# Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Dalmellington early childhood centre, Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ, in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 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 East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalmellington-primary-and-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015817  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Dalmellington early childhood centre, Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01292 550364
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015817

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 10 July 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 9 June 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015817). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2023). 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: 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: Dalmellington early childhood centre, Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.324013,-4.402752

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bellsbank Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellsbank-early-childhood-centre-cs2003041854) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Patna Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/patna-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015816) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Straiton Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/straiton-early-years-centre-cs2003016133) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Littlemill Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlemill-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015815) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Drongan Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drongan-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016948) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Kirkmichael Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkmichael-early-years-centre-cs2013319440) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 8.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre take?

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 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 Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre take?

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre 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 Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre?

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01292 550364.

## Sources

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

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