Nurseries in Edzell
Edzell is a rural village in north-west Angus, surrounded by countryside and farmland. It offers a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle for families preferring rural living, with access to local amenities and services within the village and nearby towns.
Parents in Edzell typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 113 places
Nurseries near you in Edzell
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Angus typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. Council early years settings generally begin from age 3, depending on eligibility and capacity.
In Scotland, all children are entitled to 1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare per year from the term after their 3rd birthday. Eligible 2-year olds may also qualify based on income, disability or care-experience criteria. Funding can be used in council nurseries, private nurseries, childminders and blended models. Angus Council manages funded placements, applications and allocation. Parents can also use Tax-Free Childcare, which provides a 20% government top-up on childcare spending up to £2,000 per child, per year.
Private nursery fees in Angus tend to range between £55–£75 per day. Rural villages like Edzell may have lower demand, which can moderate costs but also limit availability.
All nurseries in Angus are regulated by the Care Inspectorate. Funded hours delivery and admissions are overseen by Angus Council.
Ask about transport to bigger towns, flexibility of childcare hours, outdoor/rural play access, meal provisioning and waiting list practices due to limited local supply.
Applying for funding
Edzell is covered by Angus Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Angus Council website
