With six locations across Edinburgh, Early Days Nurseries delivers high-quality early education in the West End and Stockbridge. Its award-recognised approach combines care and learning through a team of skilled practitioners.
Purpose-built gardens and sensory rooms create engaging spaces for play and exploration. Children benefit from activities such as dance, swimming, yoga, and music, alongside outdoor learning through forest school and coastal visits.
Meals are freshly prepared using guidance from a qualified...
Funding & Fees
8am – 6pm at £83 per day
Full Time: £1798.33 per month, discounted to £1778.33 per month
5 - £1778.33
4 - £1438.66
3 - £1079.00
2 - £719.33
1 - £359.66
Breakfast, lunch, tea and two snacks daily
All milk, formula milk, nappies, and wipes
Other experiences and consumables
Fees are calculated on a 52-week year basis and are payable in advance by Standing Order, through our App,
and/or via Childcare Vouchers. Payments are due on the 1st of each month for the month ahead.
There is no charge to make an enquiry or join our waitlist, as we want families to feel free to explore their
options without any commitment at this stage.
We aim to contact families around 3 months before their planned start date. If we’re able to offer you a place,
a £150 non-refundable enrolment fee will then be required to secure it. This covers the administrative work
involved in preparing for your child’s start and settling-in sessions.
All extra sessions must be agreed in advance with a member of staff at our Head Office, located at 10 Walker
Street. Payment is required at the time of booking and can be made through our App or directly into our
account, using your child’s name as the reference.
Early Days Nursery offer a 10% sibling discount applied to the eldest child's nursery fees, starting from the first
full month of their placement.
As a Partnership Nursery with the City of Edinburgh Council, we provide funded hours for eligible children from
the term after their third birthday. For more information on Early Years Funding, please contact our accounts
department.
Contact Early Days Nursery to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Early Days Nursery Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Allan (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 42
Total Places for Children
- 110
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- 25th & 26th December & 1st & 2nd January
Early Days Nursery Reviews (7)
Early Days Nursery has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.780) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Early Days Nursery has 7 reviews.
Our daughter attends Pre-school Early days and we have been enjoying their good organisation and communication. Our daughter seems to really like her time there and we're also very happy that she can take part into the activities offered on different days of the week. All around, we're very happy with the staff and what she can do and learn there.
Really appreciated this! Can't wait to keep learning more with your child and look forward to getting her ready for school.
Jose Cruz
I absolutely love this nursery. We originally were going to move my son to a closer one when a space became available but it would have broken my heart as he loves the staff (as do I!) so much! They are professional, have open ended communication, super friendly and my little boy who has been going for nearly 3 years now loves it.
Jose Cruz
The staff in all the rooms have been brilliant, reassuring and caring. The facilities are great - outside space, sensory room and in house catering with lots of trips and outings. I have recommended this nursery to friends and colleagues. It's also a lovely community that has been created as well.
Jose Cruz
The staff have looked after all 3 of my girls. 2 of which have gone to the nursery since they were 4 months old. I've always felt completely happy leaving my girls at the nursery. The staff are all so caring and friendly. It's also very easy to book an ad hoc extra day when needed which is great. The admin staff are always very helpful.
Jose Cruz
I honestly cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. From the very beginning, the management team have been exceptional-professional, supportive, and truly passionate about what they do. It's clear that they set a wonderful tone that carries through to every member of staff.
The staff themselves are absolutely incredible. They are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development and happiness. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter is in such a nurturing and positive environment every day.
What really sets this nursery apart is the range of opportunities they provide for the children. From swimming and forest school to ballet, they offer such a rich and varied experience that goes far beyond standard childcare. The regular excursions are another highlight-trips to the zoo, museums, and even the beach create such exciting and memorable experiences for the children.
I would highly recommend it to any parent.
Jose Cruz
My daughter absolutely loves going in every day and has come on so much since starting, more confident, chatty, and always excited to tell me about her day.
It just has such a warm, friendly feel to it, like a little family. I'd definitely recommend it to any parent.
Jose Cruz
Fantastic nursery from baby to pre-school. Huge amount of stimulus from sensory areas to trips to the Botanics to helping teach my little boy the alphabet, numbers and even basic Spanish. Completely impressed. He has left a confident and able wee boy in no short thanks to the team at Early Days.
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Meet the Team (1)
I value the strong, trusting relationships I build with children and love getting to know each of their unique personalities. Creating a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment, where children feel safe, confident and excited to explore is something I care about deeply and it is a privilege to play a role in such an important stage of their lives.
Since joining in 2000, I have progressed through a variety of roles and have earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Practice from the University of Glasgow. Now, as Nursery Manager, I am dedicated to supporting my team in delivering the highest quality care and education. I am passionate about fostering an inclusive, nurturing setting where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions about Early Days Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Early Days Nursery accepts?
Early Days Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Early Days Nursery Open?
Early Days Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Early Days Nursery have capacity for?
Early Days Nursery has capacity for a total of 110 Children.
How far is Early Days Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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