerno. With many families, commuters and long-term residents living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Currie benefits from excellent transport links, including Curriehill railway station, frequent Lothian Buses routes, safe cycling paths and quick access to the A70 and the city bypass for commuting across Edinburgh and towards West Lothian. Families enjoy nearby parks, woodland walks, the Water of Leith walkway and easy access to the Pentland Hills. Its mix of traditional family houses, modern developments and quiet estates makes Currie a highly appealing choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision within a safe, green and well-connected community. EH14 helps define the wider residential and semi-rural zones, supporting convenient access to nurseries, schools and everyday amenities.
Parents in Currie 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
- 392 places
Nurseries near you in Currie
Frequently Asked Questions
In Currie, 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 Currie, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£95 per day**, depending on hours, meals, location and wrap-around services.
All nurseries in Currie 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
Currie 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
