# Galston Early Childhood Centre

Galston Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Western Road, Galston, KA4 8BG, in Galston, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 82 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galston-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016950  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Western Road, Galston, KA4 8BG
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01563 820 360
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016950

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team 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:

- 8 November 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 25 October 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016950). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 82 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 18 January 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/559606)
- 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: Western Road, Galston, KA4 8BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.601711,-4.389860

- Park: Portland Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newmilns Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newmilns-early-childhood-centre-cs2016348008) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Hurlford & Crookedholm ELCS (SCIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-and-crookedholm-elcs-scio-cs2021000163) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Hurlford Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016953) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-na-coille-nuaidh-cs2003015810) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-hamilton-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016961) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Fenwick Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwick-early-childhood-centre-cs2019375119) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Galston Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Galston Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Galston Early Childhood Centre take?

Galston Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Does Galston Early Childhood 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 Galston Early Childhood Centre?

Galston Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### How do I contact Galston Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01563 820 360.

## Sources

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

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