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Care Inspectorate grades

What the official inspectors found, in plain words.

What the Care Inspectorate says

Graded Good

The Care Inspectorate found important strengths, with some areas to improve. This is its lowest grade across the four areas inspectors look at.

  • Care, play and learning4 · Good
  • Setting4 · Good
  • Staff team4 · Good
  • Leadership4 · Good
  • Grades published April 2025Read the report for what inspectors saw
  • Room for 40 childrenA mid-sized setting
  • PlaygroupAsk the nursery about its hours
More official details
Type of service
Day Care of Children · Playgroup
Run by
Julie-Ann Kazakov · Private
Registered
04/04/2023
Local council
City of Edinburgh
Care Inspectorate number
CS2023000091
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About Little Acorns Childcare

Get a feel for the place before you visit.

A playgroup in Edinburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by Julie-Ann Kazakov.

Picture an ordinary, lovely day.

Ask about routines, settling in and the little things your child loves.

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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.
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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?
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Location

East Craigs Church Centre, Bughtlin Market, East Criags, Edinburgh, EH12 8XP

Little Acorns Childcare

East Craigs Church Centre, Bughtlin Market, East Criags, Edinburgh
EH12 8XP

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Parent reviews

What families say about their time here.

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When you visit, ask the nursery whether you can speak to a family whose child goes there now.