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Nursery School in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
St. Leonard's Nursery School in Edinburgh was built in 1939 as part of the pioneering nursery school movement inspired by Froebel, Margaret McMillan, and Montessori, and is now aligned with Sciennes Primary School. The nursery provides flexible, high-quality learning experiences in a caring environment where play is valued and each child's individual needs are met through a collaborative approach between children, parents, carers, and staff.
Everything you need to know at a glance
Type of Care
Nursery School
Age Range
6 weeks to 5 years
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Registered Places
64
Care Inspectorate
Grade 6
Funded Hours
Accepted
Curriculum
Montessori
What this nursery offers your child
Baby room
Dedicated space for children 0–2 years
Preschool
Preparing children aged 3–5 for school
SEN support
Support for special educational needs
Wheelchair accessible
Full accessibility for all children
Care Inspectorate Scotland assessment
Quality grades based on the 4 Key Questions
No complaints or enforcements in the last 3 years
Last inspected: 24 February 2025
View full reportGrades: 6 (Best) — 1 (Worst)
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6 West Adam Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9SY
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