# Calderbank Nursery

Calderbank Nursery is a nursery at 16 Laurieknowe, Dumfries, DG2 7AJ, in Laurieknowe, Dumfries & Galloway. It is registered for 56 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calderbank-nursery-cs2006131518  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 16 Laurieknowe, Dumfries, DG2 7AJ
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01387 248861
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2006131518

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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 January 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 20 October 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference CS2006131518). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 October 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 56 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 2 May 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/926238)
- 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: 16 Laurieknowe, Dumfries, DG2 7AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.067543,-3.621528

- Station: Dumfries, 0.8 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green Sands, 0.2 miles
- Park: Summerhill Land Art, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Laurieknowe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurieknowe-nursery-cs2003015494) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dumfries Toy Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dumfries-toy-library-cs2003010890) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Malory Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/malory-day-nursery-cs2005088027) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Troqueer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/troqueer-nursery-cs2003015543) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Malory House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/malory-house-nursery-cs2003013479) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Ahoy Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-ahoy-childcare-centre-cs2003010772) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Calderbank Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Calderbank Nursery take?

Calderbank Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Does Calderbank 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.

### What is the nearest station to Calderbank Nursery?

Dumfries is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Calderbank Nursery?

You can call 01387 248861.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Calderbank+Nursery+Dumfries&query_place_id=ChIJP9wGNRHKYkgRBf9ZeBqL2ZI)

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