Do nurseries in KA23 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 KA23?

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 KA23, Saltcoats

There are 12 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of KA23, Saltcoats. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingNorth CoastWest Kilbride · KA23 9AX

North Coast, West Kilbride

West Kilbride Early Years Centre

West Kilbride Community Centre, Corse Street · KA23 9AX

0.2 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodMay 201967 places

A nursery in West Kilbride, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2019. Registered for 67 places and run by The Committee of West Kilbride Village Nursery.

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Directory listingNorth CoastWest Kilbride · KA23 9EX

North Coast, West Kilbride

West Kilbride Primary School Nursery Class

c/o West Kilbride Primary School, Hunterston Road · KA23 9EX

0.2 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202430 places

A nursery in West Kilbride, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingArdrossanNorth Ayrshire · KA22 7PX

Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

St. Peter's Primary School Nursery Class

South Isle Road, Ardrossan · KA22 7PX

3.0 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodDec 202534 places

A nursery in Ardrossan, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2025. Registered for 34 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingArdrossanNorth Ayrshire · KA22 7DH

Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

Stanley Primary School Nursery Class

Stanley Road, Ardrossan · KA22 7DH

3.4 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202539 places

A nursery in Ardrossan, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 39 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingArdrossanNorth Ayrshire · KA22 8JY

Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

Busy Bees Nursery

James Moffat Centre, 187 Glasgow Street · KA22 8JY

3.8 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202570 places

A nursery in Ardrossan, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 70 places and run by Busy Bees.

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Directory listingArdrossanNorth Ayrshire · KA22 8JP

Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

Winton Primary School Early Years Class

Winton Primary School, Anderson Terrace · KA22 8JP

4.0 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202320 places

A nursery in Ardrossan, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingSaltcoatsNorth Ayrshire · KA21 6BN

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

Springvale Early Years Centre

Sannox Drive, Saltcoats · KA21 6BN

4.3 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateVery goodJul 202478 places

A nursery in Saltcoats, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2024. Registered for 78 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingSaltcoatsNorth Ayrshire · KA21 6HS

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

Mayfield Primary School Nursery Class

Mayfield Primary School, Kenilworth Drive · KA21 6HS

4.5 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateVery goodSep 202224 places

A nursery in Saltcoats, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingFairlieLargs · KA29 0BW

Fairlie, Largs

Fairlie Primary School Nursery Class

c/o Fairlie Primary School, 1 Morton Way · KA29 0BW

4.6 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202324 places

A nursery in Largs, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2023. Registered for 24 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingSaltcoatsNorth Ayrshire · KA21 5AF

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

Caledonia Primary Nursery Class

Campbell Avenue, Saltcoats · KA21 5AF

4.7 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202232 places

A nursery in Saltcoats, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2022. Registered for 32 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingSaltcoatsNorth Ayrshire · KA21 6LR

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

Treetops Too

Ailsa Road, Saltcoats · KA21 6LR

4.7 miles from KA23

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202559 places

A nursery in Saltcoats, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025. Registered for 59 places and run by Collin Care Limited.

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Directory listingSaltcoatsNorth Ayrshire · KA21 5EA

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

The Kids Village Nursery

26 Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats · KA21 5EA

4.9 miles from KA23

Not yet graded34 places

A nursery in Saltcoats. Registered for 34 places and run by The Kids Village Ltd.

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Childcare in KA23 at a glance

Ages taken: 7 list babies under 2, 7 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 KA23 is arranged through North 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 KA23

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

There are 12 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of KA23. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in KA23, Saltcoats

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West Kilbride Early Years Centre

West Kilbride Primary School Nursery Class

St. Peter's Primary School Nursery Class

Stanley Primary School Nursery Class

Busy Bees Nursery

Winton Primary School Early Years Class

Springvale Early Years Centre

Mayfield Primary School Nursery Class

Fairlie Primary School Nursery Class

Caledonia Primary Nursery Class

Treetops Too

The Kids Village Nursery

Childcare in KA23 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in KA23

12 nurseries near KA23