# Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service

Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service is a nursery at Blindwells Primary School, Princes Way, Blindwells, Prestonpans, EH32 9GS, in Meadowmill Cottage, East Lothian. It is registered for 92 children. It is run by East Lothian Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blindwells-early-learning-and-childcare-service-cs2025000335  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Blindwells Primary School, Princes Way, Blindwells, Prestonpans, EH32 9GS
- Registered places: 92
- Run by: [East Lothian Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-lothian-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2025000335

## 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 July 2025 (Reference CS2025000335). 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: 92 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 6 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1857580)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. 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: Blindwells Primary School, Princes Way, Blindwells, Prestonpans, EH32 9GS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.955792,-2.947853

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sanderson's Wynd Primary School (Early Years Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandersons-wynd-primary-school-early-years-centre-cs2008181367) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Argyle Bridge Children's Nursery - Bridge Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/argyle-bridge-childrens-nursery-bridge-street-cs2026000259) | Care Inspectorate: no grades yet |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Martin's Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016992) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Argyle Bridge Children's Nursery - Haddington Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/argyle-bridge-childrens-nursery-haddington-road-cs2018367875) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cockenzie Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cockenzie-nursery-class-cs2003015822) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Seahorse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-cs2003012099) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service take?

Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Does Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service 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 Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service?

Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service is run by East Lothian Council, which runs 34 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Blindwells Early Learning and Childcare Service?

Prestonpans is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

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

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