# Great Start Childcare Ltd

Great Start Childcare Ltd is a nursery at 2 Colquhoun Road, Milton, Dumbarton, G82 2TH, in Milton, West Dunbartonshire. It is registered for 105 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-start-childcare-ltd-cs2013320163  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 2 Colquhoun Road, Milton, Dumbarton, G82 2TH
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01389 765 551
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2013320163

## 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 Good (4) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 16 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 5 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference CS2013320163). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 105 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 2 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/41149)
- 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: 2 Colquhoun Road, Milton, Dumbarton, G82 2TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.936640,-4.521405

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tots R Us Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-r-us-nursery-ltd-cs2017360990) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Whitecrook Primary School ELCC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitecrook-primary-school-elcc-cs2019377061) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Carousel Nurseries (Dumbarton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nurseries-dumbarton-cs2003005600) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Andrew B Cameron ELCC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/andrew-b-cameron-elcc-cs2018365058) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Braehead PS ELCC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braehead-ps-elcc-cs2003014738) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bellsmyre ELCC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellsmyre-elcc-cs2016346434) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Great Start Childcare Ltd's Care Inspectorate grades?

Great Start Childcare 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 Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Great Start Childcare Ltd take?

Great Start Childcare Ltd is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 105 children at any one time.

### Does Great Start Childcare 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.

### What is the nearest station to Great Start Childcare Ltd?

Bowling is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Great Start Childcare Ltd?

You can call 01389 765 551.

## Sources

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

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