# Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre

Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Hillview, Dalrymple, Ayr, KA6 6PZ, in Dalrymple, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 40 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2022) 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. It is run by East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalrymple-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015814  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Hillview, Dalrymple, Ayr, KA6 6PZ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01292 560 368
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015814

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2022) 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:

- 9 February 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 10 December 2021: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015814). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2021). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 40 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillview, Dalrymple, Ayr, KA6 6PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.398398,-4.592875

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Doonvale Private Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doonvale-private-nursery-school-cs2003016384) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Alloway Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alloway-early-years-centre-cs2008173997) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Kincaidston Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kincaidston-early-years-centre-cs2003016142) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Doonfoot Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doonfoot-early-years-centre-cs2003017394) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Forehill Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forehill-early-years-centre-cs2003017396) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Kirkmichael Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkmichael-early-years-centre-cs2013319440) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2022) 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 Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre take?

Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Dalrymple 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 Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre?

Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01292 560 368.

## Sources

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

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