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Clashmore, Dornoch

The Playbarn

Skibo Castle, Clashmore, Dornoch, IV25 3RQ
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Care Inspectorate grades

What the official inspectors found, in plain words.

What the Care Inspectorate says

Graded Good

The Care Inspectorate found important strengths, with some areas to improve. This is its lowest grade across the four areas inspectors look at.

  • Care, play and learning4 · Good
  • Setting5 · Very good
  • Staff team4 · Good
  • Leadership4 · Good
  • Grades published December 2021Read the report for what inspectors saw
  • Room for 30 childrenA smaller, homely setting
  • Day care (under 3s)Ask the nursery about its hours
More official details
Type of service
Day Care of Children · Day care (under 3s)
Run by
Skibo Limited · Private
Registered
23/08/2017
Local council
Highland
Care Inspectorate number
CS2017357364
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About The Playbarn

Get a feel for the place before you visit.

A day care service in Dornoch, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2021. Registered for 30 places and run by Skibo Limited.

Picture an ordinary, lovely day.

Ask about routines, settling in and the little things your child loves.

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Hours & visiting

Opening times, and the questions worth asking when you go.

Opening hours

Ask the nurseryContact the nursery for its current daily schedule.

Hours to confirm. Confirm holidays, closures and current availability.

Good questions to bring

  • Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
  • Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
  • Inspection & registrationRead the latest Care Inspectorate report and ask what's changed since.
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Fees & funding

Estimate your costs, then ask for a breakdown that fits your sessions.

Funding & help with costs

What you can claim depends on your child's age and your circumstances. Check the official guidance, then ask the team:

  • Which funded sessions can you book?
  • What costs sit outside a funded place?
  • Do you work term-time or year-round?
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Location

Skibo Castle, Clashmore, Dornoch, IV25 3RQ

The Playbarn

Skibo Castle, Clashmore, Dornoch
IV25 3RQ

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Parent reviews

What families say about their time here.

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When you visit, ask the nursery whether you can speak to a family whose child goes there now.