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Nurseries for toddlers in Ayr

There are 22 nurseries for toddlers registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Ayr, Ayrshire. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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22 nurseries near Ayr

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Ayr, South Ayrshire

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Boat Vennel, 20 New Bridge Street · KA7 1JX

2.0 miles from Ayr
Care InspectorateGoodOct 202256 places

A nursery in Ayr, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2022. Registered for 56 places and run by Elaine Buchanan.

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Ayr, South Ayrshire

Riverbank Nursery

2 Citadel Place, Ayr · KA7 1JN

2.1 miles from Ayr
Care InspectorateAdequateJun 202673 places

A nursery in Ayr, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 73 places and run by Brian Armour & Sandra Armour, a Partnership.

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Dunure, Ayr

Heads of Ayr Nursery

Laigh Kyleston Farm, Dunure · KA7 4LD

4.3 miles from Ayr
Care InspectorateGoodMar 2022106 places

A nursery in Ayr, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2022. Registered for 106 places and run by Heads of Ayr Nursery Ltd.

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Childcare in Ayr at a glance

Ages taken
22 list babies under 2, 22 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 27 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 Ayr is arranged through South Ayrshire. 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 Ayr

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

There are 22 nurseries for toddlers registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Ayr. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.