# Little Acorns Childcare

Little Acorns Childcare is a sessional pre-school at East Craigs Church Centre, Bughtlin Market, East Criags, Edinburgh, EH12 8XP, in Bughtlin, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 40 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-cs2023000091  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: East Craigs Church Centre, Bughtlin Market, East Criags, Edinburgh, EH12 8XP
- Registered places: 40
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2023000091

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 24 April 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 4 April 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference CS2023000091). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 April 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 40 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: East Craigs Church Centre, Bughtlin Market, East Criags, Edinburgh, EH12 8XP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.951360,-3.303806

- Station: Edinburgh Gateway, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Craigmount Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Drum Brae Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fauldburn Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Buttercup Farm Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Torrance Park, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [East Craigs Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-craigs-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015841) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Leaps & Bounds Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-day-care-nursery-cs2005111736) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flying Colours Nursery, Cammo Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-colours-nursery-cammo-meadows-cs2016345672) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clermiston Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clermiston-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017017) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jigsaw Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-childcare-cs2008172841) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wee Gems Corstorphine Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wee-gems-corstorphine-ltd-cs2014327562) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Acorns Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Little Acorns Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Little Acorns Childcare take?

Little Acorns Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Little Acorns Childcare 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 Little Acorns Childcare?

Edinburgh Gateway is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

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

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