# Headstart Nursery School at Leith

Headstart Nursery School at Leith is a nursery at 16 Queen Charlotte Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AT, in South Leith, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 70 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-school-at-leith-cs2007167787  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 16 Queen Charlotte Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AT
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01315 550 700
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2007167787

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 29 June 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 5 June 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 22 September 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference CS2007167787). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 June 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 70 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: Private 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: 16 Queen Charlotte Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.973641,-3.168964

- Station: The Shore (Edinburgh Trams), 0.1 miles
- Station: Foot of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), 0.2 miles
- Station: Port of Leith (Edinburgh Trams), 0.3 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tolbooth Wynd, under 0.1 miles
- Park: John's Place Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Leith Links, 0.1 miles
- Park: Henderson Gardens Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mill Lane Park, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wee Mack�s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wee-macks-cs2021000229) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Leith Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leith-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015838) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanwell Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanwell-nursery-school-cs2003015837) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Star of the Sea Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-of-the-sea-nursery-cs2003045925) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sgoil-araich Taobh na Pairce](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-taobh-na-pairce-cs2003046874) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Leith Academy Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leith-academy-community-nursery-cs2004078080) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Headstart Nursery School at Leith's Care Inspectorate grades?

Headstart Nursery School at Leith's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Headstart Nursery School at Leith take?

Headstart Nursery School at Leith is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Does Headstart Nursery School at Leith 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 Headstart Nursery School at Leith?

The Shore (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Headstart Nursery School at Leith?

You can call 01315 550 700.

## Sources

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

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