# Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup

Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 28 Beach Lane, Edinburgh, EH15 1HU, in Portobello, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 24 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) 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/portobello-toddlers-hut-playgroup-cs2003013207  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 28 Beach Lane, Edinburgh, EH15 1HU
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01316 696 849
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003013207

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) 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:

- 18 December 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 22 November 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003013207). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 9 May 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/663749)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit 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: 28 Beach Lane, Edinburgh, EH15 1HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.955152,-3.113360

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Straiton Place Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Brighton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rosefield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abercorn Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Portobello Community Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Fishy Park, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Towerbank Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/towerbank-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017062) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-day-nursery-cs2003012071) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kidzcare @ Portobello](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzcare-portobello-cs2015342878) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brighton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighton-nursery-cs2003012024) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Highland Fling Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highland-fling-nursery-cs2024000023) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherrytrees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytrees-nursery-cs2007145956) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) 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 Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup take?

Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Portobello Toddlers Hut 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.

### What is the nearest station to Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup?

Brunstane is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Portobello Toddlers Hut Playgroup?

You can call 01316 696 849.

## Sources

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

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