# Chimes Playgroup

Chimes Playgroup is a nursery at East & Old Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EG, in Forfar, Angus. It is registered for 32 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chimes-playgroup-cs2003002836  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: East & Old Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EG
- Registered places: 32
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002836

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) 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:

- 16 April 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 6 March 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002836). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 32 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East & Old Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.644218,-2.887355

- Park: East Greens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Reid Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Forfar Loch Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sheriff Court Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lordburn Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: East Greens Play 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Strathmore Pre School Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strathmore-pre-school-class-cs2003015767) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lemon Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-nursery-cs2017362201) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Wendyhouse Children's Nursery (Forfar)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendyhouse-childrens-nursery-forfar-cs2007161398) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Langlands Pre-School Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langlands-pre-school-class-cs2003015766) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mothergoose Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mothergoose-playgroup-cs2003002923) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Forfar Early Learning and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forfar-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2020379181) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Chimes Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Chimes Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2024) 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 Chimes Playgroup take?

Chimes Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Chimes Playgroup 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.

## Sources

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

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