# Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup

Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup is a sessional pre-school at Northfield & Willowbrae Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7PP, in Piershill, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 30 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfield-willowbraeplaygroup-cs2003013403  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Northfield & Willowbrae Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7PP
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01316 615 723
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003013403

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), 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:

- 10 December 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 15 November 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003013403). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 30 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: Voluntary or not-for-profit 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: Northfield & Willowbrae Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.952533,-3.140334

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Baronscourt Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Meadowfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Holyrood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Figgate Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Royal High Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-royal-high-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017061) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cosy Cottage Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosy-cottage-nursery-school-cs2013314940) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Parsons Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parsons-green-cs2003017047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Duddingston Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duddingston-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017024) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-cs2008184593) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Craigentinny Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craigentinny-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003015651) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup take?

Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup 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 Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup?

Balfour Street (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Northfield/WillowbraePlaygroup?

You can call 01316 615 723.

## Sources

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

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