# Thrive Gillsland Manor House Thrive Gillsland Manor House is a nursery at 2 South Gillsland Road, Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5DE, in Merchiston, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 81 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. It is run by Thrive Childcare and Education Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-gillsland-manor-house-cs2015336532 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: 2 South Gillsland Road, Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5DE - Registered places: 81 - Phone: 01314 474 050 - Run by: [Thrive Childcare and Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited-sp2003002955) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2015336532 ## 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: - 2 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published - 30 January 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference CS2015336532). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 81 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: 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: 2 South Gillsland Road, Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5DE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.930065,-3.219684 - Station: Slateford, 0.9 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Harrison Park West, 0.3 miles - Park: Harrison Park East, 0.3 miles - Park: Morningside Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [George Watson's College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/george-watsons-college-cs2003016179) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Edinburgh Steiner School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edinburgh-steiner-school-cs2003016178) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Thrive Teviot House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-teviot-house-nursery-cs2015336531) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Craiglockhart Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craiglockhart-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2004074831) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Little Monkeys @ Craiglockhart](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-craiglockhart-cs2005101786) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Holy Corner Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-corner-community-playgroup-cs2003011945) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Thrive Gillsland Manor House's Care Inspectorate grades? Thrive Gillsland Manor House'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 Thrive Gillsland Manor House take? Thrive Gillsland Manor House is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 81 children at any one time. ### Does Thrive Gillsland Manor House 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 Thrive Gillsland Manor House? Thrive Gillsland Manor House is run by Thrive Childcare and Education Limited, which runs 15 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Thrive Gillsland Manor House? Slateford is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Thrive Gillsland Manor House? You can call 01314 474 050. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.