The Times and Sunday Times recently published statistics based on latest Care Inspectorate inspections, and, using the data, we’ve compiled this list of the 11 top-rated nurseries in Edinburgh.
The regulator awards grades ranging from six points for ‘excellent’ to one point for ‘unsatisfactory’, across the four categories of ‘setting’, ‘staff’, ‘leadership’ and ‘quality of ‘care, play and learning’ – leading to a maximum combined points total of 24.
Edinburgh and Glasgow boast the highest number of nurseries that scored 20 and above, indicating at least one their services was rated “excellent”, with 101 in Glasgow and 94 in Edinburgh.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 11 nurseries in Edinburgh with the highest Care Inspectorate ratings – and when they were last inspected.
5. Oxgangs After School Club
60 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9DS. Scored 24. Date graded: 10-Jan-2019. Photo: Google Street View
6. The Early Years Centre @ Craigroyston
67 Pennywell Road, Edinburgh EH4 4QP. Scored 24. Date graded: 06-Nov-2018. Photo: Google Street View
7. Forthview Out of School Provision
45A West Pilton Place, Gorgie EH4 4DF. Scored 24. Date graded: 04-May-2017. Photo: Google Street View
8. Balgreen Nursery School
175 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh EH11 3AT. Scored 24. Date graded: 26-Oct-2017 Photo: Google Street View