# The Forest Nursery at Merchiston

The Forest Nursery at Merchiston is a nursery at Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU, in Colinton, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 3 years.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-nursery-at-merchiston-cs2024000337  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01313122200
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2024000337

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference CS2024000337). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.911995,-3.253672

- Station: Kingsknowe, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells, 0.1 miles
- Park: Dovecot Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Spylaw Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stableroom Playgroup (SCIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stableroom-playgroup-scio-cs2021000181) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Colinton Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colinton-private-nursery-cs2010237324) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Colinton Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colinton-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015872) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Oxgangs Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxgangs-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017046) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Longstone Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longstone-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017042) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cranley Nursery Lanark Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranley-nursery-lanark-road-cs2015340044) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does The Forest Nursery at Merchiston take?

The Forest Nursery at Merchiston takes children aged from 3 years.

### How many children can The Forest Nursery at Merchiston take?

The Forest Nursery at Merchiston is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does The Forest Nursery at Merchiston 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.

### What is the nearest station to The Forest Nursery at Merchiston?

Kingsknowe is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Forest Nursery at Merchiston?

You can call 01313122200.

## Sources

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

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