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Nurseries in DG5, Dumfries

There are 67 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG5, Dumfries. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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67 nurseries near DG5

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Abbey, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie Primary Nursery

Dalbeattie Primary School, Dalbeattie Learning Campus · DG5 4LU

1.0 mile from DG5
Care InspectorateVery goodDec 201830 places

A nursery in Dalbeattie, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2018. Registered for 30 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Cargenbridge, Dumfries

Cargenbridge Nursery

Cargenbridge Primary School, Waterside Road · DG2 8LL

11.5 miles from DG5
Care InspectorateVery goodSep 202340 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Troqueer, Dumfries

Troqueer Nursery

Troqueer Primary School, Hill Avenue · DG2 7LR

12.3 miles from DG5
Care InspectorateGoodApr 202470 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2024. Registered for 70 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Calderbank Nursery

16 Laurieknowe, Dumfries · DG2 7AJ

12.6 miles from DG5
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

12.6 miles from DG5
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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Nith, Dumfries

Kids Ahoy Childcare Centre

89-93 St. Michael Street, Dumfries · DG1 2PY

12.8 miles from DG5
Care InspectorateGoodAug 202665 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 65 places and run by Elizabeth Blount trading as Kids Ahoy Childcare Centre.

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Nith, Dumfries

Malory Day Nursery

20 Shakespeare Street, Dumfries · DG1 2JE

12.9 miles from DG5
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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St. Teresas Nursery

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

13.1 miles from DG5
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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Nith, Dumfries

Malory House Nursery

20 Catherine Street, Dumfries · DG1 1JF

13.1 miles from DG5
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

Calside Nursery

Calside Primary, Calside Road · DG1 4HB

13.2 miles from DG5
Care InspectorateGoodJun 202243 places

A nursery in Dumfries, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2022. Registered for 43 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Childcare in DG5 at a glance

Ages taken
52 list babies under 2, 52 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 67 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 DG5 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.

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in DG5

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

There are 67 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG5. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.