Do nurseries in KW17 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 KW17?

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 KW17, Orkney

There are 11 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of KW17, Orkney. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11

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Directory listingBalfourOrkney · KW17 2DY

Balfour, Orkney

Shapinsay Primary School Nursery

Shapinsay Primary School, Balfour · KW17 2DY

3.8 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodNov 20199 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2019. Registered for 9 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingFinstownOrkney · KW17 2ES

Finstown, Orkney

Firth Primary School Nursery

Firth Primary School, Finstown · KW17 2ES

3.9 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202430 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingKirkwallOrkney Islands · KW15 1RP

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Glaitness School Nursery

Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall · KW15 1RP

4.0 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202390 places

A nursery in Kirkwall, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2023. Registered for 90 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingKirkwallOrkney Islands · KW15 1GS

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

The Strynd Nursery

13 Burnett Brae, Kirkwall · KW15 1GS

4.2 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202051 places

A nursery in Kirkwall, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2020. Registered for 51 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingKirkwallOrkney Islands · KW15 1PJ

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Papdale Primary School Nursery

Papdale Primary School, Willow Road · KW15 1PJ

4.3 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateVery goodJun 202294 places

A nursery in Kirkwall, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2022. Registered for 94 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingEvieOrkney · KW17 2PE

Evie, Orkney

Evie Primary School Nursery

Evie Primary School, Evie · KW17 2PE

5.5 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodMar 202020 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2020. Registered for 20 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingDounbyOrkney · KW17 2JA

Dounby, Orkney

Dounby Community School Nursery

Dounby Community School, Dounby · KW17 2JA

7.8 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodSep 201944 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2019. Registered for 44 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingOrphirOrkney · KW17 2RB

Orphir, Orkney

Orphir Community School

Orphir Primary School, Orphir · KW17 2RB

7.9 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodSep 201815 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2018. Registered for 15 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingStennessStromness · KW16 3LB

Stenness, Stromness

Stenness Community School Nursery

KW16 3LB

8.1 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202615 places

A nursery in Stromness, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2026. Registered for 15 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingRousayOrkney · KW17 2PR

Rousay, Orkney

Rousay Primary School Nursery

Rousay Primary School Nursery, Rousay · KW17 2PR

8.9 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateGoodSep 20198 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2019. Registered for 8 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Directory listingToabOrkney · KW17 2QU

Toab, Orkney

St. Andrews Primary School Nursery

St. Andrews Primary, Toab · KW17 2QU

8.9 miles from KW17

Care InspectorateVery goodApr 202364 places

A nursery in Orkney, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2023. Registered for 64 places and run by Orkney Islands Council.

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Childcare in KW17 at a glance

Ages taken: 8 list babies under 2, 8 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 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 KW17 is arranged through Orkney Islands. 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 KW17

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

There are 11 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of KW17. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in KW17, Orkney

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Shapinsay Primary School Nursery

Firth Primary School Nursery

Glaitness School Nursery

The Strynd Nursery

Papdale Primary School Nursery

Evie Primary School Nursery

Dounby Community School Nursery

Orphir Community School

Stenness Community School Nursery

Rousay Primary School Nursery

St. Andrews Primary School Nursery

Childcare in KW17 at a glance

Browse KW17 by age

Questions parents ask about nurseries in KW17

11 nurseries near KW17