For little ones. For big decisions. For you.Find their happy place

Nurseries in Kirkliston

There are 21 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of Kirkliston, Edinburgh Lothian. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
21
After-school clubs
4

21 nurseries near Kirkliston

Within 3 miles, closest first.
Distance
Child's age
Ofsted rating
Dalmeny, South Queensferry

Nippers Nursery

Verdun Villa, 18-19 Main Street · EH30 9TU

2.1 miles from Kirkliston
Care InspectorateGoodSep 202552 places

A nursery in South Queensferry, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2025. Registered for 52 places and run by Nippers Nursery Limited.

Ages
Ask the nursery
Hours
Ask the nursery
Almond, South Queensferry

Rosebery Playgroup

Rosebery Hall, High Street · EH30 9LL

2.4 miles from Kirkliston
Care InspectorateGoodMay 2024Playgroup30 places

A playgroup in South Queensferry, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Rosebery Playgroup Parents Committee.

Ages
Ask the nursery
Hours
Ask the nursery

Childcare in Kirkliston at a glance

Ages taken
15 list babies under 2, 15 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 21 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 Kirkliston 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 Kirkliston

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

There are 21 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of Kirkliston. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.