# First Step Nursery

First Step Nursery is a nursery at 37 Galt Avenue, Musselburgh, EH21 8HU, in Pinkie Braes, East Lothian. It is registered for 26 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-nursery-cs2003042326  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 37 Galt Avenue, Musselburgh, EH21 8HU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01316 650 848
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003042326

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). 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 April 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 12 March 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003042326). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 26 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 22 January 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1969250)
- 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: 37 Galt Avenue, Musselburgh, EH21 8HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.941650,-3.026246

- Station: Wallyford, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pinkie Braes Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Levenhall Links, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Almond Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-park-nursery-cs2014323811) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pinkie St. Peter's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinkie-st-peters-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015820) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Loretto RC Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loretto-rc-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015819) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wallyford Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wallyford-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016996) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Burgh Primary School Nursery - Musselburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burgh-primary-school-nursery-musselburgh-cs2003016987) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Links Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/links-nursery-cs2009229781) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are First Step Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

First Step Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can First Step Nursery take?

First Step Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Does First Step Nursery 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 First Step Nursery?

Wallyford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Step Nursery?

You can call 01316 650 848.

## Sources

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

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