Playmates Playgroup

Playmates Playgroup Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 28 November 2019 with an overall inspection result of Very good.

Playmates Playgroup Nursery is registered for up to 16 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.

Playmates Playgroup Nursery adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.

Book a visit by contacting Playmates Playgroup Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.

Two of the closest alternatives to Playmates Playgroup Nursery in Edinburgh are Bright Horizons Morton Mains Early Learning and Childcare (£73 per day, Good rating, 3.1 km away) and Cranley Nursery Buckstone (£82 per day, Good rating, 4.9 km away). Both are rated Good by Care Inspectorate Scotland. Both accept children aged 3 months to 5 years. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Edinburgh page.

On average, nursery costs £80 per day in Midlothian, depending on the provider and age of your child.

Playmates Playgroup Nursery follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Playmates Playgroup Nursery records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.