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Tynecastle Nursery School

Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL
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Care Inspectorate grades

What the official inspectors found, in plain words.

What the Care Inspectorate says

Graded Excellent

The Care Inspectorate found outstanding, sector-leading care. Few services reach this. This is its lowest grade across the four areas inspectors look at.

  • Care, play and learning6 · Excellent
  • Setting6 · Excellent
  • Staff team6 · Excellent
  • Leadership6 · Excellent
  • Grades published May 2019Read the report for what inspectors saw
  • Room for 55 childrenA mid-sized setting
  • NurseryAsk the nursery about its hours
More official details
Type of service
Day Care of Children · Nursery
Run by
City of Edinburgh Council · Local Authority
Registered
01/04/2002
Local council
City of Edinburgh
Care Inspectorate number
CS2003015866
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About Tynecastle Nursery School

Get a feel for the place before you visit.

A nursery in Edinburgh, graded Excellent by the Care Inspectorate in February 2019. Registered for 55 places and run by City of Edinburgh Council.

Picture an ordinary, lovely day.

Ask about routines, settling in and the little things your child loves.

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Hours & visiting

Opening times, and the questions worth asking when you go.

Opening hours

Ask the nurseryContact the nursery for its current daily schedule.

Hours to confirm. Confirm holidays, closures and current availability.

Good questions to bring

  • Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
  • Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
  • Inspection & registrationRead the latest Care Inspectorate report and ask what's changed since.
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Fees & funding

Estimate your costs, then ask for a breakdown that fits your sessions.

Funding & help with costs

What you can claim depends on your child's age and your circumstances. Check the official guidance, then ask the team:

  • Which funded sessions can you book?
  • What costs sit outside a funded place?
  • Do you work term-time or year-round?
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Location

Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL

Tynecastle Nursery School

Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod Street, Edinburgh
EH11 2NL

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Parent reviews

What families say about their time here.

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When you visit, ask the nursery whether you can speak to a family whose child goes there now.