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Nurseries for toddlers in Scotland

There are 1,663 nurseries for toddlers registered with the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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1,663 nurseries near Scotland

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Strathallan, Auchterarder

Cheeky Monkeys

Abbey Road, Auchterarder · PH3 1DN

3.6 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202584 places

A nursery in Auchterarder, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2025. Registered for 84 places and run by Ashley Craik trading as Cheeky Monkeys.

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Clackmannanshire North, Alva

Alva ELC

Alva Primary School, Brook Street · FK12 5AN

8.3 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202474 places

A nursery in Alva, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2024. Registered for 74 places and run by Clackmannanshire Council.

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Muthill, Crieff

Busy Bees Nursery

The Coach House, Pitkellony · PH5 2AL

8.6 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateGoodNov 202132 places

A nursery in Crieff, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2021. Registered for 32 places and run by Busy Bees Nursery Limited.

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Sauchie, Alloa

Sauchie ELC

By Holton Cottages, Sauchie · FK10 3NQ

9.3 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateVery goodMar 2025112 places

A nursery in Alloa, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 112 places and run by Clackmannanshire Council.

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Elmbank, Menstrie

Menstrie ELC

FK11 7AP

9.7 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateVery goodDec 2022107 places

A nursery in Menstrie, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in December 2022. Registered for 107 places and run by Clackmannanshire Council.

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Kinross

Swansacre Playgroup

21-23 Swansacre, Kinross · KY13 8TE

9.9 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 202332 places

A nursery in Kinross, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 32 places and run by Swansacre Playgroup, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

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Tullibody, Alloa

St. Serf's ELC

St.Serfs Road, Tullibody · FK10 2RD

10.1 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateVery goodFeb 202374 places

A nursery in Alloa, graded Very good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2023. Registered for 74 places and run by Clackmannanshire Council.

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Tullibody, Alloa

Tulach ELC

Tullibody South Campus, The Orchard · FK10 2SD

10.3 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateGoodMar 2025150 places

A nursery in Alloa, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2025. Registered for 150 places and run by Clackmannanshire Council.

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Clackmannan, Alloa

Clackmannan ELC

Lochies Road, Clackmannan · FK10 4JS

10.3 miles from Scotland
Care InspectorateGoodJan 202394 places

A nursery in Alloa, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in January 2023. Registered for 94 places and run by Clackmannanshire Council.

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Childcare in Scotland at a glance

Ages taken
1,663 list babies under 2, 1,663 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 2,640 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 Scotland is arranged through Perth & Kinross. 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 Scotland

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

There are 1,663 nurseries for toddlers registered with the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.