# Hilton Early Learning and Childcare

Hilton Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at Hilton Primary School, Temple Crescent, Inverness, IV2 4TP, in Hilton, Highland. It is registered for 129 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilton-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003017217  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Hilton Primary School, Temple Crescent, Inverness, IV2 4TP
- Registered places: 129
- Phone: 01463 251 941
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017217

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Adequate (3). 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:

- 29 August 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 22 May 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017217). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 129 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: Hilton Primary School, Temple Crescent, Inverness, IV2 4TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.464892,-4.210561

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Heather Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cauldeen Primary School Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cauldeen-primary-school-acorn-nursery-cs2003017187) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Butterfly Rooms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-rooms-cs2019372781) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Drakies Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drakies-primary-school-nursery-cs2008174597) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Inshes Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inshes-primary-school-nursery-cs2007144853) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Crown Primary Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crown-primary-nursery-class-cs2003017195) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees@ Inverness](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-inverness-cs2003008562) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hilton Early Learning and Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Hilton Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Hilton Early Learning and Childcare take?

Hilton Early Learning and Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 129 children at any one time.

### Does Hilton Early Learning and Childcare 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 Hilton Early Learning and Childcare?

Hilton Early Learning and Childcare is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hilton Early Learning and Childcare?

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

### How do I contact Hilton Early Learning and Childcare?

You can call 01463 251 941.

## Sources

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

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