# Dumfries Toy Library

Dumfries Toy Library is a nursery at Playworks, Children's Services Centre, 1 George Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EA, in Nithside, Dumfries & Galloway. It is registered for 26 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 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/dumfries-toy-library-cs2003010890  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Playworks, Children's Services Centre, 1 George Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EA
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01387 249 990
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003010890

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 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:

- 28 May 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 April 2002 (Reference CS2003010890). 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: 26 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: Voluntary or not-for-profit 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: Playworks, Children's Services Centre, 1 George Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.071603,-3.614114

- Station: Dumfries, 0.4 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green Sands, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Goldie Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Catherine Street Inclusive Play Park & Community Garden, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Malory House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/malory-house-nursery-cs2003013479) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Malory Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/malory-day-nursery-cs2005088027) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Calderbank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calderbank-nursery-cs2006131518) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Laurieknowe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurieknowe-nursery-cs2003015494) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Ahoy Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-ahoy-childcare-centre-cs2003010772) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kinderhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderhouse-cs2004059539) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dumfries Toy Library's Care Inspectorate grades?

Dumfries Toy Library's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 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 Dumfries Toy Library take?

Dumfries Toy Library is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Does Dumfries Toy Library 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.

### What is the nearest station to Dumfries Toy Library?

Dumfries is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dumfries Toy Library?

You can call 01387 249 990.

## Sources

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

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