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Nurseries in KA16, Kilmarnock

There are 32 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of KA16, Kilmarnock. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 32
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Directory listingGilfootNewmilns · KA16 9LP

Gilfoot, Newmilns

Newmilns Early Childhood Centre

Newmilns Primary School, Gilfoot · KA16 9LP

0.8 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202644 places

A nursery in Newmilns, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 44 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingIrvine ValleyDarvel · KA17 0BP

Irvine Valley, Darvel

Darvel Early Childhood Centre

Campbell Street East, Darvel · KA17 0BP

1.9 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202372 places

A nursery in Darvel, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2023. Registered for 72 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingIrvine ValleyGalston · KA4 8BG

Irvine Valley, Galston

Galston Early Childhood Centre

Western Road, Galston · KA4 8BG

2.4 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202482 places

A nursery in Galston, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2024. Registered for 82 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingCraighead FarmMauchline · KA5 6EX

Craighead Farm, Mauchline

Craighead Country Nursery School

KA5 6EX

4.9 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202463 places

A nursery in Mauchline, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2024. Registered for 63 places and run by Craighead Nurseries Ltd.

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Directory listingHurlfordKilmarnock · KA1 5BU

Hurlford, Kilmarnock

Hurlford & Crookedholm ELCS (SCIO)

51 Academy Street, Hurlford · KA1 5BU

4.9 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodJun 202334 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2023. Registered for 34 places and run by Hurlford & Crookedholm Early Learning & Childcare Services (SCIO).

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Directory listingHurlfordKilmarnock · KA1 5BT

Hurlford, Kilmarnock

Hurlford Early Childhood Centre

Union Street, Hurlford · KA1 5BT

5.0 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202540 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingNew Farm LochKilmarnock · KA3 7DF

New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock

James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre

William McIlvanney Campus, Sutherland Drive · KA3 7DF

5.6 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateVery goodAug 202582 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2025. Registered for 82 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA3 7DF

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh

William McIlvanney Campus, Sutherland Drive · KA3 7DF

5.6 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202221 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2022. Registered for 21 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnock EastFenwick · KA3 7BU

Kilmarnock East, Fenwick

Fenwick Early Childhood Centre

1-3 Kirkton Road, Fenwick · KA3 7BU

5.9 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateVery goodMar 202329 places

A nursery in Fenwick, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2023. Registered for 29 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingNew Farm LochKilmarnock · KA3 7SL

New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock

St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre

Grassyards Road, New Farm Loch · KA3 7SL

6.0 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateVery goodFeb 202664 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 64 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 3SZ

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre

Whatriggs Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 3SZ

6.2 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodJul 2021103 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2021. Registered for 103 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 3AU

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre

Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock · KA1 3AU

6.3 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202342 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2023. Registered for 42 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA3 1RN

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Dean Park Nursery

56 Beansburn, Kilmarnock · KA3 1RN

6.4 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateVery goodDec 202145 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2021. Registered for 45 places and run by Suzanne Hollywood trading as Dean Park Nursery.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 4LN

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Grasshoppers Children's Nursery

30 Witchknowe Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 4LN

6.5 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202496 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2024. Registered for 96 places and run by ZAAM Care Limited.

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Directory listingThe LoanMauchline · KA5 6AN

The Loan, Mauchline

Mauchline Primary School Early Childhood Centre

Mauchline Primary School, The Loan · KA5 6AN

6.6 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateVery goodAug 202640 places

A nursery in Mauchline, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 40 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingBallochmyleMauchline · KA5 5DA

Ballochmyle, Mauchline

Burns Bairns Nursery

2 The Cross, Mauchline · KA5 5DA

6.6 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202533 places

A nursery in Mauchline, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 33 places and run by Mauchline Burns Bairns Under 5's Group.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 1RX

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Beechwood House Nursery

34 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 1RX

6.7 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodJul 2023120 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2023. Registered for 120 places and run by Childcare Scotland Properties Limited.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA3 2ES

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Onthank Early Childhood Centre

Meiklewood Road, Kilmarnock · KA3 2ES

6.7 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodMar 2026151 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2026. Registered for 151 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 4DY

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Riccarton Early Childhood Centre

45 Campbell Place, Kilmarnock · KA1 4DY

6.7 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateAdequateNov 202564 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025. Registered for 64 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA3 1NQ

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Hillbank Early Childhood Centre

North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Western Road · KA3 1NQ

6.7 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202452 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2024. Registered for 52 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingShortleesKilmarnock · KA1 4SR

Shortlees, Kilmarnock

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre

Blacksyke Avenue, Shortlees · KA1 4SR

6.9 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202664 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 64 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 2QJ

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre

North Hamilton Street, Kilmarnock · KA1 2QJ

6.9 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodJul 202377 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2023. Registered for 77 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingCatrineMauchline · KA5 6RY

Catrine, Mauchline

Catrine Early Childhood Centre

Newton Street, Catrine · KA5 6RY

7.3 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateVery goodFeb 202487 places

A nursery in Mauchline, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2024. Registered for 87 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 1UG

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Gargieston Early Childhood Centre

Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 1UG

7.3 miles from KA16

Care InspectorateGoodJan 202064 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2020. Registered for 64 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Childcare in KA16 at a glance

Ages taken: 21 list babies under 2, 21 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 32 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 KA16 is arranged through East Ayrshire. 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 nurseries in KA16

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

There are 32 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of KA16. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.