# Darvel Early Childhood Centre

Darvel Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Campbell Street East, Darvel, KA17 0BP, in Darvel, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 72 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), 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/darvel-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015807  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Campbell Street East, Darvel, KA17 0BP
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01560 320 785
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015807

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), 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:

- 13 November 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 3 October 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015807). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 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 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/559605)
- 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: Campbell Street East, Darvel, KA17 0BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.613211,-4.279672

- Park: Morton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newmilns Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newmilns-early-childhood-centre-cs2016348008) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Galston Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galston-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016950) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Craighead Country Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craighead-country-nursery-school-cs2016344871) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Hurlford & Crookedholm ELCS (SCIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-and-crookedholm-elcs-scio-cs2021000163) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Hurlford Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016953) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-na-coille-nuaidh-cs2003015810) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 7.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Darvel Early Childhood Centre take?

Darvel Early Childhood Centre takes children aged from 3 years.

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

Darvel Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Darvel Early Childhood Centre take?

Darvel Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Does Darvel 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 Darvel Early Childhood Centre?

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

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

You can call 01560 320 785.

## Sources

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

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