Do nurseries in KA2 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 KA2?

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 KA2, Kilmarnock

There are 13 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of KA2, Kilmarnock. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 13
After-school clubs: 3

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Directory listingCrosshouseKilmarnock · KA2 0JJ

Crosshouse, Kilmarnock

Crosshouse Early Childhood Centre

Playingfield Road, Crosshouse · KA2 0JJ

1.2 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateVery goodFeb 202388 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 88 places and run by East Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingDundonaldKilmarnock · KA2 9EP

Dundonald, Kilmarnock

Dundonald Early Years Centre

Castle Drive, Dundonald · KA2 9EP

1.4 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202547 places

A nursery in Kilmarnock, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025. Registered for 47 places and run by South Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingSpringsideIrvine · KA11 3AZ

Springside, Irvine

Springside Early Years Class

Station Road, Springside · KA11 3AZ

1.7 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateGoodDec 202516 places

A nursery in Irvine, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2025. Registered for 16 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 1UG

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Gargieston Early Childhood Centre

Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 1UG

2.0 miles from KA2

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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Directory listingDreghornIrvine · KA11 4DD

Dreghorn, Irvine

Dreghorn Primary School Early Years Class

Dundonald Road, Dreghorn · KA11 4DD

2.2 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202540 places

A nursery in Irvine, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 2QJ

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre

North Hamilton Street, Kilmarnock · KA1 2QJ

2.6 miles from KA2

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 listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 4DY

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Riccarton Early Childhood Centre

45 Campbell Place, Kilmarnock · KA1 4DY

2.7 miles from KA2

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 listingShortleesKilmarnock · KA1 4SR

Shortlees, Kilmarnock

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre

Blacksyke Avenue, Shortlees · KA1 4SR

2.7 miles from KA2

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 1RX

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Beechwood House Nursery

34 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 1RX

2.7 miles from KA2

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 listingFriars CroftIrvine · KA11 8EE

Friars Croft, Irvine

Marress House Early Years Centre

Marress House, Friars Croft · KA11 8EE

2.9 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateVery goodMay 202655 places

A nursery in Irvine, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 55 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilmarnockEast Ayrshire · KA1 4LN

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Grasshoppers Children's Nursery

30 Witchknowe Road, Kilmarnock · KA1 4LN

2.9 miles from KA2

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 listingBroomlandsIrvine · KA11 1LA

Broomlands, Irvine

Elderbank Early Years

St.Kilda Bank, Broomlands · KA11 1LA

2.9 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateGoodDec 201850 places

A nursery in Irvine, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2018. Registered for 50 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingIrvineNorth Ayrshire · KA11 1PZ

Irvine, North Ayrshire

St John Ogilvie Early Years Class

13 Towerlands Farm Road, Irvine · KA11 1PZ

2.9 miles from KA2

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202650 places

A nursery in Irvine, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 50 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Childcare in KA2 at a glance

Ages taken: 7 list babies under 2, 7 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 13 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 KA2 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 KA2

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

There are 13 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 3 miles of KA2. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in KA2, Kilmarnock

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Crosshouse Early Childhood Centre

Dundonald Early Years Centre

Springside Early Years Class

Gargieston Early Childhood Centre

Dreghorn Primary School Early Years Class

Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre

Riccarton Early Childhood Centre

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre

Beechwood House Nursery

Marress House Early Years Centre

Grasshoppers Children's Nursery

Elderbank Early Years

St John Ogilvie Early Years Class

Childcare in KA2 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in KA2

13 nurseries near KA2