# Alford Pre-School

Alford Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Howe Trinity Church Hall, 110 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8AD, in Alford, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alford-pre-school-cs2008168603  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Howe Trinity Church Hall, 110 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8AD
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01975 563 505
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2008168603

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 17 April 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 15 March 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference CS2008168603). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 11 February 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/83463)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Howe Trinity Church Hall, 110 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.231142,-2.696155

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haughton Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alford Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alford-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015703) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Monymusk Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monymusk-playgroup-cs2003002658) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hut-lumphanan-preschool-cs2003002508) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 7.1 miles |
| [Insch School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/insch-school-nursery-cs2003015714) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 8.2 miles |
| [Dreams Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreams-daycare-limited-cs2011298684) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 8.8 miles |
| [Rhynie School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhynie-school-nursery-cs2003015739) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 8.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Alford Pre-School's Care Inspectorate grades?

Alford Pre-School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Alford Pre-School take?

Alford Pre-School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Alford Pre-School offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### How do I contact Alford Pre-School?

You can call 01975 563 505.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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