# Playmates Playgroup

Playmates Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Loanhead/St. Margaret's RC School, 34-36 Edgefield Road, Loanhead, EH20 9DY, in Loanhead, Midlothian. It is registered for 16 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-playgroup-cs2008170184  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Loanhead/St. Margaret's RC School, 34-36 Edgefield Road, Loanhead, EH20 9DY
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01314 481 840
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2008170184

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), 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:

- 9 January 2020: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 November 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference CS2008170184). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 16 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: Loanhead/St. Margaret's RC School, 34-36 Edgefield Road, Loanhead, EH20 9DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.881234,-3.151030

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fountain Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Loanhead Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Loanhead Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loanhead-primary-school-nursery-cs2007157174) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Paradykes Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradykes-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016404) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Paradykes Family Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradykes-family-learning-centre-cs2005103645) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Hawthorn Loanhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hawthorn-loanhead-cs2005088311) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [LASC Childcare Services (Community Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lasc-childcare-services-community-nursery-cs2003013328) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Scallywags Children's Nursery Loanhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-childrens-nursery-loanhead-cs2015342097) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playmates Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Playmates Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Playmates Playgroup take?

Playmates Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Does Playmates Playgroup 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.

### How do I contact Playmates Playgroup?

You can call 01314 481 840.

## Sources

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

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