Do nurseries in KY16 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 KY16?

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 KY16, St. Andrews

There are 11 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of KY16, St. Andrews. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingSt. AndrewsFife · KY16 9UE

St. Andrews, Fife

Rainbow Nursery Ltd

Strathkiness High Road, Fife Park · KY16 9UE

0.4 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202363 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2023. Registered for 63 places.

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Directory listingSt. AndrewsFife · KY16 9NG

St. Andrews, Fife

Lawhead Primary School Nursery

Lawhead School Wynd, St. Andrews · KY16 9NG

0.5 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202330 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Fife Council.

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Directory listingSt. AndrewsFife · KY16 8RU

St. Andrews, Fife

Canongate Primary School Nursery

Maynard Road, St. Andrews · KY16 8RU

0.9 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202334 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 34 places and run by Fife Council.

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Directory listingLang RiggSt. Andrews · KY16 9JT

Lang Rigg, St. Andrews

The Montessori Children's House, St. Andrews Limited

44 South Street, Lang Rigg · KY16 9JT

1.2 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateVery goodJun 202330 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by The Montessori Children's House, St Andrews Limited.

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Directory listingSt. AndrewsFife · KY16 8DF

St. Andrews, Fife

St. Andrews Nursery

Kilrymont Road, St. Andrews · KY16 8DF

1.4 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodJan 202584 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2025. Registered for 84 places and run by Fife Council.

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Directory listingEast SandsSt. Andrews · KY16 8TU

East Sands, St. Andrews

University of St. Andrews Nursery

4 Collins House, East Sands · KY16 8TU

1.9 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodMay 202344 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2023. Registered for 44 places and run by University of St Andrews Nursery.

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Directory listingSt. AndrewsStrathkinness · KY16 9SA

St. Andrews, Strathkinness

Little Beehive Nursery

70 Main Street, Strathkinness · KY16 9SA

2.1 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateVery goodMar 202562 places

A nursery in Strathkinness, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 62 places and run by Little Beehive Nursery (St Andrews) Limited.

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Directory listingLeucharsSt Andrews · KY16 0JX

Leuchars, St Andrews

Bright Horizons Day Care Centre

Leuchars Station, Leuchars · KY16 0JX

3.5 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodJul 2022Family centre120 places

A children and family centre in St Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in July 2022. Registered for 120 places.

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Directory listingLeucharsSt. Andrews · KY16 0EZ

Leuchars, St. Andrews

Leuchars Primary School Nursery

Pitlethie Road, Leuchars · KY16 0EZ

3.5 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateVery goodJan 202366 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2023. Registered for 66 places and run by Fife Council.

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Directory listingKinaldy FarmSt. Andrews · KY16 8NA

Kinaldy Farm, St. Andrews

Acorn Day Nursery

The Steadings, Kinaldy Farm · KY16 8NA

4.1 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202652 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 52 places and run by Acorn Day Nursery (St. Andrews) Limited.

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Directory listingBalmulloSt. Andrews · KY16 0DH

Balmullo, St. Andrews

Balmullo Primary School Nursery

Hayston Park, Balmullo · KY16 0DH

4.7 miles from KY16

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202130 places

A nursery in St. Andrews, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2021. Registered for 30 places and run by Fife Council.

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Childcare in KY16 at a glance

Ages taken: 7 list babies under 2, 7 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 KY16 is arranged through Fife. All 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year.

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in KY16

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

There are 11 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of KY16. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in KY16, St. Andrews

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Rainbow Nursery Ltd

Lawhead Primary School Nursery

Canongate Primary School Nursery

The Montessori Children's House, St. Andrews Limited

St. Andrews Nursery

University of St. Andrews Nursery

Little Beehive Nursery

Bright Horizons Day Care Centre

Leuchars Primary School Nursery

Acorn Day Nursery

Balmullo Primary School Nursery

Childcare in KY16 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in KY16

11 nurseries near KY16