# Howden Playgroup

Howden Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at c/o Howden St Andrew's Primary School, Kingsport Avenue, Howden East, Livingston, EH54 6BW, in Howden, West Lothian. It is registered for 18 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howden-playgroup-cs2003011805  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Howden St Andrew's Primary School, Kingsport Avenue, Howden East, Livingston, EH54 6BW
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01506 435 520
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003011805

## 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 Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 16 June 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 21 May 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003011805). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 18 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: c/o Howden St Andrew's Primary School, Kingsport Avenue, Howden East, Livingston, EH54 6BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.893649,-3.512504

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Calgary Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Howden Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Almond Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toronto Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toronto-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003017501) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Howden St. Andrews Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howden-st-andrews-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003017494) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Inveralmond Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inveralmond-early-years-centre-cs2003016164) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fun Little Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-little-education-cs2021000080) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [First Steps Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-playgroup-cs2003012082) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Eliburn Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eliburn-nursery-class-cs2003044534) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many children can Howden Playgroup take?

Howden Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Does Howden 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 Howden Playgroup?

Livingston North is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Howden Playgroup?

You can call 01506 435 520.

## Sources

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

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