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.

9. Wester Coates Nursery School
Wester Coates Nursery School - Provider: Wester Coates Nursery School - Takes children under 3: Yes - Score: 22 - Date graded: 14/06/2019 Photo: Ian Rutherford

10. Pentland Primary School Nursery Class
Pentland Primary School Nursery Class - Provider: City of Edinburgh Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 22 - Date graded: 26/03/2019 | Google

11. Juniper Green Primary School Nursery Class
Juniper Green Primary School Nursery Class - Provider: City of Edinburgh Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 22 - Date graded: 18/02/2019 | Google

12. Hope Cottage Nursery School
Hope Cottage Nursery School - Provider: City of Edinburgh Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 22 - Date graded: 19/12/2017 | Google Maps


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