# Auchlone Nature Kindergarten

Auchlone Nature Kindergarten is a nursery at Auchlone Lodge, Abercairney Estate, Crieff, PH7 3QZ, in Quarterbank, Perth & Kinross. It is registered for 75 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchlone-nature-kindergarten-cs2021000179  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Auchlone Lodge, Abercairney Estate, Crieff, PH7 3QZ
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01764 683656
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2021000179

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 6 June 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 25 April 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference CS2021000179). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 75 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 October 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1953405)
- 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: Auchlone Lodge, Abercairney Estate, Crieff, PH7 3QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.368623,-3.745323

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morrison's Academy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morrisons-academy-nursery-cs2003016199) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Crieff Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crieff-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016093) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-nursery-cs2009230370) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [St. Dominic's Nursery Class and Wrap Around Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-dominics-nursery-class-and-wrap-around-care-cs2005105100) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Ardvreck Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ardvreck-nursery-cs2016344652) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-cs2019376642) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Auchlone Nature Kindergarten's Care Inspectorate grades?

Auchlone Nature Kindergarten's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Auchlone Nature Kindergarten take?

Auchlone Nature Kindergarten is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Does Auchlone Nature Kindergarten 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 Auchlone Nature Kindergarten?

You can call 01764 683656.

## Sources

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

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