# CALA Ardross ELC

CALA Ardross ELC is a nursery at Ardross Community Hall, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0XW, in Cromarty Firth, Highland. It is registered for 12 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Adequate (3), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by CALA Direct Management Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cala-ardross-elc-cs2022000232  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Ardross Community Hall, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0XW
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [CALA Direct Management Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cala-direct-management-services)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2022000232

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Adequate (3), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). 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:

- 8 June 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 1 May 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference CS2022000232). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 May 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 12 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Ardross Community Hall, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0XW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.732318,-4.289481

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Coulhill Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coulhill-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017191) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bridgend Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgend-nursery-cs2003013577) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Ankerville Nursery - Alness Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ankerville-nursery-alness-ltd-cs2006121484) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Obsdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/obsdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017253) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [South Lodge Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-lodge-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017267) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Park Early Learning and Childcare Suite](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-early-learning-and-childcare-suite-cs2003017254) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does CALA Ardross ELC take?

CALA Ardross ELC takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are CALA Ardross ELC's Care Inspectorate grades?

CALA Ardross ELC's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Adequate (3), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can CALA Ardross ELC take?

CALA Ardross ELC is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Does CALA Ardross ELC 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 CALA Ardross ELC?

CALA Ardross ELC is run by CALA Direct Management Services, which runs 7 nurseries.

## Sources

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

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