# Caol and St Columba's Nursery

Caol and St Columba's Nursery is a nursery at Glenkingie Street, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7DP, in Caol, Highland. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 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. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caol-and-st-columbas-nursery-cs2003017183  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Glenkingie Street, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7DP
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01397 703 366
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017183

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 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:

- 27 January 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 9 December 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017183). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 60 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: 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: Glenkingie Street, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.838524,-5.107433

- Station: Banavie, 0.6 miles
- Station: Corpach, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banavie Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banavie-primary-nursery-cs2003016420) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-ghaidhlig-loch-abar-cs2003013559) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery & Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-day-care-cs2003008658) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Inverlochy Primary Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inverlochy-primary-nursery-class-cs2003017220) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-fort-william-cs2014323840) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Lundavra Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lundavra-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017285) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Caol and St Columba's Nursery take?

Caol and St Columba's Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Caol and St Columba's Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Caol and St Columba's Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 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 Caol and St Columba's Nursery take?

Caol and St Columba's Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Does Caol and St Columba's 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.

### Who runs Caol and St Columba's Nursery?

Caol and St Columba's Nursery is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Caol and St Columba's Nursery?

Banavie is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Caol and St Columba's Nursery?

You can call 01397 703 366.

## Sources

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

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