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Pre-schools in IV16

There are 22 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of IV16, Dingwall. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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22 nurseries near IV16

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Ardross, Alness

CALA Ardross ELC

Ardross Community Hall, Ardross · IV17 0XW

5.0 miles from IV16
Care InspectorateAdequateMay 202612 places

A nursery in Alness, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 12 places and run by CALA Direct Management Services.

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Dingwall, Highland

Dingwall Ducklings

Pefferside Park, Dingwall · IV15 9PW

5.8 miles from IV16
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202320 places

A nursery in Dingwall, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by CALA Direct Management Services.

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Mulbuie, Muir Of Ord

Mulbuie Nursery

Mulbuie Primary School, Mulbuie · IV6 7RB

9.1 miles from IV16
Care InspectorateGoodNov 201920 places

A nursery in Muir of Ord, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2019. Registered for 20 places and run by Highland Council.

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Black Isle, Fortrose

CALA Fortrose ELC

Fortrose Pre School, Black Isle Leisure Centre · IV10 8TJ

9.7 miles from IV16
Care InspectorateGoodJan 202524 places

A nursery in Fortrose, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by CALA Integrated Services.

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Childcare in IV16 at a glance

Ages taken
7 list babies under 2, 7 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 22 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 IV16 is arranged through Highland. 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 IV16

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

There are 22 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of IV16. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.