# Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows

Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows is a nursery at 1 Wharton Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9FG, in Tollcross, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 48 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Dornal Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivy-kindergarten-the-meadows-cs2024000206  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 1 Wharton Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9FG
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01315631340
- Run by: [Dornal Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dornal-childcare-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2024000206

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 21 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 9 April 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference CS2024000206). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 48 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: 1 Wharton Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9FG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.943774,-3.197076

- Station: Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), 0.6 miles
- Station: West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), 0.7 miles
- Station: Edinburgh, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Meadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bruntsfield Links, 0.2 miles
- Park: West Princes Street Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: East Princes Street Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [George Heriot's School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/george-heriots-school-cs2003017027) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tollcross Early Years Campus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollcross-early-years-campus-cs2003017041) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Networking Key Services Limited (NKS)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/networking-key-services-limited-nks-cs2003012096) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-cs2018371940) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Forbes Childrens Nursery Bruntsfield Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forbes-childrens-nursery-bruntsfield-place-cs2009232622) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cowgate Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cowgate-under-5s-cs2003013983) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows take?

Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Does Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows 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 Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows?

Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows is run by Dornal Childcare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows?

Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows?

You can call 01315631340.

## Sources

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

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