Do after-school clubs in Ballater 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 after-school clubs in Ballater?

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.

After-school clubs in Ballater

There are 3 after-school clubs registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of Ballater, Aberdeenshire Moray. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Clubs: 3

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Directory listingAboyneAberdeenshire · AB34 5JN

Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

Aboyne After School Club

Deeside Community Education Centre, Bridgeview Road · AB34 5JN

9.5 miles from Ballater

Care InspectorateGoodNov 2023Before & after school40 places

An out-of-school care service in Aboyne, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2023. Registered for 40 places.

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Directory listingFirbraeBanchory · AB31 5ZT

Firbrae, Banchory

Banchory Out of School Club

Hill of Banchory Family Resource Centre, Hill of Banchory · AB31 5ZT

21.2 miles from Ballater

Care InspectorateAdequateApr 2026Before & after school64 places

An out-of-school care service in Banchory, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in April 2026. Registered for 64 places and run by CLICC Ltd..

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Directory listingDunechtWesthill · AB32 7BA

Dunecht, Westhill

Rural Rascals Out of School Care

Dunecht Primary School, Dunecht · AB32 7BA

24.8 miles from Ballater

Care InspectorateAdequateApr 2026Before & after school24 places

An out-of-school care service in Westhill, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in April 2026. Registered for 24 places and run by Rural Rascals.

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Childcare in Ballater at a glance

Funded hours: Funded early learning and childcare in Ballater is arranged through Aberdeenshire. 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 after-school clubs in Ballater

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

There are 3 after-school clubs registered with the Care Inspectorate within 25 miles of Ballater. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.