# Dounby Community School Nursery

Dounby Community School Nursery is a nursery at Dounby Community School, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2JA, in Hourston, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 44 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Orkney Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dounby-community-school-nursery-cs2003016058  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Dounby Community School, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2JA
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01856 771 234
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016058

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 23 October 2019: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 3 September 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016058). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 September 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 44 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 7 December 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/565061)
- 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: Dounby Community School, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.062681,-3.223598

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Stenness Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stenness-community-school-nursery-cs2003016049) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Evie Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evie-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016059) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Stromness Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stromness-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016048) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Orphir Community School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orphir-community-school-cs2003016062) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 9.3 miles |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dounby Community School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Dounby Community School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Dounby Community School Nursery take?

Dounby Community School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Does Dounby Community School Nursery 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 Dounby Community School Nursery?

Dounby Community School Nursery is run by Orkney Islands Council, which runs 20 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dounby Community School Nursery?

You can call 01856 771 234.

## Sources

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

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