Do pre-schools in PA42 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 pre-schools in PA42?

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.

Pre-schools in PA42

There are 8 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of PA42, Isle of Islay. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 8

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Directory listingPort EllenIsle Of Islay · PA42 7BW

Port Ellen, Isle Of Islay

Port Ellen Primary Pre Five Unit

Port Ellen Primary School, Lennox Street · PA42 7BW

0.6 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateVery goodJun 202532 places

A nursery in Isle of Islay, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2025. Registered for 32 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingBowmoreIsle Of Islay · PA43 7JX

Bowmore, Isle Of Islay

Bowmore Primary Pre Five Unit

Bowmore Primary School, Flora Street · PA43 7JX

9.1 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateGoodJan 202030 places

A nursery in Isle of Islay, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2020. Registered for 30 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingPort CharlotteIsle Of Islay · PA48 7TW

Port Charlotte, Isle Of Islay

Port Charlotte Primary Pre Five Unit

Port Charlotte Primary School, Port Charlotte · PA48 7TW

10.2 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202520 places

A nursery in Isle of Islay, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025. Registered for 20 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingPort AskaigIsle Of Islay · PA46 7RF

Port Askaig, Isle Of Islay

Keills Primary Pre Five Unit

Keills Primary School, Port Askaig · PA46 7RF

14.2 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateGoodNov 202513 places

A nursery in Isle of Islay, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2025. Registered for 13 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingCraighouseIsle Of Jura · PA60 7XG

Craighouse, Isle Of Jura

Small Isles Primary Pre Five Unit

Small Isles Primary School, Craighouse · PA60 7XG

17.4 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateGoodJun 202516 places

A nursery in Isle of Jura, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2025. Registered for 16 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingKintyre and the IslandsIsle Of Gigha · PA41 7AA

Kintyre and the Islands, Isle Of Gigha

Gigha Primary Pre Five Unit

Gigha Primary School, Isle of Gigha · PA41 7AA

17.9 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateGoodSep 202410 places

A nursery in Isle of Gigha, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in September 2024. Registered for 10 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingTayinloanTarbert · PA29 6XG

Tayinloan, Tarbert

Rhunahaorine Primary Pre Five Unit

Rhunahaorine Primary School, Tayinloan · PA29 6XG

21.3 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateAdequateOct 202515 places

A nursery in Tarbert, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 15 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Directory listingDrumlembleCampbeltown · PA28 6PW

Drumlemble, Campbeltown

Drumlemble Primary Pre Five Unit

Drumlemble Primary School, Drumlemble · PA28 6PW

24.6 miles from PA42

Care InspectorateGoodFeb 201915 places

A nursery in Campbeltown, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2019. Registered for 15 places and run by Argyll and Bute Council.

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Childcare in PA42 at a glance

Ages taken: 2 list babies under 2, 2 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 8 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 PA42 is arranged through Argyll & Bute. 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 pre-schools in PA42

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

There are 8 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of PA42. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.

Pre-schools in PA42

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Port Ellen Primary Pre Five Unit

Bowmore Primary Pre Five Unit

Port Charlotte Primary Pre Five Unit

Keills Primary Pre Five Unit

Small Isles Primary Pre Five Unit

Gigha Primary Pre Five Unit

Rhunahaorine Primary Pre Five Unit

Drumlemble Primary Pre Five Unit

Childcare in PA42 at a glance

Browse PA42 by age

Questions parents ask about pre-schools in PA42

8 nurseries near PA42