# Pinocchio Nursery

Pinocchio Nursery is a nursery at Newbattle Road, Eskbank, Dalkeith, EH22 3AU, in Eskbank, Midlothian. It is registered for 118 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Pinocchio's Children's Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinocchio-nursery-cs2003011827  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Newbattle Road, Eskbank, Dalkeith, EH22 3AU
- Registered places: 118
- Phone: 01316 540 070
- Run by: [Pinocchio's Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pinocchios-childrens-nursery-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003011827

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). 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 April 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 10 March 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003011827). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 118 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: Newbattle Road, Eskbank, Dalkeith, EH22 3AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.884742,-3.077132

- Station: Eskbank, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ironmills Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days at Hardengreen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-at-hardengreen-cs2015334818) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [King's Park Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-park-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016399) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Days - Dalkeith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-dalkeith-cs2010274508) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lasswade School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lasswade-school-cs2003016400) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. David's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2019373805) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Newbattle Community Nursery a SCIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbattle-community-nursery-a-scio-cs2018370293) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Pinocchio Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Pinocchio Nursery take?

Pinocchio Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 118 children at any one time.

### Does Pinocchio 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 Pinocchio Nursery?

Pinocchio Nursery is run by Pinocchio's Children's Nursery Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

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

Eskbank is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pinocchio Nursery?

You can call 01316 540 070.

## Sources

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

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