Do nurseries in AB44 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 AB44?

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 AB44, Banff

There are 10 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of AB44, Banff. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
After-school clubs: 2

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Directory listingTroupMacduff · AB44 1PT

Troup, Macduff

Macduff School Nursery

Macduff Primary School, Berrymuir Road · AB44 1PT

0.3 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202680 places

A nursery in Macduff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 80 places and run by Aberdeenshire Council.

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Directory listingBanffAberdeenshire · AB45 1BL

Banff, Aberdeenshire

Banff Primary School Nursery

Banff Primary School, Academy Drive · AB45 1BL

1.4 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateVery goodMay 202560 places

A nursery in Banff, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Aberdeenshire Council.

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Directory listingWhitehillsBanff · AB45 2LX

Whitehills, Banff

Whitehills School Nursery

Forbes Road, Whitehills · AB45 2LX

3.2 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202332 places

A nursery in Banff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2023. Registered for 32 places and run by Aberdeenshire Council.

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Directory listingGardenstownBanff · AB45 3HA

Gardenstown, Banff

Gardenstown Playschool

Bracoden Schoolhouse, Bracoden School · AB45 3HA

6.3 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202424 places

A nursery in Banff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by Gardenstown Playgroup.

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Directory listingCrudieTurriff · AB53 5QD

Crudie, Turriff

Crudie Playgroup

The Old School House, Crudie · AB53 5QD

7.0 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202410 places

A nursery in Turriff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2024. Registered for 10 places.

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Directory listingPortsoyBanff · AB45 2RB

Portsoy, Banff

Portsoy School Nursery

Portsoy School, Chapel Street · AB45 2RB

7.3 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodSep 201930 places

A nursery in Banff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2019. Registered for 30 places and run by Aberdeenshire Council.

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Directory listingTurriffAberdeenshire · AB53 4WB

Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Turriff Playgroup Ltd

Turriff Primary School, Meadowbank Road · AB53 4WB

8.5 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202636 places

A nursery in Turriff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 36 places.

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Directory listingTurriffAberdeenshire · AB53 4WB

Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Turriff Primary School Nursery

Turriff Primary School, Meadowbank Road · AB53 4WB

8.5 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202595 places

A nursery in Turriff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 95 places and run by Aberdeenshire Council.

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Directory listingTurriffAberdeenshire · AB53 4QY

Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Flowerpots Childcare Ltd - Turriff

Units 1 and 2, Markethill Industrial Estate · AB53 4QY

8.7 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodJul 202435 places

A nursery in Turriff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2024. Registered for 35 places and run by Flowerpots Childcare Ltd.

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Directory listingAberchirderHuntly · AB54 7TW

Aberchirder, Huntly

Aberchirder School Nursery

Aberchirder Primary School, Smith Crescent · AB54 7TW

8.8 miles from AB44

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202530 places

A nursery in Huntly, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Aberdeenshire Council.

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Childcare in AB44 at a glance

Ages taken: 7 list babies under 2, 7 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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 AB44 is arranged through Aberdeenshire. 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 AB44

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

There are 10 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of AB44. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in AB44, Banff

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Macduff School Nursery

Banff Primary School Nursery

Whitehills School Nursery

Gardenstown Playschool

Crudie Playgroup

Portsoy School Nursery

Turriff Playgroup Ltd

Turriff Primary School Nursery

Flowerpots Childcare Ltd - Turriff

Aberchirder School Nursery

Childcare in AB44 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in AB44

10 nurseries near AB44