# Escape to the Story Ltd

Escape to the Story Ltd is a nursery at North Crookedstone Cottage, Limekilnburn Road, Hamilton, ML3 7XG, in Quarter, South Lanarkshire. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/escape-to-the-story-ltd-cs2023000388  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: North Crookedstone Cottage, Limekilnburn Road, Hamilton, ML3 7XG
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 20
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2023000388

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 10 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 11 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference CS2023000388). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 20 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: Private provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: North Crookedstone Cottage, Limekilnburn Road, Hamilton, ML3 7XG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.729441,-4.038247

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Quarter Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quarter-nursery-class-cs2003016823) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Elizabeth's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-elizabeths-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015347) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hollandbush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollandbush-nursery-cs2003015302) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Woodhead Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodhead-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2019374274) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Chatelherault Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatelherault-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003015285) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Robert Smillie Memorial Primary Nursery Class and Skylark Early Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-smillie-memorial-primary-nursery-class-and-skylark-early-learning-centre-cs2003015327) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Escape to the Story Ltd take?

Escape to the Story Ltd takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Escape to the Story Ltd's Care Inspectorate grades?

Escape to the Story Ltd's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Escape to the Story Ltd take?

Escape to the Story Ltd is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Escape to the Story Ltd 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.

## Sources

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

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