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Pre-schools in KW1

There are 18 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of KW1, Wick. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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18 nurseries near KW1

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Dunnet, Thurso

Scallywags Nursery

Nursery Building, Crossroads Primary · KW14 8XP

14.3 miles from KW1
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202315 places

A nursery in Thurso, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2023. Registered for 15 places and run by Highland Council.

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Thurso, Highland

Playden Nursery

40 Barrock Street, Thurso · KW14 7DG

17.3 miles from KW1
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202620 places

A nursery in Thurso, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 20 places and run by Playden Nursery SCIO.

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Reay, Thurso

Reay ELC

Reay Primary School, Reay · KW14 7RE

24.4 miles from KW1
Care InspectorateVery goodMay 202520 places

A nursery in Thurso, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2025. Registered for 20 places and run by CALA Direct Management Services.

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Childcare in KW1 at a glance

Ages taken
11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 18 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 KW1 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 pre-schools in KW1

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

There are 18 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of KW1. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.