# Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt

Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt is a nursery at Heriot Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, in Riccarton, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 79 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2025) 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/pinocchios-heriot-watt-cs2003046419  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Heriot Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01314 515 236
- Run by: [Pinocchio's Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pinocchios-childrens-nursery-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003046419

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2025) 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:

- 7 April 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 February 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference CS2003046419). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 79 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: Heriot Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.909380,-3.320681

- Station: Curriehill, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Lawn, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Garden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Currie Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/currie-childrens-day-nursery-cs2008190468) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Currie Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/currie-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2007161157) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nether Currie Primary Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nether-currie-primary-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2022000252) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-nursery-cs2015336137) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Smilechildcare - Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilechildcare-pre-school-cs2003011838) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sighthill Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sighthill-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015869) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt's Care Inspectorate grades?

Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2025) 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's @ Heriot Watt take?

Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Does Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt 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's @ Heriot Watt?

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

### What is the nearest station to Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt?

Curriehill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pinocchio's @ Heriot Watt?

You can call 01314 515 236.

## Sources

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

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