# Craighead Country Nursery School

Craighead Country Nursery School is a nursery at Craighead Farm, Mauchline, KA5 6EX, in Ballochmyle, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 63 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craighead-country-nursery-school-cs2016344871  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Craighead Farm, Mauchline, KA5 6EX
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01290 559217
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2016344871

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), 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:

- 27 September 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 21 August 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference CS2016344871). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 63 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 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/922584)
- 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: Craighead Farm, Mauchline, KA5 6EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.542822,-4.380181

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mauchline Primary School Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mauchline-primary-school-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016956) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Burns Bairns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burns-bairns-nursery-cs2011280369) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Catrine Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catrine-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015813) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Galston Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galston-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016950) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Newmilns Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newmilns-early-childhood-centre-cs2016348008) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Tarbolton Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarbolton-early-years-centre-cs2003016140) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Craighead Country Nursery School's Care Inspectorate grades?

Craighead Country Nursery School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Craighead Country Nursery School take?

Craighead Country Nursery School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Does Craighead Country Nursery School 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.

### How do I contact Craighead Country Nursery School?

You can call 01290 559217.

## Sources

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

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