# Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare

Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at 12B MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB, in West Pilton, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 166 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by City of Edinburgh Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennywell-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2024000321  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 12B MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
- Registered places: 166
- Phone: 0131 529 5669
- Run by: [City of Edinburgh Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-of-edinburgh-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2024000321

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). 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:

- 14 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 19 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 19 September 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference CS2024000321). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 166 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: 12B MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.971604,-3.253646

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Urban Union Main Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Muirhouse Linear Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Silverknowes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Forthquarter Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Craigroyston Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craigroyston-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017045) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. David's Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015846) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pirniehall Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pirniehall-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015848) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Oaklands School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklands-school-nursery-class-cs2007153489) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Forthview Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forthview-primary-school-nursery-cs2003046176) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [North Edinburgh Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-edinburgh-childcare-cs2003013314) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare take?

Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 166 children at any one time.

### Does Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare 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 Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare?

Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare is run by City of Edinburgh Council, which runs 106 nurseries.

### How do I contact Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare?

You can call 0131 529 5669.

## Sources

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

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