# Doonvale Private Nursery School

Doonvale Private Nursery School is a nursery at Doonholm Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA6 6BL, in Alloway, South Ayrshire. It is registered for 57 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2024) 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doonvale-private-nursery-school-cs2003016384  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Doonholm Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA6 6BL
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01292 440 400
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016384

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2024) 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:

- 14 June 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 10 May 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference CS2003016384). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 57 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 20 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/25455)
- 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: Doonholm Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA6 6BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.423312,-4.626259

- Park: Burns Monument and Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alloway Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alloway-early-years-centre-cs2008173997) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kincaidston Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kincaidston-early-years-centre-cs2003016142) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Doonfoot Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doonfoot-early-years-centre-cs2003017394) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Wellington School (Ayr) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-school-ayr-ltd-cs2003014016) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalrymple-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015814) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Forehill Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forehill-early-years-centre-cs2003017396) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Doonvale Private Nursery School's Care Inspectorate grades?

Doonvale Private Nursery School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2024) 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 Doonvale Private Nursery School take?

Doonvale Private Nursery School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Does Doonvale Private 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 Doonvale Private Nursery School?

You can call 01292 440 400.

## Sources

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

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