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Pre-schools in Dumbarton

There are 34 pre-schools 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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34 nurseries near Dumbarton

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Brucehill, Dumbarton

Brucehill ELCC

Ardoch Crescent, Brucehill · G82 4EN

0.6 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateGoodMay 202380 places

A nursery in Dumbarton, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2023. Registered for 80 places and run by West Dunbartonshire Council.

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Leven, Dumbarton

Andrew B Cameron ELCC

Broomhill Drive, Dumbarton · G82 3HQ

0.9 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202256 places

A nursery in Dumbarton, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2022. Registered for 56 places and run by West Dunbartonshire Council.

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Bellsmyre, Dumbarton

Bellsmyre ELCC

Howatshaws Road, Bellsmyre · G82 3DR

1.0 mile from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateVery goodMay 2022110 places

A nursery in Dumbarton, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2022. Registered for 110 places and run by West Dunbartonshire Council.

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Leven, Alexandria

GillzlittleGemz Childcare

West Dunbartonshire Council Social Work, 4 Church Street · G83 0NP

2.3 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateGoodJan 202574 places

A nursery in Alexandria, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2025. Registered for 74 places and run by GillzlittleGemz Childcare Partnership.

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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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Bonhill, Alexandria

Dalmonach ELCC

First Avenue, Bonhill · G83 9AU

2.4 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateGoodJan 202060 places

A nursery in Alexandria, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2020. Registered for 60 places and run by West Dunbartonshire Council.

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Leven, Alexandria

Christie Park PS ELCC

Christie Park School, Middleton Street · G83 0DF

2.6 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateVery goodFeb 202526 places

A nursery in Alexandria, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2025. Registered for 26 places and run by West Dunbartonshire Council.

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Balloch, Alexandria

Balloch ELCC

Balloch Campus, Carrochan Road · G83 8FA

3.3 miles from Dumbarton
Care InspectorateGoodMay 202656 places

A nursery in Alexandria, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in May 2026. Registered for 56 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 pre-schools in Dumbarton

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

There are 34 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 5 miles of Dumbarton. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.