# Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre is a nursery at 18 Aberlady Way, Bishopton, PA7 5HQ, in Rossland, Renfrewshire. It is registered for 72 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 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. It is run by Renfrewshire Council. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dargavel-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2021000295 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: 18 Aberlady Way, Bishopton, PA7 5HQ - Ages: from 3 years - Registered places: 72 - Phone: 0300 300 1480 - Run by: [Renfrewshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/renfrewshire-council) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2021000295 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 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: - 25 January 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published - 29 November 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference CS2021000295). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 72 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 12 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1452707) - 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: 18 Aberlady Way, Bishopton, PA7 5HQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.899889,-4.501070 - Station: Bishopton, 0.2 miles - Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cairellot Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cairellot-nursery-ltd-cs2006118166) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 | | | 0.3 miles | | [St John Bosco Early Learning and Childcare Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-john-bosco-early-learning-and-childcare-class-cs2003014777) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 1.5 miles | | [Thrive Childcare and Education Happitots Erskine](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-childcare-and-education-happitots-erskine-cs2005107944) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 1.5 miles | | [Erskine Community Nursery - Bargarran](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/erskine-community-nursery-bargarran-cs2014332202) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | 1.5 miles | | [Little Panda's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pandas-nursery-cs2020380809) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | 2.1 miles | | [Carli's Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlis-kindergarten-ltd-cs2007149789) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 | | | 2.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages does Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre take? Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre takes children aged from 3 years. ### What are Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre's Care Inspectorate grades? Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 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 Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre take? Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 72 children at any one time. ### Does Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare 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 Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre? Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre is run by Renfrewshire Council, which runs 33 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre? Bishopton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dargavel Early Learning and Childcare Centre? You can call 0300 300 1480. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.