Nurseries in Duddingston
Duddingston is a peaceful and historic residential area in east Edinburgh, known for its village character, scenic surroundings and strong family appeal. Postcodes such as EH15 and parts of EH8 cover the area, stretching from Duddingston Village and Holyrood Park towards Bingham, Northfield, Piersfield and the edges of Portobello. With many families and long-term residents, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Duddingston benefits from excellent transport connections, including frequent Lothian Buses routes, cycling paths, and quick access to the A1, A199 and the city bypass. Families enjoy extensive outdoor space in Holyrood Park, Duddingston Loch, Figgate Park and nearby coastal areas. Its mix of traditional cottages, modern family homes and quiet residential streets makes Duddingston an attractive choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision within a calm, scenic and well-connected community. EH15 and EH8 help define the core village, park-side and coastal zones, supporting easy access to nurseries, schools and local amenities.
Parents in Duddingston 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
- 450 places
Nurseries near you in Duddingston
Frequently Asked Questions
In Duddingston, 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 Duddingston, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£90 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Duddingston 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
Duddingston 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
