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Nurseries in Balerno

There are 15 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of Balerno, Edinburgh Lothian. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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15
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15 nurseries near Balerno

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Balerno, Edinburgh

Compass Playgroup

Deanpark Primary School, Main Street · EH14 7EQ

Under 0.1 miles from Balerno
Care InspectorateAdequateAug 2026Playgroup20 places

A playgroup in Edinburgh, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 20 places and run by Compass Playgroup Management Committee.

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Balerno, Edinburgh

Jigsaw Nurseries

5 & 32 Main Street, Balerno · EH14 7EQ

Under 0.1 miles from Balerno
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202160 places

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2021. Registered for 60 places and run by Jigsaw Nurseries Ltd.

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Childcare in Balerno at a glance

Ages taken
10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 15 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Funded early learning and childcare in Balerno is arranged through City of Edinburgh. All 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries in Balerno

Straight answers from the the Care Inspectorate register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 15 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of Balerno. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.