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Nurseries in Tranent

There are 19 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of Tranent, Edinburgh Lothian. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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19 nurseries near Tranent

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Preston, Prestonpans

Camperdown Nursery

Camperdown Nursery, 159a High Street · EH32 9AY

2.4 miles from Tranent
Care InspectorateGoodOct 202524 places

A nursery in Prestonpans, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Camperdown Childrens Nursery Limited.

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Cockenzie, Prestonpans

Seahorse Nursery

1 Edinburgh Road, Cockenzie · EH32 0JA

2.4 miles from Tranent
Care InspectorateGoodJul 202435 places

A nursery in Prestonpans, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2024. Registered for 35 places and run by Fiona Schulte & Margaret Johnston.

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Wallyford, Musselburgh

Acorn Infant Family Centre

The Acorn Centre, Wallyford Learning Campus · EH21 8BF

2.4 miles from Tranent
Care InspectorateVery goodJul 2022Family centre16 places

A children and family centre in Musselburgh, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2022. Registered for 16 places and run by East Lothian Council.

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Tranent, Wallyford Musselburgh

Wallyford Playgroup

Wallyford Playgroup, Wallyford Learning Campus · EH21 8BF

2.4 miles from Tranent
Care InspectorateGoodOct 2025Playgroup29 places

A playgroup in Wallyford Musselburgh, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 29 places and run by Committee Of Wallyford Playgroup.

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Childcare in Tranent at a glance

Ages taken
9 list babies under 2, 9 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 19 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 Tranent is arranged through East Lothian. 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

Questions parents ask about nurseries in Tranent

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

There are 19 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of Tranent. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.