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Nurseries in DG3, Dumfries

There are 62 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG3, Dumfries. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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62 nurseries near DG3

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Closeburn, Thornhill

Closeburn Nursery

Closeburn Primary School, Closeburn · DG3 5HP

3.2 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodMar 202630 places

A nursery in Thornhill, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2026. Registered for 30 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Moniaive, Thornhill

Moniaive Playcare

Playgroup Building, Chapel Street · DG3 4EJ

5.6 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateVery goodSep 202424 places

A nursery in Thornhill, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by Moniaive Playcare, an Association.

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Lovedale, Sanquhar

Sanquhar Nursery

Sanquhar Primary School, Lovedale · DG4 6BD

10.2 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodMay 202353 places

A nursery in Sanquhar, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2023. Registered for 53 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Kelloholm, Sanquhar

Kelloholm Nursery

Kelloholm Primary School, Hyslop Street · DG4 6QJ

12.4 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodMar 202660 places

A nursery in Sanquhar, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2026. Registered for 60 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Lincluden, Dumfries

Lincluden Nursery

Lincluden Primary School, Lincluden · DG2 0PU

12.7 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodMay 202550 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 50 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Lincluden, Dumfries

MaxPlay2

North West Resource Centre, College Road · DG2 0BX

12.8 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodAug 202530 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Maxwelltown Playcare.

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St. Teresas Nursery

St. Teresa's Primary School, Lochside Road · DG2 0DY

12.8 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodApr 202536 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2025. Registered for 36 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Calderbank Nursery

16 Laurieknowe, Dumfries · DG2 7AJ

13.7 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodOct 202256 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2022. Registered for 56 places and run by Emma Henderson trading as Calderbank Nursery.

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Laurieknowe, Dumfries

Laurieknowe Nursery

Laurieknowe Primary School, Laurieknowe · DG2 7AJ

13.7 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodSep 202694 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2026. Registered for 94 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Lochar, Dumfries

Kinderhouse

Huntingdon Avenue, Dumfries · DG1 1NQ

13.7 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateAdequateMay 202635 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 35 places and run by Kinderhouse Services Ltd.

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Nith, Dumfries

Malory House Nursery

20 Catherine Street, Dumfries · DG1 1JF

13.7 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateVery goodApr 202626 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2026. Registered for 26 places and run by Malory Nurseries.

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Nith, Dumfries

Malory Day Nursery

20 Shakespeare Street, Dumfries · DG1 2JE

13.9 miles from DG3
Care InspectorateGoodJul 202528 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Malory Nurseries.

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Childcare in DG3 at a glance

Ages taken
45 list babies under 2, 45 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 62 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 DG3 is arranged through Dumfries & Galloway. 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 DG3

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

There are 62 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG3. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.