# Gardenstown Playschool

Gardenstown Playschool is a nursery at Bracoden Schoolhouse, Bracoden School, Gardenstown, Banff, AB45 3HA, in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 24 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gardenstown-playschool-cs2003002550  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Bracoden Schoolhouse, Bracoden School, Gardenstown, Banff, AB45 3HA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01261 851 917
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002550

## 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 Very good (5), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 19 November 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 7 November 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002550). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 24 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 23 August 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/81010)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit 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: Bracoden Schoolhouse, Bracoden School, Gardenstown, Banff, AB45 3HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.665960,-2.322701

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crudie Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crudie-playgroup-cs2003002546) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Macduff School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/macduff-school-nursery-cs2003016319) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [New Pitsligo & St. John's School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-pitsligo-and-st-johns-school-nursery-cs2003016844) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Banff Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banff-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016309) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Rosehearty School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehearty-school-nursery-cs2003015728) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Monquhitter School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monquhitter-school-nursery-cs2003016327) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 8.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Gardenstown Playschool's Care Inspectorate grades?

Gardenstown Playschool's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Gardenstown Playschool take?

Gardenstown Playschool is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Gardenstown Playschool 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.

### How do I contact Gardenstown Playschool?

You can call 01261 851 917.

## Sources

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

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