# Early Days Nursery

Early Days Nursery is a nursery at 36 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5BJ, in Dean, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 110 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Early Days Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-nursery-cs2003011916  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 36 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5BJ
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 0131 226 6184
- Run by: [Early Days Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-days-nursery-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003011916

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 14 July 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 9 June 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003011916). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 1 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/81595)
- Who runs it: Private provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 36 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.948807,-3.218096

- Station: Haymarket, 0.2 miles
- Station: West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), 0.2 miles
- Station: Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), 0.8 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Old School Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Melville Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melville-street-nursery-cs2011281654) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Walker Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walker-street-nursery-cs2007156780) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dalry Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalry-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017020) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Forres Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-forres-street-cs2017354651) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tollcross Early Years Campus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollcross-early-years-campus-cs2003017041) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St. George's School for Girls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-school-for-girls-cs2003016180) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Early Days Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Early Days Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Early Days Nursery take?

Early Days Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Does Early Days Nursery offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Early Days Nursery?

Early Days Nursery is run by Early Days Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Early Days Nursery?

Haymarket is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Days Nursery?

You can call 0131 226 6184.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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