# Hill of Fearn ELC

Hill of Fearn ELC is a nursery at Hill of Fearn Primary School, Rhynie Road, Fearn, Tain, IV20 1SU, in Hill of Fearn, Highland. It is registered for 15 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5) and leadership Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-of-fearn-elc-cs2018365844  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Hill of Fearn Primary School, Rhynie Road, Fearn, Tain, IV20 1SU
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01862 832 257
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2018365844

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5) and leadership 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:

- 21 January 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 October 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference CS2018365844). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 15 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Hill of Fearn Primary School, Rhynie Road, Fearn, Tain, IV20 1SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.774733,-3.964473

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hilton of Cadboll Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilton-of-cadboll-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017216) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Ankerville House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ankerville-house-nursery-cs2019378569) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Ankerville Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ankerville-baby-unit-cs2003015236) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Tain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tain-nursery-cs2003013581) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-cs2009232698) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Milton Primary and Early Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-primary-and-early-learning-centre-cs2003017247) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Hill of Fearn ELC take?

Hill of Fearn ELC takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Hill of Fearn ELC's Care Inspectorate grades?

Hill of Fearn ELC's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5) and leadership Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Hill of Fearn ELC take?

Hill of Fearn ELC is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Does Hill of Fearn ELC 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 Hill of Fearn ELC?

Hill of Fearn ELC is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hill of Fearn ELC?

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

### How do I contact Hill of Fearn ELC?

You can call 01862 832 257.

## Sources

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

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