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Pre-schools in DG8

There are 26 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG8, Newton Stewart. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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26 nurseries near DG8

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Wigtown, Newton Stewart

Wigtown Nursery

Wigtown Primary School, New Road · DG8 9JE

2.9 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodMay 202640 places

A nursery in Newton Stewart, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 40 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart

Kirkcowan Nursery

Kirkcowan Primary School, Wellhouse Road · DG8 0HP

4.8 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodJan 202518 places

A nursery in Newton Stewart, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2025. Registered for 18 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Creetown, Newton Stewart

Creetown Nursery

Creetown Primary School, Chain Road · DG8 7JR

6.0 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodOct 202330 places

A nursery in Newton Stewart, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Whithorn, Newton Stewart

Whithorn Nursery

Whithorn Primary School, Whithorn · DG8 8PN

10.4 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202650 places

A nursery in Newton Stewart, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 50 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Glenluce, Newton Stewart

Glenluce Nursery

Glenluce Primary School, Glenluce · DG8 0JE

11.7 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202225 places

A nursery in Newton Stewart, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2022. Registered for 25 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Sandhead, Stranraer

Sandhead Nursery

Sandhead Primary School, Sandhead · DG9 9JD

18.3 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodSep 202330 places

A nursery in Stranraer, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Rephad Nursery

Rephad Primary School, Cairnport Road · DG9 8BQ

19.7 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateAdequateFeb 202658 places

A nursery in Stranraer, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 58 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Park Nursery

Park Primary School, Ashwood Drive · DG9 7NW

20.6 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateVery goodJan 202490 places

A nursery in Stranraer, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2024. Registered for 90 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Dalry, Castle Douglas

Dalry Nursery

Dalry Primary School, Dalry · DG7 3UX

21.4 miles from DG8
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202220 places

A nursery in Castle Douglas, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Childcare in DG8 at a glance

Ages taken
17 list babies under 2, 17 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 26 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 DG8 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 pre-schools in DG8

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There are 26 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG8. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.