Care Inspectorate grades
What the official inspectors found, in plain words.
What the Care Inspectorate says
Graded Very good
The Care Inspectorate found major strengths, with very few areas to improve. This is its lowest grade across the four areas inspectors look at.
- Care, play and learning5 · Very good
- Setting5 · Very good
- Leadership6 · Excellent
- Grades published September 2026Read the report for what inspectors saw
- Room for 48 childrenA mid-sized setting
- Children and family centreAsk the nursery about its hours
More official details
- Type of service
- Day Care of Children · Children and family centre
- Run by
- Midlothian Council · Local Authority
- Registered
- 01/04/2002
- Local council
- Midlothian
- Care Inspectorate number
- CS2003015176
About Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
Get a feel for the place before you visit.
A children and family centre in Dalkeith, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 48 places and run by Midlothian Council.
Picture an ordinary, lovely day.
Ask about routines, settling in and the little things your child loves.
Hours & visiting
Opening times, and the questions worth asking when you go.
Opening hours
Ask the nurseryContact the nursery for its current daily schedule.
Hours to confirm. Confirm holidays, closures and current availability.
Good questions to bring
- Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
- Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
- Inspection & registrationRead the latest Care Inspectorate report and ask what's changed since.
Fees & funding
Estimate your costs, then ask for a breakdown that fits your sessions.
Funding & help with costs
What you can claim depends on your child's age and your circumstances. Check the official guidance, then ask the team:
- Which funded sessions can you book?
- What costs sit outside a funded place?
- Do you work term-time or year-round?
Location
2f Bogwood Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith, EH22 5DQ
Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
2f Bogwood Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith
EH22 5DQ
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