# Alloway Early Years Centre

Alloway Early Years Centre is a nursery at Doonholm Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4QQ, in Alloway, South Ayrshire. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by South Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alloway-early-years-centre-cs2008173997  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Doonholm Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4QQ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01292 612 490
- Run by: [South Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2008173997

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). 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:

- 10 August 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 25 May 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since June 2008 (Reference CS2008173997). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 60 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 and Eat Safe (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/17063)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Doonholm Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.431286,-4.631610

- Park: Rozelle Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cambusdoon Estate, 0.3 miles
- Park: Burns Monument and Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Doonvale Private Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doonvale-private-nursery-school-cs2003016384) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kincaidston Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kincaidston-early-years-centre-cs2003016142) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Doonfoot Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doonfoot-early-years-centre-cs2003017394) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wellington School (Ayr) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-school-ayr-ltd-cs2003014016) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Forehill Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forehill-early-years-centre-cs2003017396) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Riverbank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverbank-nursery-cs2003005179) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Alloway Early Years Centre take?

Alloway Early Years Centre takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Alloway Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Alloway Early Years Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Alloway Early Years Centre take?

Alloway Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Does Alloway Early Years Centre 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.

### Who runs Alloway Early Years Centre?

Alloway Early Years Centre is run by South Ayrshire Council, which runs 34 nurseries.

### How do I contact Alloway Early Years Centre?

You can call 01292 612 490.

## Sources

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

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