Nurseries and childcare

Find early learning and childcare

Find out about the nurseries and other types of childcare in Edinburgh

Nursery places for three and four year olds

Get details on choosing and applying for nursery

Nursery places for two year olds

Find out if you can get a funded nursery place for your two year old

Best Start Grant

Get funds to support your child in the early years

Expanding funded early learning and childcare

Read our plans to expand funded nursery hours from 600 to 1,140 hours

Defer entry to P1

Request an extra year of early learning and childcare before your child starts school

Gaelic in pre-school

Get details on applying for a nursery or playgroup with Gaelic provision

Nursery inspection reports

Read reports on childcare providers