# Nurseries in Shetland Islands

We list 22 nurseries in Shetland Islands, with 782 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 22
- Registered places: 782 (about 35 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aith Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aith-nursery-cs2003016125) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bells-brae-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016115) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Brae High School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brae-high-school-nursery-cs2003016128) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Cunningsburgh Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cunningsburgh-early-years-cs2004070872) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Dunrossness Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunrossness-nursery-cs2003016123) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Lunnasting Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lunnasting-nursery-cs2008184975) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Sandwick Junior High School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandwick-junior-high-school-nursery-cs2003016122) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Scalloway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalloway-nursery-cs2003017388) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Sound Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sound-nursery-cs2003054387) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Tingwall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tingwall-nursery-cs2020381186) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Urafirth Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/urafirth-early-years-cs2003016129) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Whalsay School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whalsay-school-nursery-cs2003051773) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Baltasound Junior High School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baltasound-junior-high-school-nursery-cs2003016119) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  |  |
| [Burra Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burra-early-years-cs2003009589) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Fair Isle Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fair-isle-pre-school-cs2003016124) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Hame Fae Hame](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hame-fae-hame-cs2025000003) |  | Care Inspectorate: no grades yet |  |  |  |
| [Happyhansel Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happyhansel-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016127) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lerwick-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003009584) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Mid Yell Junior High Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mid-yell-junior-high-nursery-school-cs2003016117) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |
| [Mossbank Wraparound Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mossbank-wraparound-care-cs2006119273) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Peerie Foxes Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peerie-foxes-ltd-cs2019374246) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Whiteness Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whiteness-early-years-cs2003016121) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |

## Areas within Shetland Islands

- [Lerwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/lerwick.md) (2)
- [Scalloway](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/scalloway.md) (2)
- [Aith](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/aith.md) (1)
- [Baltasound](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/baltasound.md) (1)
- [Boddam](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/boddam.md) (1)
- [Brae](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/brae.md) (1)
- [Flanderstown](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/flanderstown.md) (1)
- [Gardie](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/gardie.md) (1)
- [Garthspool](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/garthspool.md) (1)
- [Gott](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/gott.md) (1)
- [Hamnavoe](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/hamnavoe.md) (1)
- [Mossbank](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/mossbank.md) (1)
- [Shetland North](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/shetland-north.md) (1)
- [Shetland South](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/shetland-south.md) (1)
- [Sound](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/sound.md) (1)
- [Stove](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/stove.md) (1)
- [Symbister](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/symbister.md) (1)
- [Urafirth](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/urafirth.md) (1)
- [Walls](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/walls.md) (1)
- [White Ness](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands/white-ness.md) (1)

## Postcode districts

- [ZE1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ze1.md) (6)
- [ZE2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ze2.md) (16)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Orkney Islands](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands.md) (20)
- [Moray](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/moray.md) (61)
- [Aberdeenshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/aberdeenshire.md) (146)
- [Aberdeen City](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/aberdeen-city.md) (102)
- [Highland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/highland.md) (187)
- [Na h-Eileanan Siar](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/na-h-eileanan-siar.md) (20)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Shetland Islands?

We list 22 nurseries in Shetland Islands, with 782 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Shetland Islands?

Neighbouring areas include Orkney Islands, Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
