# Auchenblae School Nursery

Auchenblae School Nursery is a nursery at Auchenblae, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, AB30 1WQ, in Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 25 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Aberdeenshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchenblae-school-nursery-cs2006140128  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Auchenblae, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, AB30 1WQ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01561 400 665
- Run by: [Aberdeenshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aberdeenshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2006140128

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 19 April 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 February 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference CS2006140128). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 25 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 21 August 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/41707)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. 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: Auchenblae, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, AB30 1WQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.896886,-2.450056

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Auchenblae Den, 0.2 miles
- Park: Morgan Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Toddler Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Adventure Fort, 0.3 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 Pre-school Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchenblae-pre-school-group-cs2003002488) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [First Friends Laurencekirk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-laurencekirk-ltd-cs2017356083) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.2 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 |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Fettercairn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fettercairn-nursery-cs2003016428) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 5.7 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 School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Auchenblae School Nursery take?

Auchenblae School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Does Auchenblae School Nursery 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 Auchenblae School Nursery?

Auchenblae School Nursery is run by Aberdeenshire Council, which runs 81 nurseries.

### How do I contact Auchenblae School Nursery?

You can call 01561 400 665.

## Sources

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

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