# Ark Childcare Ltd

Ark Childcare Ltd is a nursery at Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW, in Heldon and Laich, Moray. It is registered for 90 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-childcare-ltd-cs2004068093  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW
- Registered places: 90
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2004068093

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 18 March 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 11 February 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference CS2004068093). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 90 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 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/19931)
- Who runs it: Private 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: Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.645100,-3.392210

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Elgin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-elgin-cs2014334483) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Miltonduff Pre-school Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miltonduff-pre-school-group-cs2003008889) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bishopmill Pre-school Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopmill-pre-school-centre-cs2003008938) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [V.I.P. Childcare - Moray](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/v-i-p-childcare-moray-cs2007156495) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-nursery-school-cs2017360138) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [UHI Moray Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uhi-moray-nursery-cs2003008892) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ark Childcare Ltd's Care Inspectorate grades?

Ark Childcare Ltd's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Ark Childcare Ltd take?

Ark Childcare Ltd is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Does Ark Childcare Ltd 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.

## Sources

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

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