# Avondale Early Learning and Childcare Avondale Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at Avondale Early Learning and Childcare, Kirkland Park Avenue, Strathaven, ML10 6DY, in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by South Lanarkshire Council. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avondale-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2020379025 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: Avondale Early Learning and Childcare, Kirkland Park Avenue, Strathaven, ML10 6DY - Ages: from 3 years - Registered places: 80 - Phone: 01357 522 451 - Run by: [South Lanarkshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-lanarkshire-council) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2020379025 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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: - 2 October 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published - 7 September 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference CS2020379025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 80 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 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1777250) - 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: Avondale Early Learning and Childcare, Kirkland Park Avenue, Strathaven, ML10 6DY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.680061,-4.075536 - Park: Kirkland Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: George Allan Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: John Hastie Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Allison Green, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Toddlers area, 0.2 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kirklandpark Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirklandpark-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015303) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Sweetie Brae Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweetie-brae-private-nursery-cs2003006388) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 0.3 miles | | [Strathaven Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strathaven-community-nursery-cs2003006378) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 0.5 miles | | [Wester Overton Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wester-overton-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015378) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 0.5 miles | | [St. Patrick's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-patricks-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015365) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 0.5 miles | | [Newfield Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newfield-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015323) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 | | | 3.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages does Avondale Early Learning and Childcare take? Avondale Early Learning and Childcare takes children aged from 3 years. ### What are Avondale Early Learning and Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades? Avondale Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. ### How many children can Avondale Early Learning and Childcare take? Avondale Early Learning and Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 80 children at any one time. ### Does Avondale Early Learning and Childcare 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 Avondale Early Learning and Childcare? Avondale Early Learning and Childcare is run by South Lanarkshire Council, which runs 88 nurseries. ### How do I contact Avondale Early Learning and Childcare? You can call 01357 522 451. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.