Nursery in Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire
Balloch ELCC
Balloch Campus, Carrochan Road, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 8FA · Getting there
Care Inspectorate evaluations
- Care, play and learningGood (4)
- SettingGood (4)
- LeadershipGood (4)
- Children are supported to achieveGood (4)
What does this mean?
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.
Official records
- Care Inspectorate registrationRegistered since February 2018Reference CS2016346342Care Inspectorate · checked 30 September 2026
- Inspections on record3 inspectionslatest 1 May 2026Care Inspectorate · checked 30 September 2026
- Registered places56 placesthe most children it may care for at onceCare Inspectorate · checked 30 September 2026
- Who runs itRun by the councilCare Inspectorate · checked 30 September 2026
Inspection history (4)
- 13 May 2026 · Care Inspectorate grades published (latest)
- 1 May 2026 · Care Inspectorate inspection
- 5 September 2025 · Care Inspectorate inspection
- 4 April 2025 · Care Inspectorate inspection
Fees
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. Funded early learning and childcare (mygov.scot)
Fees and hours: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Ages
- from 3 years
Opening hours: not published yet.
Getting there
Balloch Campus, Carrochan Road, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 8FA · More nurseries in G83
Stations
- Balloch11 min walk · 0.5 miles
Parks and playgrounds
- Balloch Castle Country Park8 min walk
- Argyle Park10 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
What parents say
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Balloch ELCC is a nursery at Balloch Campus, Carrochan Road, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 8FA, in Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 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. It is run by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Run by West Dunbartonshire Council (local council), which runs 29 nurseries.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Inspection | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch ELCCThis nursery | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 yrs | This nursery |
| Levenvale Primary Nursery Class | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Carousel Nurseries (Alexandria) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Christie Park PS ELCC | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 yrs | 1.0 miles |
| Dalmonach ELCC | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 yrs | 1.0 miles |
| St. Mary's Primary Nursery Class | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 yrs | 1.0 miles |
| GillzlittleGemz Childcare | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 yrs | 1.1 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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What ages does Balloch ELCC take?
Balloch ELCC takes children aged from 3 years.
What are Balloch ELCC's Care Inspectorate grades?
Balloch ELCC's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 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 Balloch ELCC take?
Balloch ELCC is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 56 children at any one time.
Does Balloch ELCC 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 Balloch ELCC?
Balloch ELCC is run by West Dunbartonshire Council, which runs 29 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Balloch ELCC?
Balloch is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Balloch ELCC?
You can call 01389 773 969.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate · 30 September 2026
- Contains Care Inspectorate data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
- Contains Department for Transport NaPTAN data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
Last checked 30 September 2026 · Care Inspectorate service number CS2016346342 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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