# Nurseries in Merchiston

We list 5 nurseries in Merchiston, with 450 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/merchiston  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 5
- Registered places: 450 (about 90 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [George Watson's College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/george-watsons-college-cs2003016179) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Edinburgh Steiner School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edinburgh-steiner-school-cs2003016178) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  |  |
| [Little Monkeys @ Craiglockhart](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-craiglockhart-cs2005101786) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  |  |
| [Thrive Gillsland Manor House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-gillsland-manor-house-cs2015336532) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Thrive Teviot House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-teviot-house-nursery-cs2015336531) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |

## Postcode districts

- [EH10](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh10.md) (19)
- [EH14](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh14.md) (17)

## Neighbouring areas

- [North Merchiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/north-merchiston.md) (1)
- [Gorgie](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/gorgie.md) (2)
- [Churchhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/churchhill.md) (3)
- [Bruntsfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/bruntsfield.md) (4)
- [Morningside](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/morningside.md) (2)
- [Fountainbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh/fountainbridge.md) (4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Merchiston?

We list 5 nurseries in Merchiston, with 450 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Merchiston?

Neighbouring areas include North Merchiston, Gorgie, Churchhill and Bruntsfield.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, public Google ratings and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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