# Links Nursery

Links Nursery is a nursery at 8 Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SD, in Goose Green, East Lothian. It is registered for 101 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Links Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/links-nursery-cs2009229781  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 8 Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SD
- Registered places: 101
- Phone: 01316 650 008
- Run by: [Links Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/links-nurseries-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2009229781

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 3 October 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 24 August 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference CS2009229781). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 101 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 11 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1969241)
- 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: 8 Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.947604,-3.046852

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fisherrow Links Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Levenhall Links, 0.2 miles
- Park: River Esk Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thrive Childcare and Education Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-childcare-and-education-musselburgh-nature-kindergarten-cs2015338420) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Loretto RC Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loretto-rc-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015819) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Loretto Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loretto-pre-school-cs2019373560) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Burgh Primary School Nursery - Musselburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burgh-primary-school-nursery-musselburgh-cs2003016987) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Musselburgh Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/musselburgh-private-nursery-cs2008177160) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Links Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Links Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Links Nursery take?

Links Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 101 children at any one time.

### Does Links 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.

### Who runs Links Nursery?

Links Nursery is run by Links Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Links Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Links Nursery?

You can call 01316 650 008.

## Sources

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

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