# Stenhouse Early Years Centre

Stenhouse Early Years Centre is a nursery at 43 Fords Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3HS, in Stenhouse, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 40 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2018) 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. It is run by City of Edinburgh Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stenhouse-early-years-centre-cs2003015646  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 43 Fords Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3HS
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01314 431 207
- Run by: [City of Edinburgh Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-of-edinburgh-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015646

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2018) 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:

- 20 December 2018: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 November 2018: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015646). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2018). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 40 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 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/661674)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. 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: 43 Fords Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.931599,-3.253954

- Station: Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams), 0.5 miles
- Station: Slateford, 0.5 miles
- Station: Saughton (Edinburgh Trams), 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Saughton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Saughton Park Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stenhouse Place East Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Saughton Play Park, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stenhouse Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stenhouse-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015868) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Balgreen Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balgreen-nursery-school-cs2003017011) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St. Cuthbert's Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cuthberts-primary-school-nursery-cs2019378452) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St. Margarets Nursery & Preschool at Craiglockhart Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-nursery-and-preschool-at-craiglockhart-avenue-cs2024000369) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Longstone Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longstone-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017042) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Joseph's R.C. Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-r-c-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003014943) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Stenhouse Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Stenhouse Early Years Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2018) 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 Stenhouse Early Years Centre take?

Stenhouse Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Stenhouse Early Years Centre 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 Stenhouse Early Years Centre?

Stenhouse Early Years Centre is run by City of Edinburgh Council, which runs 106 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stenhouse Early Years Centre?

Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stenhouse Early Years Centre?

You can call 01314 431 207.

## Sources

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

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