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Nursery School in Murrayfield, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Highly regarded Montessori Nursery for children aged 2.5-6 years. Bespoke care with excellent ratios of 1:5, free-flow to outdoor space and lots of outdoor learning in beautiful grounds and nearby woodland. Builds confidence, independence and a love of learning. Parents say it is a transformational experience.
Everything you need to know at a glance
Type of Care
Nursery School
Age Range
2 years to 7 years
Registered Places
25
Care Inspectorate
Grade 5
Funded Hours
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What this nursery offers your child
Preschool
Preparing children aged 3–5 for school
Outdoor play area
Secure outdoor space for activities
Freshly prepared meals
Nutritious meals cooked on-site
Care Inspectorate Scotland assessment
Quality grades based on the 4 Key Questions
No complaints or enforcements in the last 3 years
Last inspected: 19 November 2018
View full reportGrades: 6 (Best) — 1 (Worst)
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Montessori Nursery School, Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 6AU
Free, no obligation — takes about 2 minutes
Funded Hours
Not accepted
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On-site parking
Convenient parking for drop-off and pick-up
Garden
Outdoor garden area for nature play
Secure entry
Controlled access to the premises
SEN support
Support for special educational needs
Parent app
Daily updates and photos via app
Open in holidays
Available during school holiday periods
Wheelchair accessible
Full accessibility for all children
Flexible pick-up
Choose your own collection time
Cooking activities
Children learn through hands-on cooking
Music & drama
Creative expression through performing arts
Languages
Early introduction to additional languages