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Nurseries in IV3, Inverness

There are 26 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of IV3, Inverness. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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26
After-school clubs
4

26 nurseries near IV3

Within 3 miles, closest first.
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Inverness, Highland

Busy Bees@ Inverness

Stratherrick Road, Inverness · IV2 4JY

1.4 miles from IV3
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202682 places

A nursery in Inverness, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 82 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries (Scotland) Limited.

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Inverness, Highland

Ness Castle Nursery

Ness Castle Primary School, Brodie Road · IV2 6FW

2.3 miles from IV3
Care InspectorateAdequateDec 2025110 places

A nursery in Inverness, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in December 2025. Registered for 110 places and run by Highland Council.

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Childcare in IV3 at a glance

Ages taken
10 list babies under 2, 10 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 IV3 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 in IV3

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

There are 26 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of IV3. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.