# Start Bright Nursery

Start Bright Nursery is a nursery at 449 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7JG, in Moredun, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 66 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-bright-nursery-cs2012313063  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 449 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7JG
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01316 294 948
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2012313063

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). 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:

- 24 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 26 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference CS2012313063). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 66 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): Improvement Required (inspected 2 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/896692)
- 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: 449 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.910979,-3.141032

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moredun Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Moredunvale Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ferniehill Community Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fernieside Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Drum Park, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spinney Lane Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinney-lane-nursery-school-cs2003015860) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Craigour Park Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craigour-park-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003053485) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pinocchio's Children's Nursery - Gilmerton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinocchios-childrens-nursery-gilmerton-cs2008174605) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-childrens-nursery-limited-cs2021000362) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Carebears Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carebears-childrens-nursery-cs2019377939) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-cs2012306096) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Start Bright Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Start Bright Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Start Bright Nursery take?

Start Bright Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Does Start Bright 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.

### How do I contact Start Bright Nursery?

You can call 01316 294 948.

## Sources

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

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