# Queensferry Forest Kindergarten

Queensferry Forest Kindergarten is a nursery at The Vat Run, Hopetoun Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ, in Queensferry, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 15 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by City of Edinburgh Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensferry-forest-kindergarten-cs2023000101  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: The Vat Run, Hopetoun Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01312002000
- Run by: [City of Edinburgh Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-of-edinburgh-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2023000101

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 7 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 6 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference CS2023000101). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 15 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: The Vat Run, Hopetoun Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.992555,-3.408052

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Vat Run, 0.2 miles
- Park: Inchcolm Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Ferry Glen & Back Braes, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Echline Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echline-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003048736) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bonaly Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonaly-forest-kindergarten-cs2023000102) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rosebery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosebery-playgroup-cs2003011913) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-playgroup-ltd-cs2008181429) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Queensferry Primary Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensferry-primary-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003015843) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [North Queensferry Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-queensferry-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017103) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Queensferry Forest Kindergarten take?

Queensferry Forest Kindergarten takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Queensferry Forest Kindergarten's Care Inspectorate grades?

Queensferry Forest Kindergarten's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Queensferry Forest Kindergarten take?

Queensferry Forest Kindergarten is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Does Queensferry Forest Kindergarten 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 Queensferry Forest Kindergarten?

Queensferry Forest Kindergarten is run by City of Edinburgh Council, which runs 106 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Queensferry Forest Kindergarten?

Dalmeny is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Queensferry Forest Kindergarten?

You can call 01312002000.

## Sources

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

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