# Dunlop Early Childhood Centre

Dunlop Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Dunlop Early Childhood Centre (The Bridge), Lugton Road, Dunlop, Kilmarnock, KA3 4DL, in Dunlop, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 56 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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/dunlop-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016949  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Dunlop Early Childhood Centre (The Bridge), Lugton Road, Dunlop, Kilmarnock, KA3 4DL
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01560484098
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016949

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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:

- 29 August 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 16 May 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016949). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 56 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: Dunlop Early Childhood Centre (The Bridge), Lugton Road, Dunlop, Kilmarnock, KA3 4DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.715322,-4.533439

- Station: Dunlop, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Brilliant Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lainshaw-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016954) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Nether Robertland Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nether-robertland-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016958) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Gateside Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateside-early-years-class-cs2003017304) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Beith Primary School Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beith-primary-school-early-years-class-cs2003017301) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kilmaurs-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015811) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Garnock Community Campus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garnock-community-campus-cs2007152265) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Dunlop Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Does Dunlop 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 Dunlop Early Childhood Centre?

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

### What is the nearest station to Dunlop Early Childhood Centre?

Dunlop is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01560484098.

## Sources

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

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