# Little Bugs

Little Bugs is a nursery at Lower Parkhead, Hopetoun Estate, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9SL, in Newton, West Lothian. It is registered for 42 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Bugs Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bugs-cs2022000093  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Lower Parkhead, Hopetoun Estate, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9SL
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01383 279380
- Website: http://littlebugs.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Bugs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-bugs-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2022000093

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) 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:

- 20 August 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 16 July 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference CS2022000093). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 July 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 42 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 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/588335)
- 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: Lower Parkhead, Hopetoun Estate, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9SL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.988380,-3.465821

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holy Family Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-family-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2022000227) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Tiptoes Nursery Winchburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptoes-nursery-winchburgh-cs2021000327) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Echline Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echline-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003048736) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Winchburgh Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winchburgh-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017502) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Queensferry Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensferry-forest-kindergarten-cs2023000101) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Bonaly Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonaly-forest-kindergarten-cs2023000102) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Bugs's Care Inspectorate grades?

Little Bugs's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Little Bugs take?

Little Bugs is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Does Little Bugs 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 Little Bugs?

Little Bugs is run by Little Bugs Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Bugs?

You can call 01383 279380 and visit littlebugs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Bugs+Outdoor+Nursery+Abercorn+and+wild+bugs+outdoor+education&query_place_id=ChIJlchN2bXRh0gRHusauR-Zs0E)

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