# First Class Early Learning and Childcare

First Class Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at Cunningham Building, Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, AB15 8QW, in Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen City. It is registered for 108 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2015334855  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Cunningham Building, Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, AB15 8QW
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 01224 470024
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-ltd)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2015334855

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 8 September 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 July 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference CS2015334855). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 108 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 12 March 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/932649)
- Who runs it: Private provider. 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: Cunningham Building, Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, AB15 8QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.134493,-2.156325

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Airyhall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/airyhall-nursery-cs2003014410) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hazlehead Park Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazlehead-park-outdoor-nursery-cs2022000051) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [International School of Aberdeen Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/international-school-of-aberdeen-nursery-cs2003016174) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hazlehead Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazlehead-primary-school-nursery-cs2003014435) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [West End Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-wellies-cs2024000344) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [QueensWellies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenswellies-nursery-cs2023000271) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are First Class Early Learning and Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

First Class Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 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 First Class Early Learning and Childcare take?

First Class Early Learning and Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Does First Class Early Learning and Childcare 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 First Class Early Learning and Childcare?

First Class Early Learning and Childcare is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd, which runs 11 nurseries.

### How do I contact First Class Early Learning and Childcare?

You can call 01224 470024.

## Sources

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

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