# Compass Playgroup

Compass Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Deanpark Primary School, Main Street, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7EQ, in Balerno, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 20 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/compass-playgroup-cs2003011882  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Deanpark Primary School, Main Street, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7EQ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01314 494 530
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003011882

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Adequate (3) 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:

- 17 September 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 18 August 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003011882). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 August 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 20 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Deanpark Primary School, Main Street, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.883894,-3.338456

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marchbank Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dean Park Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-park-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017022) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Jigsaw Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-nurseries-cs2009193074) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-nursery-cs2015336137) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Currie Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/currie-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2007161157) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Currie Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/currie-childrens-day-nursery-cs2008190468) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Nether Currie Primary Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nether-currie-primary-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2022000252) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Compass Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Compass Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Compass Playgroup take?

Compass Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Compass Playgroup 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 Compass Playgroup?

Curriehill is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Compass Playgroup?

You can call 01314 494 530.

## Sources

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

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