# Auchenblae Pre-school Group

Auchenblae Pre-school Group is a nursery at Village Hall, Monboddo Street, Mearns, Laurencekirk, AB30 1XQ, in Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 16 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchenblae-pre-school-group-cs2003002488  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Village Hall, Monboddo Street, Mearns, Laurencekirk, AB30 1XQ
- Registered places: 16
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002488

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 5 October 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 12 September 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002488). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- 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: Village Hall, Monboddo Street, Mearns, Laurencekirk, AB30 1XQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.898237,-2.449252

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Auchenblae Den, 0.2 miles
- Park: Morgan Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Toddler Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Adventure Fort, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Auchenblae School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchenblae-school-nursery-cs2006140128) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [First Friends Laurencekirk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-laurencekirk-ltd-cs2017356083) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Poppies Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-pre-school-ltd-cs2006134446) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Laurencekirk Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurencekirk-nursery-cs2003016317) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Fettercairn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fettercairn-nursery-cs2003016428) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Bervie School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bervie-school-nursery-cs2003016310) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 7.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Auchenblae Pre-school Group's Care Inspectorate grades?

Auchenblae Pre-school Group's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Auchenblae Pre-school Group take?

Auchenblae Pre-school Group is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Does Auchenblae Pre-school Group 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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