# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in East Lothian

We list 4 nurseries in East Lothian that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 59 nurseries in the area. Across all 59 nurseries in East Lothian (0 full-day, 4 sessional) there are 3,233 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/sessional  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 59 (0 full-day · 4 sessional)
- Registered places: 3,233 (about 54 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dirleton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dirleton-playgroup-cs2016346785) | Sessional pre-school | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  |  |
| [Gullane Community Children's Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gullane-community-childrens-hub-cs2018370882) | Sessional pre-school | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  |  |
| [Longniddry Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longniddry-playgroup-cs2003013363) | Sessional pre-school | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |
| [Wallyford Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wallyford-playgroup-cs2003011971) | Sessional pre-school | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/sessional.md) (4)

## Areas within East Lothian

- [Haddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/haddington.md) (6)
- [Tranent](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/tranent.md) (5)
- [Musselburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/musselburgh.md) (3)
- [Wallyford](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/wallyford.md) (3)
- [Athelstaneford](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/athelstaneford.md) (2)
- [Cockenzie and Port Seton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/cockenzie-and-port-seton.md) (2)
- [Dunbar](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/dunbar.md) (2)
- [Fisherrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/fisherrow.md) (2)
- [Goose Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/goose-green.md) (2)
- [Longniddry](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/longniddry.md) (2)
- [North Berwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/north-berwick.md) (2)
- [Pinkie Braes](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/pinkie-braes.md) (2)
- [Prestonpans](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/prestonpans.md) (2)
- [Aberlady](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/aberlady.md) (1)
- [Belhaven](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/belhaven.md) (1)
- [Black House Steading](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/black-house-steading.md) (1)
- [Dirleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/dirleton.md) (1)
- [East Linton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/east-linton.md) (1)
- [Easter Pencaitland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/easter-pencaitland.md) (1)
- [Elphinstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/elphinstone.md) (1)
- [Gifford](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/gifford.md) (1)
- [Gullane](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/gullane.md) (1)
- [Hailes Terrace](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/hailes-terrace.md) (1)
- [Innerwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/innerwick.md) (1)
- [Macmerry](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/macmerry.md) (1)
- [Meadowmill Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/meadowmill-cottage.md) (1)
- [New Mains](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/new-mains.md) (1)
- [Old Craighall](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/old-craighall.md) (1)
- [Ormiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/ormiston.md) (1)
- [Pinkie](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/pinkie.md) (1)
- [Preston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/preston.md) (1)
- [Saltcoats Steading](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/saltcoats-steading.md) (1)
- [Stanley Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/stanley-place.md) (1)
- [Stoneyhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/stoneyhill.md) (1)
- [Stoneyhill Steading](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/stoneyhill-steading.md) (1)
- [West Barns](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/west-barns.md) (1)
- [Whitecraig](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/east-lothian/whitecraig.md) (1)

## Postcode districts

- [EH21](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh21.md) (18)
- [EH31](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh31.md) (2)
- [EH32](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh32.md) (9)
- [EH33](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh33.md) (7)
- [EH34](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh34.md) (1)
- [EH35](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh35.md) (1)
- [EH39](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh39.md) (6)
- [EH40](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh40.md) (1)
- [EH41](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh41.md) (9)
- [EH42](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/eh42.md) (6)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Midlothian](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/midlothian.md) (58)
- [City of Edinburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/city-of-edinburgh.md) (223)
- [Fife](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/fife.md) (154)
- [Scottish Borders](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/scottish-borders.md) (68)
- [West Lothian](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/west-lothian.md) (90)
- [Falkirk](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/falkirk.md) (65)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in East Lothian?

We list 4 nurseries in East Lothian that match: sessional / pre-school.

### How many nurseries are there in East Lothian?

We list 59 nurseries in East Lothian: 0 full-day and 4 sessional, with 3,233 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near East Lothian?

Neighbouring areas include Midlothian, City of Edinburgh, Fife and Scottish Borders.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
