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The Scottish Childcare League Table 2025 was compiled using Care Inspectorate reports, and ranks 3,206 nurseries in Scotland from best to worst.
We’ve taken a look at the top rated nurseries in Edinburgh, two of which were named among the top 10 in the country.
Scroll through our gallery to see the 12 best nurseries in Edinburgh, according to the 2025 league table.
5. Greengables Nursery School
Greengables Nursery School - Provider: City of Edinburgh Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 23 - Date graded: 08/02/2019 Photo: Google Street View
6. Hailesland Early Years Centre
Hailesland Early Years Centre - Provider: City of Edinburgh Council - Takes children under 3: Yes - Score: 23 - Date graded: 13/07/2018 Photo: Google Street View
7. ESMS Junior School Nursery
ESMS Junior School Nursery - Provider: The Merchant Company Education Board - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 22 - Date graded: 24/09/2020 | Google
8. St. Leonards Nursery School
St. Leonards Nursery School - Provider: City of Edinburgh Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 22 - Date graded: 18/06/2019 | Google Maps