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Nurseries for babies in Dumbarton

There are 15 nurseries for babies registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Dumbarton, Glasgow Inverclyde. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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15 nurseries near Dumbarton

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Leven, Alexandria

Ferryfield ELCC

Ferryloan, Bank Street · G83 0NU

2.3 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateGoodMar 202644 places

A nursery in Alexandria, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2026. Registered for 44 places and run by West Dunbartonshire Council.

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Childcare in Dumbarton at a glance

Ages taken
15 list babies under 2, 15 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 34 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 Dumbarton is arranged through West Dunbartonshire. 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 babies in Dumbarton

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

There are 15 nurseries for babies registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Dumbarton. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.