# Dundonald Early Years Centre

Dundonald Early Years Centre is a nursery at Castle Drive, Dundonald, Kilmarnock, KA2 9EP, in Dundonald, South Ayrshire. It is registered for 47 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4) and leadership Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by South Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dundonald-early-years-centre-cs2003017395  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Castle Drive, Dundonald, Kilmarnock, KA2 9EP
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01292 690 075
- Run by: [South Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017395

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4) and leadership 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:

- 18 February 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 3 November 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017395). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 47 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: 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: Castle Drive, Dundonald, Kilmarnock, KA2 9EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.580534,-4.593197

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dreghorn Primary School Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreghorn-primary-school-early-years-class-cs2003017303) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Struthers Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/struthers-early-years-centre-cs2014325237) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Symington Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/symington-early-years-centre-cs2003016130) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Springside Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springside-early-years-class-cs2003016027) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Crosshouse Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crosshouse-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016947) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Elderbank Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elderbank-early-years-cs2003016026) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dundonald Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Dundonald Early Years Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4) and leadership Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Dundonald Early Years Centre take?

Dundonald Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Does Dundonald Early Years 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 Dundonald Early Years Centre?

Dundonald Early Years Centre is run by South Ayrshire Council, which runs 34 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dundonald Early Years Centre?

You can call 01292 690 075.

## Sources

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

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