Do nurseries in EH26 offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare. Ask each setting which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in EH26?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Care Inspectorate grades and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in EH26, Penicuik

There are 13 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of EH26, Penicuik. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 13
After-school clubs: 2

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Directory listingPenicuikMidlothian · EH26 8BA

Penicuik, Midlothian

Pinocchio's Nursery - Penicuik

Eastfield Drive, Penicuik · EH26 8BA

0.1 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202153 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2021. Registered for 53 places and run by Pinocchio's Children's Nursery Ltd.

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Directory listingPenicuikMidlothian · EH26 0HE

Penicuik, Midlothian

Cuiken Primary School Nursery Class

150 Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik · EH26 0HE

0.2 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202674 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2026. Registered for 74 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingPenicuikMidlothian · EH26 0HE

Penicuik, Midlothian

Penicuik Family Learning Centre

Cuickenburn Old Nursery School, 60 Queensway · EH26 0HE

0.2 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202540 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by Midlothian Sure Start.

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Directory listingPenicuikMidlothian · EH26 8EZ

Penicuik, Midlothian

Strathesk Primary School Nursery

4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik · EH26 8EZ

0.3 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202060 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2020. Registered for 60 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingPenicuikMidlothian · EH26 9BB

Penicuik, Midlothian

Sacred Heart Primary School Nursery

Crockett Gardens, Penicuik · EH26 9BB

0.4 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateVery goodJun 202664 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 64 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingMidlothian WestPenicuik · EH26 0LE

Midlothian West, Penicuik

Mauricewood Primary School Nursery

11 Muirhead Place, Penicuik · EH26 0LE

0.6 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodJan 202672 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2026. Registered for 72 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingPenicuikMidlothian · EH26 9HE

Penicuik, Midlothian

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery

34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik · EH26 9HE

0.7 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202464 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024. Registered for 64 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingMidlothian WestPenicuik · EH26 0EW

Midlothian West, Penicuik

Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre

Scots Corner Community Centre, Blackhall Terrace · EH26 0EW

1.2 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateVery goodMay 202234 places

A nursery in Penicuik, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2022. Registered for 34 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingMidlothian WestPenicuik · EH26 0RD

Midlothian West, Penicuik

Pixies Quality Childcare Ltd

31b Milton Bridge, Penicuik · EH26 0RD

1.4 miles from EH26

Not yet graded19 places

A nursery in Penicuik. Registered for 19 places.

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Directory listingMidlothian WestRoslin · EH25 9RE

Midlothian West, Roslin

Arcadia@EasterBush

39 Easter Bush, Roslin · EH25 9RE

2.6 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodJan 202378 places

A nursery in Roslin, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2023. Registered for 78 places and run by UOE Accommodation Limited.

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Directory listingMidlothian WestRoslin · EH25 9ND

Midlothian West, Roslin

Roslin Primary School Nursery

8 Pentland View Place, Roslin · EH25 9ND

2.6 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202464 places

A nursery in Roslin, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2024. Registered for 64 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Directory listingBilstonRoslin · EH25 9RQ

Bilston, Roslin

Acre Wood Nurseries Ltd

Seafield Cottage, Seafield Moor Road · EH25 9RQ

2.8 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202560 places

A nursery in Roslin, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Acre Wood Nurseries Limited.

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Directory listingBilstonRoslin · EH25 9SD

Bilston, Roslin

Bilston Primary School Nursery Class

Bilston Primary School, Park Avenue · EH25 9SD

2.9 miles from EH26

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202432 places

A nursery in Roslin, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024. Registered for 32 places and run by Midlothian Council.

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Childcare in EH26 at a glance

Ages taken: 6 list babies under 2, 6 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 13 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Funded early learning and childcare in EH26 is arranged through Midlothian. All 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in EH26

Straight answers from the the Care Inspectorate register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 13 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of EH26. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in EH26, Penicuik

131012345678930123456789 nurseries near EH26

Pinocchio's Nursery - Penicuik

Cuiken Primary School Nursery Class

Penicuik Family Learning Centre

Strathesk Primary School Nursery

Sacred Heart Primary School Nursery

Mauricewood Primary School Nursery

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery

Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre

Pixies Quality Childcare Ltd

Arcadia@EasterBush

Roslin Primary School Nursery

Acre Wood Nurseries Ltd

Bilston Primary School Nursery Class

Childcare in EH26 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in EH26

13 nurseries near EH26