Nurseries in Fairmilehead
Fairmilehead is a popular family suburb on the southern edge of Edinburgh, known for its spacious residential streets, excellent schools, access to the Pentland Hills and strong community feel. Postcodes such as EH10 and parts of EH13 cover the area, stretching from Oxgangs Road and Buckstone towards Mortonhall, Swanston and the Braid Hills. With many families and long-term residents, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Fairmilehead benefits from strong transport links, including frequent Lothian Buses services into the city centre, cycle routes, and quick road access to the A702, A703 and the city bypass for wider commuting. Families enjoy extensive green spaces such as the Braid Hills, Mortonhall Estate and the nearby Pentland Hills, making the area especially attractive for outdoor-oriented parents. Its mix of well-established family homes, quiet streets and easy access to amenities makes Fairmilehead an excellent choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a calm, safe and well-connected community. EH10 and EH13 help define the core suburban and hillside zones, supporting convenient access to nurseries, schools and everyday services.
Parents in Fairmilehead 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
- 1,174 places
Nurseries near you in Fairmilehead
nuuri registered
55 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
12 June 2018
nuuri registered
143 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
17 May 2024
nuuri registered
126 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
1 February 2019
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 Fairmilehead, 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 Fairmilehead, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around care.
All nurseries in Fairmilehead 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
Fairmilehead 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
