Do nurseries in KA18 offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare. Ask each setting which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in KA18?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Care Inspectorate grades and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in KA18, Cumnock

There are 12 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of KA18, Cumnock. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12

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Directory listingLoganCumnock · KA18 3HD

Logan, Cumnock

Logan Early Childhood Centre

Logangate Terrace, Logan · KA18 3HD

0.5 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateGoodDec 202344 places

A nursery in Cumnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2023. Registered for 44 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingCumnockEast Ayrshire · KA18 3AN

Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Netherthird Early Childhood Centre

Craigens Road, Cumnock · KA18 3AN

0.7 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202183 places

A nursery in Cumnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2021. Registered for 83 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingCumnockEast Ayrshire · KA18 1FQ

Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre

The Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road · KA18 1FQ

1.4 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateGoodJan 2024119 places

A nursery in Cumnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2024. Registered for 119 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingAuchinleckCumnock · KA18 2BU

Auchinleck, Cumnock

Auchinleck Early Childhood Centre

Dalsalloch Road, Auchinleck · KA18 2BU

2.8 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202479 places

A nursery in Cumnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2024. Registered for 79 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingCumnockEast Ayrshire · KA18 4AX

Cumnock, East Ayrshire

New Cumnock Early Childhood Centre

Afton Bridgend, New Cumnock · KA18 4AX

4.6 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateVery goodSep 202682 places

A nursery in Cumnock, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2026. Registered for 82 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

4.9 miles from KA18

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 listingThe LoanMauchline · KA5 6AN

The Loan, Mauchline

Mauchline Primary School Early Childhood Centre

Mauchline Primary School, The Loan · KA5 6AN

6.9 miles from KA18

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

7.0 miles from KA18

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 listingCraighead FarmMauchline · KA5 6EX

Craighead Farm, Mauchline

Craighead Country Nursery School

KA5 6EX

8.3 miles from KA18

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 listingMuirkirkCumnock · KA18 3RH

Muirkirk, Cumnock

Muirkirk Early Childhood Centre

Muirkirk Primary School and Early Childhood Centre, Burns Avenue · KA18 3RH

8.4 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateVery goodSep 201850 places

A nursery in Cumnock, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2018. Registered for 50 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingDronganAyr · KA6 7BY

Drongan, Ayr

Drongan Early Childhood Centre

Millmannoch Avenue, Drongan · KA6 7BY

8.6 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202660 places

A nursery in Ayr, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2026. Registered for 60 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingRankinstonAyr · KA6 7HJ

Rankinston, Ayr

Littlemill Early Childhood Centre

Littlemill, Rankinston · KA6 7HJ

8.7 miles from KA18

Care InspectorateVery goodApr 201818 places

A nursery in Ayr, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2018. Registered for 18 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Childcare in KA18 at a glance

Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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 KA18 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.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in KA18

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

There are 12 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of KA18. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in KA18, Cumnock

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Logan Early Childhood Centre

Netherthird Early Childhood Centre

Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre

Auchinleck Early Childhood Centre

New Cumnock Early Childhood Centre

Catrine Early Childhood Centre

Mauchline Primary School Early Childhood Centre

Burns Bairns Nursery

Craighead Country Nursery School

Muirkirk Early Childhood Centre

Drongan Early Childhood Centre

Littlemill Early Childhood Centre

Childcare in KA18 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in KA18

12 nurseries near KA18