Nurseries in Liberton
Liberton is a popular residential area in south Edinburgh, known for its family-friendly neighbourhoods, good schools, open green spaces and easy access to key commuter routes. Postcodes such as EH16 and parts of EH17 cover the area, stretching from Liberton Brae and Kirkgate towards Alnwickhill, Mount Vernon, Burdiehouse and the edges of the Braid Hills. With a large number of families and long-term residents, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Liberton benefits from strong transport connections, including frequent Lothian Buses services to the city centre, walking and cycling routes, and quick road access to the A701, A720 city bypass and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Families enjoy large outdoor areas such as Braid Hills, Liberton Park and local play spaces. Its mix of traditional family houses, quiet estates and modern developments makes Liberton ideal for parents seeking reliable nursery provision within a calm, accessible and well-served community. EH16 and EH17 help define the area’s growing suburban and residential zones, supporting easy access to nurseries, schools and local amenities.
Parents in Liberton 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
- 652 places
Nurseries near you in Liberton
Frequently Asked Questions
In Liberton, 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 Liberton, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£90 per day**, depending on location, hours and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Liberton 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
Liberton 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
