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Nurseries for babies in Highlands Islands

There are 176 nurseries for babies registered with the Care Inspectorate in Highlands Islands, Scotland. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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176 nurseries near Highlands Islands

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Mulbuie, Muir Of Ord

Mulbuie Nursery

Mulbuie Primary School, Mulbuie · IV6 7RB

3.7 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodNov 201920 places

A nursery in Muir of Ord, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2019. Registered for 20 places and run by Highland Council.

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Dingwall, Highland

Little Staggies ELC

10 Fodderty Way, Dingwall · IV15 9XB

5.6 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateAdequateJul 202648 places

A nursery in Dingwall, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in July 2026. Registered for 48 places and run by Little Staggies ELC Ltd.

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Dingwall, Highland

Dingwall Ducklings

Pefferside Park, Dingwall · IV15 9PW

5.7 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202320 places

A nursery in Dingwall, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by CALA Direct Management Services.

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Inverness, Highland

Busy Bees@ Inverness

Stratherrick Road, Inverness · IV2 4JY

11.3 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202682 places

A nursery in Inverness, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 82 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries (Scotland) Limited.

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Inverness, Highland

The Butterfly Rooms

Cauldeen Primary School, Mackay Road · IV2 4HZ

11.8 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodJun 202220 places

A nursery in Inverness, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in June 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Highland Council.

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Inverness, Highland

Cradlehall Nursery

1 Cradlehall Court, Inverness · IV2 5WD

13.4 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202652 places

A nursery in Inverness, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2026. Registered for 52 places and run by Childcare Highland Ltd.

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Smithton, Inverness

Green Tree Nursery

Murray Road, Smithton · IV2 7YU

14.0 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodAug 202675 places

A nursery in Inverness, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in August 2026. Registered for 75 places and run by Green Tree Nursery Ltd.

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Black Isle, Fortrose

CALA Fortrose ELC

Fortrose Pre School, Black Isle Leisure Centre · IV10 8TJ

14.7 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodJan 202524 places

A nursery in Fortrose, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by CALA Integrated Services.

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Childcare in Highlands Islands at a glance

Ages taken
176 list babies under 2, 176 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 325 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 Highlands Islands is arranged through Highland. 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 Highlands Islands

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

There are 176 nurseries for babies registered with the Care Inspectorate in Highlands Islands. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.