# Mount Esk Nursery School

Mount Esk Nursery School is a nursery at Dalhousie Gardens, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LS, in Staiside Court, Midlothian. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Midlothian Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-esk-nursery-school-cs2003015999  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Dalhousie Gardens, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LS
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 0131 392 1971
- Run by: [Midlothian Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/midlothian-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015999

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 4 September 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 13 June 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015999). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 64 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: Run by the council. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Dalhousie Gardens, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.871156,-3.117411

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Mary's Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016000) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Polton Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polton-green-nursery-cs2016351472) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Burnbrae Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burnbrae-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016398) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bonnyrigg Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonnyrigg-playgroup-cs2007149983) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bonnyrigg Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonnyrigg-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003016001) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pinocchio's Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinocchios-childrens-nursery-cs2003012090) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Mount Esk Nursery School take?

Mount Esk Nursery School takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Mount Esk Nursery School's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Mount Esk Nursery School take?

Mount Esk Nursery School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does Mount Esk Nursery School 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 Mount Esk Nursery School?

Mount Esk Nursery School is run by Midlothian Council, which runs 30 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Mount Esk Nursery School?

Eskbank is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mount Esk Nursery School?

You can call 0131 392 1971.

## Sources

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

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