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Nurseries for babies in IV18

There are 42 nurseries for babies registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of IV18, Inverness. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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42 nurseries near IV18

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Black Isle, Cromarty

Cromarty Daycare

Cromarty Primary School, Cromarty · IV11 8XR

4.7 miles from IV18
Care InspectorateGoodMar 202418 places

A nursery in Cromarty, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2024. Registered for 18 places and run by CALA Integrated Services.

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Tain, Highland

Stepping Stones Nursery

Carnegie Lodge Hotel, 6 Viewfield road · IV19 1NR

7.8 miles from IV18
Care InspectorateAdequateJun 2026108 places

A nursery in Tain, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 108 places and run by Stepping Stones Nursery (Tain) Ltd.

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Black Isle, Fortrose

CALA Fortrose ELC

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

8.4 miles from IV18
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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Clashmore, Dornoch

The Playbarn

Skibo Castle, Clashmore · IV25 3RQ

12.1 miles from IV18
Care InspectorateGoodNov 2021Day care30 places

A day care service in Dornoch, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2021. Registered for 30 places and run by Skibo Limited.

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Dingwall, Highland

Dingwall Ducklings

Pefferside Park, Dingwall · IV15 9PW

12.5 miles from IV18
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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Nairn, Highland

Junior World

Millbank Annexe, Millbank Crescent · IV12 4QB

13.4 miles from IV18
Care InspectorateAdequateJun 2026Family centre80 places

A children and family centre in Nairn, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 80 places and run by CALA Integrated Services.

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Mulbuie, Muir Of Ord

Mulbuie Nursery

Mulbuie Primary School, Mulbuie · IV6 7RB

14.8 miles from IV18
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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Childcare in IV18 at a glance

Ages taken
42 list babies under 2, 42 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 105 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 IV18 is arranged through Highland. 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 for babies in IV18

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

There are 42 nurseries for babies registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of IV18. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.