Our Top 5 Private Nurseries in Edinburgh's Stockbridge & Inverleith Area

Choosing the perfect nursery is a top priority for new parents, whether you are returning to work or seeking social and educational opportunities for your child. This guide highlights several reputable, established private nurseries in Edinburgh's Stockbridge & Inverleith area; we recommend visiting to take a look around.

This feature is based on the Nursery Guide's 20+ years of listing nurseries in our guide. We've selected established nurseries with good reputations, only including those scoring 'Very Good' or higher using the Care Inspectors ratings within our Nursery Guide Ratings framework . We've selected a range of nurseries: some are open all year round for babies to five-year-olds, while others operate during term times only and accept slightly older children.

Also before you visit the nursery, take a look at our NURSERY CHECKLIST and pick a few questions you feel are important to you and your family to ask the nursery during your visit. Remember to trust your instincts and ask other parents for their comments.

See The 2025 Nursery Guide Magazine for the full listings for the full listings of over 150 state and private nurseries.

1. Doune Terrace Nursery

9c Doune Terrace, EH3 6DY

0131 226 5751

enquiries@earlydaysnurseries.org.uk

Capacity 69

Age 0-5 years

8am-6pm

£80 Full Day (funding available for 3 & 4 yr olds)

Includes: Nappies, Breakfast, hot lunch, snacks and tea

Outdoor Experiences: Lovely play area, Forest Schools, Coastal Classroom. Specialists & Extra Activities: Swimming, baby massage, music, languages, yoga & mindfulness .

Ratings: 5,5,5,6 = 21 Excellent (Aug 2015 & Feb 2018)

2. Edinburgh Academy Nursery

10 Arboretum Road,EH3 5PL

0131 624 4987

admissions@edinburghacademy.org.uk

Capacity 100

Age 2yrs - 5yrs

8.25-12pm/3pm Term Times

(8am- 6pm) Wrap around care and holiday club

£2,571 - £5,248 Per Term

Includes: Hot lunch and Snacks

Outdoor Experiences: Lovely all weather play area, forest and adventure playground, outdoor classroom Specialists & Extra Activities: Music, French, Science and Outdoor Learning Specialists.

Ratings: 4,4,5,5 = 18 Very Good (Jun 2024)