Nurseries in Morningside
Morningside is one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after family areas, known for its leafy residential streets, well-rated schools, independent shops and strong community feel. Postcodes such as EH10 and parts of EH9 cover the neighbourhood, stretching from Bruntsfield and Greenhill through to Comiston and the Braid Hills. With many young families, professionals and academics living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. The area benefits from excellent transport links into the city centre, including frequent Lothian Buses routes, pleasant walking and cycling connections, and quick road access towards the city bypass for commuting further afield. Families enjoy proximity to green spaces such as the Hermitage of Braid and Braidburn Valley Park, making the area particularly popular for outdoor-oriented parents. Its mix of traditional tenements, modern family homes and quiet side streets makes Morningside ideal for those seeking reliable childcare options within a calm, well-serviced community. EH9 and EH10 help define central and south-west parts of the neighbourhood, supporting easy access to nurseries, schools and local amenities.
Parents in Morningside 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
- 1,437 places
Nurseries near you in Morningside
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
Frequently Asked Questions
In Morningside, 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 Morningside, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£95 per day**, with variations for session lengths, extra services and wrap-around care.
All nurseries in Morningside 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
Morningside 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
