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Pre-schools in Highlands Islands

There are 325 pre-schools 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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325 nurseries near Highlands Islands

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Aird and Loch Ness, Beauly

Beauly Nursery

Beauly Primary School, Croyard Road · IV4 7DJ

3.5 miles from Highlands and Islands
Care InspectorateGoodAug 202220 places

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

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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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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 pre-schools in Highlands Islands

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

There are 325 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate in Highlands Islands. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.