# Paxton Nursery

Paxton Nursery is a nursery at Selkirk Street, Methil, Leven, KY8 3LX, in Methil, Fife. It is registered for 90 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Fife Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paxton-nursery-cs2003015967  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Selkirk Street, Methil, Leven, KY8 3LX
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01334 659361
- Run by: [Fife Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fife-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015967

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), 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:

- 6 October 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 20 September 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015967). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 90 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Selkirk Street, Methil, Leven, KY8 3LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.188338,-3.018142

- Station: Leven, 0.7 miles
- 30 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ossian Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: River Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: River Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Methilhaven Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/methilhaven-nursery-cs2023000173) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fishbowl Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fishbowl-nursery-cs2010248424) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Methilhill Nature Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/methilhill-nature-nursery-cs2013322737) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mountfleurie Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mountfleurie-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015968) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Denbeath Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/denbeath-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017090) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Agatha's R C Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-agathas-r-c-primary-nursery-cs2003015971) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Paxton Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Paxton Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Paxton Nursery take?

Paxton Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Does Paxton Nursery 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 Paxton Nursery?

Paxton Nursery is run by Fife Council, which runs 108 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Paxton Nursery?

Leven is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paxton Nursery?

You can call 01334 659361.

## Sources

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

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