# Forehill Early Years Centre

Forehill Early Years Centre is a nursery at 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, KA7 3JU, in Masonhill, South Ayrshire. It is registered for 130 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2023) 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 Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forehill-early-years-centre-cs2003017396  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, KA7 3JU
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 01292 612 461
- Run by: [South Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017396

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2023) 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:

- 5 July 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 13 March 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017396). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 130 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: 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, KA7 3JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.452658,-4.606605

- Station: Ayr, 0.8 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kincaidston Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kincaidston-early-years-centre-cs2003016142) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wallacetown Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wallacetown-early-years-centre-cs2003016143) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Braehead Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braehead-early-years-centre-cs2003017390) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Newton Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-early-years-centre-cs2003017402) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Alphabet Yard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-yard-cs2003020297) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-early-years-centre-cs2003014328) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Forehill Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Forehill Early Years Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2023) 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 Forehill Early Years Centre take?

Forehill Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 130 children at any one time.

### Does Forehill Early Years 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 Forehill Early Years Centre?

Forehill Early Years Centre is run by South Ayrshire Council, which runs 34 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Forehill Early Years Centre?

Ayr is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Forehill Early Years Centre?

You can call 01292 612 461.

## Sources

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

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