# Little Hawthorn Loanhead

Little Hawthorn Loanhead is a nursery at 16 Hawthorn Gardens, Loanhead, EH20 9EG, in Straiton, Midlothian. It is registered for 36 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hawthorn-loanhead-cs2005088311  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 16 Hawthorn Gardens, Loanhead, EH20 9EG
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01314 403 057
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2005088311

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) 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:

- 25 March 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 9 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference CS2005088311). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 36 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: 16 Hawthorn Gardens, Loanhead, EH20 9EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.882900,-3.155443

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Loanhead Memorial Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fountain Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paradykes Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradykes-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016404) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Paradykes Family Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradykes-family-learning-centre-cs2005103645) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Loanhead Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loanhead-primary-school-nursery-cs2007157174) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Playmates Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-playgroup-cs2008170184) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [LASC Childcare Services (Community Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lasc-childcare-services-community-nursery-cs2003013328) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Scallywags Children's Nursery Loanhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-childrens-nursery-loanhead-cs2015342097) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Hawthorn Loanhead's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Little Hawthorn Loanhead take?

Little Hawthorn Loanhead is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Does Little Hawthorn Loanhead 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.

### How do I contact Little Hawthorn Loanhead?

You can call 01314 403 057.

## Sources

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

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