# Fort Early Years Centre

Fort Early Years Centre is a nursery at 25 North Fort Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4HF, in Hamilton Wynd, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 99 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2018) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by City of Edinburgh Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fort-early-years-centre-cs2003015652  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 25 North Fort Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4HF
- Registered places: 99
- Phone: 01315 544 077
- Run by: [City of Edinburgh Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-of-edinburgh-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015652

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2018) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team 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:

- 30 November 2018: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 11 October 2018: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015652). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2018). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 99 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): Improvement Required (inspected 9 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/662382)
- 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: 25 North Fort Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.976435,-3.185938

- Station: Newhaven (Edinburgh Trams), 0.3 miles
- Station: Ocean Terminal (Edinburgh Trams), 0.4 miles
- Station: Foot of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Junction Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Keddie Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coalie Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Taylor Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Summerside Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerside-kindergarten-limited-cs2014325935) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bonnington House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonnington-house-nursery-cs2015339281) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Cross Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-cross-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017033) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oganan Dhun Eideann](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oganan-dhun-eideann-cs2013315937) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ Newhaven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-newhaven-cs2003011942) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sgoil-araich Taobh na Pairce](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-taobh-na-pairce-cs2003046874) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fort Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Fort Early Years Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2018) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Fort Early Years Centre take?

Fort Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 99 children at any one time.

### Does Fort Early Years Centre 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 Fort Early Years Centre?

Fort Early Years Centre is run by City of Edinburgh Council, which runs 106 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Fort Early Years Centre?

Newhaven (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fort Early Years Centre?

You can call 01315 544 077.

## Sources

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

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