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Pre-schools in DG9

There are 17 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG9, Stranraer. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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17 nurseries near DG9

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Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Park Nursery

Park Primary School, Ashwood Drive · DG9 7NW

1.7 miles from DG9
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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Sandhead, Stranraer

Sandhead Nursery

Sandhead Primary School, Sandhead · DG9 9JD

5.2 miles from DG9
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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Glenluce, Newton Stewart

Glenluce Nursery

Glenluce Primary School, Glenluce · DG8 0JE

8.5 miles from DG9
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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Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart

Kirkcowan Nursery

Kirkcowan Primary School, Wellhouse Road · DG8 0HP

16.5 miles from DG9
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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Mid Galloway, Newton Stewart

Penninghame Nursery

Penninghame Primary School, Auchendoon Road · DG8 6HD

21.9 miles from DG9
Care InspectorateVery goodSep 202265 places

A nursery in Newton Stewart, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2022. Registered for 65 places and run by Dumfries & Galloway Council.

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Wigtown, Newton Stewart

Wigtown Nursery

Wigtown Primary School, New Road · DG8 9JE

23.0 miles from DG9
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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Childcare in DG9 at a glance

Ages taken
11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 17 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 DG9 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 DG9

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

There are 17 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of DG9. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.