Do nurseries in PA12 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 PA12?

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 PA12, Johnstone

There are 13 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of PA12, Johnstone. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 13
After-school clubs: 2

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Directory listingJohnstone NorthLochwinnoch · PA12 4DG

Johnstone North, Lochwinnoch

Lochwinnoch Early Learning and Childcare Class

Lochwinnoch Primary School, Calder Street · PA12 4DG

0.4 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodApr 202548 places

A nursery in Lochwinnoch, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2025. Registered for 48 places and run by Renfrewshire Council.

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Directory listingHowwoodJohnstone · PA9 1DL

Howwood, Johnstone

Mid Gavin Nursery

Mid Gavin Lodge, Beith Road · PA9 1DL

1.7 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateAdequateJan 2026110 places

A nursery in Johnstone, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in January 2026. Registered for 110 places and run by Mid Gavin Nursery Limited.

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Directory listingGatesideBeith · KA15 2LF

Gateside, Beith

Gateside Early Years Class

Main Road, Gateside · KA15 2LF

3.3 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateVery goodApr 202416 places

A nursery in Beith, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in April 2024. Registered for 16 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingGarnock ValleyBeith · KA15 1EZ

Garnock Valley, Beith

Beith Primary School Early Years Class

Glebe Road, Beith · KA15 1EZ

3.3 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202550 places

A nursery in Beith, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2025. Registered for 50 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingGarnock ValleyKilbirnie · KA25 7EP

Garnock Valley, Kilbirnie

Moorpark Primary School Nursery Class

Moorpark Primary & EYC, School Road · KA25 7EP

3.4 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodJan 201816 places

A nursery in Kilbirnie, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2018. Registered for 16 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingGarnock ValleyKilbirnie · KA25 7AP

Garnock Valley, Kilbirnie

The Yellow Brick Road Early Years Centre

St. Columba Church Hall, 13 Glasgow Street · KA25 7AP

3.6 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodMay 201967 places

A nursery in Kilbirnie, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2019. Registered for 67 places and run by The Yellow Brick Road Group Ltd.

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Directory listingJohnstoneRenfrewshire · PA5 0SA

Johnstone, Renfrewshire

Spateston Early Learning and Childcare Centre

65 Hallhill Road, Johnstone · PA5 0SA

4.0 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateVery goodMar 2023124 places

A nursery in Johnstone, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2023. Registered for 124 places and run by Renfrewshire Council.

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Directory listingGarnock ValleyKilbirnie · KA25 6EJ

Garnock Valley, Kilbirnie

St. Bridget's Primary School Nursery Class

St Bridgets Primary School, Hagthorn Avenue · KA25 6EJ

4.1 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateAdequateNov 202555 places

A nursery in Kilbirnie, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025. Registered for 55 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingGlengarnockBeith · KA14 3BF

Glengarnock, Beith

Garnock Community Campus

Beith Road, Glengarnock · KA14 3BF

4.1 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202447 places

A nursery in Beith, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2024. Registered for 47 places and run by North Ayrshire Council.

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Directory listingKilbarchanJohnstone · PA10 2LA

Kilbarchan, Johnstone

Kilbarchan Community Nursery

Meadside Avenue, Kilbarchan · PA10 2LA

4.3 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodOct 202256 places

A nursery in Johnstone, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2022. Registered for 56 places and run by Kilbarchan Community Nursery SCIO.

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Directory listingJohnstoneRenfrewshire · PA5 0BB

Johnstone, Renfrewshire

West Johnstone Early Learning and Childcare Centre

West Johnstone Shared Campus, Beith Road · PA5 0BB

4.7 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateVery goodMar 2022Family centre92 places

A children and family centre in Johnstone, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2022. Registered for 92 places and run by Renfrewshire Council.

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Directory listingBishoptonBridge Of Weir · PA11 3PX

Bishopton, Bridge Of Weir

Rivendale Nursery

Houston Road, Bridge of Weir · PA11 3PX

4.8 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodAug 202651 places

A nursery in Bridge of Weir, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 51 places and run by Collin Care Limited.

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Directory listingJohnstoneRenfrewshire · PA5 8RX

Johnstone, Renfrewshire

St Margaret's Early Learning and Childcare Class

St Margaret's Primary School, Quarrelton Road · PA5 8RX

4.9 miles from PA12

Care InspectorateGoodJan 202687 places

A nursery in Johnstone, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2026. Registered for 87 places and run by Renfrewshire Council.

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Childcare in PA12 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 PA12 is arranged through Renfrewshire. 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

Browse PA12 by age

Questions parents ask about nurseries in PA12

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

There are 13 nurseries registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of PA12. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Nurseries in PA12, Johnstone

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Lochwinnoch Early Learning and Childcare Class

Mid Gavin Nursery

Gateside Early Years Class

Beith Primary School Early Years Class

Moorpark Primary School Nursery Class

The Yellow Brick Road Early Years Centre

Spateston Early Learning and Childcare Centre

St. Bridget's Primary School Nursery Class

Garnock Community Campus

Kilbarchan Community Nursery

West Johnstone Early Learning and Childcare Centre

Rivendale Nursery

St Margaret's Early Learning and Childcare Class

Childcare in PA12 at a glance

Browse PA12 by age

Questions parents ask about nurseries in PA12

13 nurseries near PA12