Do nurseries in Dunbar offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare. Ask each setting which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in Dunbar?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Care Inspectorate grades and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in Dunbar

There are 12 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of Dunbar, Edinburgh Lothian. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingDunbarEast Lothian · EH42 1LU

Dunbar, East Lothian

Stepping Stones Nursery

56 Warrender Crescent, Dunbar · EH42 1LU

0.2 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateWeakMay 202620 places

A nursery in Dunbar, graded Weak by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 20 places and run by Stepping Stones Nursery Dunbar Ltd.

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Directory listingDunbarEast Lothian · EH42 1JP

Dunbar, East Lothian

Cherrytrees Children's Nursery - Dunbar

3 Abbey Road, Dunbar · EH42 1JP

0.5 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateAdequateJun 202683 places

A nursery in Dunbar, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 83 places and run by Cherrytrees Childrens Nurseries Limited.

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Directory listingDunbarEast Lothian · EH42 1DG

Dunbar, East Lothian

Dunbar Primary School Nursery

Lammermuir Crescent, Dunbar · EH42 1DG

0.6 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateGoodOct 2024170 places

A nursery in Dunbar, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2024. Registered for 170 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Directory listingMyresideDunbar · EH42 1RF

Myreside, Dunbar

Dunbar Private Nursery

EH42 1RF

0.6 miles from Dunbar

Not yet graded32 places

A nursery in Dunbar. Registered for 32 places and run by Dunbar Private Nursery Ltd.

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Directory listingWest BarnsDunbar · EH42 1TZ

West Barns, Dunbar

West Barns Primary School Nursery

Forth View, West Barns · EH42 1TZ

1.3 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateVery goodJun 202240 places

A nursery in Dunbar, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2022. Registered for 40 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Directory listingInnerwickDunbar · EH42 1SD

Innerwick, Dunbar

Innerwick Primary School Nursery

Kirk Brae, Innerwick · EH42 1SD

3.5 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateVery goodApr 201920 places

A nursery in Dunbar, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2019. Registered for 20 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Directory listingEast LintonEast Lothian · EH40 3AJ

East Linton, East Lothian

East Linton Primary School Nursery

School Road, East Linton · EH40 3AJ

5.5 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateVery goodJun 202624 places

A nursery in East Linton, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 24 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Directory listingEast BerwickshireCockburnspath · TD13 5XY

East Berwickshire, Cockburnspath

Cockburnspath Nursery

Cockburnspath Primary School, Callander Place · TD13 5XY

7.2 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202230 places

A nursery in Cockburnspath, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Scottish Borders Council.

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Directory listingNorth BerwickEast Lothian · EH39 4QZ

North Berwick, East Lothian

Law Primary School Nursery

Law Primary School, Haddington Road · EH39 4QZ

8.9 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateGoodJun 2026120 places

A nursery in North Berwick, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 120 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Directory listingAthelstanefordNorth Berwick · EH39 5BE

Athelstaneford, North Berwick

Athelstaneford Primary School Nursery

EH39 5BE

9.0 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateVery goodNov 201920 places

A nursery in North Berwick, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2019. Registered for 20 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Directory listingAthelstanefordNorth Berwick · EH39 5BE

Athelstaneford, North Berwick

Caz's Kiddies In The Country

Elwyn, Athelstaneford · EH39 5BE

9.0 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202532 places

A nursery in North Berwick, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 32 places and run by Caz's Kiddies Limited.

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Directory listingNorth BerwickEast Lothian · EH39 4NX

North Berwick, East Lothian

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery (Scotland) Ltd

28 St Andrew Street, North Berwick · EH39 4NX

9.2 miles from Dunbar

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202360 places

A nursery in North Berwick, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 60 places and run by The Pumpkin Patch Nursery (Scotland) Limited.

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Childcare in Dunbar at a glance

Ages taken: 6 list babies under 2, 6 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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 Dunbar is arranged through East Lothian. 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

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in Dunbar

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

There are 12 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of Dunbar. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in Dunbar

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Stepping Stones Nursery

Cherrytrees Children's Nursery - Dunbar

Dunbar Primary School Nursery

Dunbar Private Nursery

West Barns Primary School Nursery

Innerwick Primary School Nursery

East Linton Primary School Nursery

Cockburnspath Nursery

Law Primary School Nursery

Athelstaneford Primary School Nursery

Caz's Kiddies In The Country

The Pumpkin Patch Nursery (Scotland) Ltd

Childcare in Dunbar at a glance

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