# Dunmore Nursery School

Dunmore Nursery School is a nursery at Kirkland Avenue, Ballingry, Lochgelly, KY5 8JS, in Ballingry, Fife. It is registered for 70 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Fife Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunmore-nursery-school-cs2003015943  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Kirkland Avenue, Ballingry, Lochgelly, KY5 8JS
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01592 583 693
- Run by: [Fife Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fife-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015943

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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:

- 9 February 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 10 January 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015943). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 70 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 25 November 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/944773)
- 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: Kirkland Avenue, Ballingry, Lochgelly, KY5 8JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.163449,-3.326958

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Martin Crescent Community Garden & Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lochore Meadows Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lochore Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Flockhouse Fun Park, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Kenneth's R C Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-kenneths-r-c-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015944) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Benarty Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benarty-primary-school-nursery-cs2003040355) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunflower Family Nurture Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-family-nurture-centre-cs2003017099) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-nursery-cs2023000183) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-childcare-centre-cs2011300859) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Lochgelly West Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lochgelly-west-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015946) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dunmore Nursery School's Care Inspectorate grades?

Dunmore Nursery School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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 Dunmore Nursery School take?

Dunmore Nursery School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Does Dunmore 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.

### Who runs Dunmore Nursery School?

Dunmore Nursery School is run by Fife Council, which runs 108 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dunmore Nursery School?

You can call 01592 583 693.

## Sources

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

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