# Early Learning Unit Hope Street

Early Learning Unit Hope Street is a nursery at Hope Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AF, in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. It is registered for 116 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2022) 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. It is run by South Lanarkshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-unit-hope-street-cs2019376559  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Hope Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AF
- Registered places: 116
- Phone: 01698 281 228
- Run by: [South Lanarkshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-lanarkshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2019376559

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2022) 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:

- 13 September 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 31 August 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference CS2019376559). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 116 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: Hope Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.774570,-4.040637

- Station: Hamilton Central, 0.1 miles
- Station: Hamilton West, 0.6 miles
- Park: Cadzow Glen, under 0.1 miles
- Park: South Haugh, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casa-dei-bambini-montessori-pre-school-cs2003006339) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cadzow Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cadzow-nursery-school-cs2003041615) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hamilton College Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamilton-college-nursery-class-cs2003016196) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Green Apple Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-apple-nursery-cs2012309777) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Westpark Nursery School and Out of School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westpark-nursery-school-and-out-of-school-care-cs2003006350) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lilybank Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilybank-private-nursery-cs2022000036) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Early Learning Unit Hope Street's Care Inspectorate grades?

Early Learning Unit Hope Street's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2022) 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 Early Learning Unit Hope Street take?

Early Learning Unit Hope Street is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 116 children at any one time.

### Does Early Learning Unit Hope Street 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 Early Learning Unit Hope Street?

Early Learning Unit Hope Street is run by South Lanarkshire Council, which runs 88 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Early Learning Unit Hope Street?

Hamilton Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Learning Unit Hope Street?

You can call 01698 281 228.

## Sources

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

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