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The Montessori Nursery School

Montessori Nursery School, Church of the Good Shepherd, 13a Murrayfield Avenue, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 6AU

Opening hoursOpen from 08:15 to 15:00
Capacity25 places
Inspection score5/6 inspection score

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 19 November 2018

Last updated

About this Murrayfield, Edinburgh Nursery

Description

The Montessori Nursery School is a warm, happy and welcoming learning environments for children aged from 2.5 to 6 years. Located close to the city centre, in beautiful, leafy Murrayfield, this hidden gem has been providing outstanding Montessori education for over 35 years.

Highly experience Montessori trained teachers.

Individualised learning with excellent 1:5 ratios.

Wonderful multi cultural community of families and staff.

Beautiful grounds, nearby woodland and riverside areas.

Art, music, cooking, nature school, capoeira, Spanish woven into sessions.

Discounts

Yes, on application.

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Upcoming event

  • Open Day on Saturday 26 September 2026

    10:00 to 12:00Montessori Nursery School, Church of the Good Shepherd, 13a Murrayfield Avenue, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 6AU

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about The Montessori Nursery School.

The Montessori Nursery School was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 19 November 2018 with an overall inspection score of 5/6.
The Montessori Nursery School is open 8:15am - 3pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for The Montessori Nursery School is 3 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
The Montessori Nursery School adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.
Three of the closest alternatives to The Montessori Nursery School in Corstorphine and Edinburgh are St George's Little Dragons Nursery (£2,632 per day, 5/6 inspection score, 0.3 km away), Bright Horizons@Gogarburn (£70 per day, 4/6 inspection score, 0.5 km away), and Early Days Nursery (£83 per day, 5/6 inspection score, 1.2 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Corstorphine page.
On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.
The Montessori Nursery School follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, The Montessori Nursery School records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.

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