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Nurseries for toddlers in Aberdeen

There are 49 nurseries for toddlers registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Moray. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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49 nurseries near Aberdeen

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Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells, Aberdeen

Queen's Cross Nursery Limited

Queen's Cross Church, Albyn Place · AB10 1YN

1.0 mile from Aberdeen
Care InspectorateAdequateSep 202622 places

A nursery in Aberdeen, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in September 2026. Registered for 22 places and run by Queen's Cross Nursery Limited a private company limited by guarantee.

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Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells, Aberdeen

Bright Horizons Early Learning and Childcare 44 St. Swithin

44 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen · AB10 6XJ

1.1 miles from Aberdeen
Care InspectorateVery goodFeb 202058 places

A nursery in Aberdeen, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2020. Registered for 58 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd.

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Aberdeen

ALC

Dill Road, Aberdeen · AB24 2XL

1.6 miles from Aberdeen
Care InspectorateGoodMar 202570 places

A nursery in Aberdeen, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 70 places and run by ALCCP SCIO.

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Childcare in Aberdeen at a glance

Ages taken
49 list babies under 2, 49 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 101 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 Aberdeen is arranged through Aberdeen City. 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 nurseries for toddlers in Aberdeen

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

There are 49 nurseries for toddlers registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Aberdeen. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.