# Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre is a nursery at 159 George Street, Paisley, PA1 2UN, in Meikleriggs, Renfrewshire. It is registered for 55 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Renfrewshire Council. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hugh-smiley-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2003014786 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: 159 George Street, Paisley, PA1 2UN - Registered places: 55 - Phone: 01416 183 870 - Run by: [Renfrewshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/renfrewshire-council) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003014786 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) 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: - 28 October 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published - 11 August 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003014786). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 August 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 55 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 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/134739) - 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: 159 George Street, Paisley, PA1 2UN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.842072,-4.443315 - Station: Paisley St James, 0.7 miles - Station: Paisley Canal, 0.8 miles - Station: Paisley Gilmour Street, 0.8 miles - Park: Ferguslie Gardens, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Maxwellton Park Nursery & OSC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maxwellton-park-nursery-and-osc-cs2003004849) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [West Early Learning and Childcare Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-early-learning-and-childcare-class-cs2003014771) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [St Mary's Early Learning and Childcare Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-early-learning-and-childcare-class-cs2003014768) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Abbey Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-nursery-cs2008186651) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Glencoats Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glencoats-lodge-nursery-cs2016351379) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Carriagehill Nursery Green Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carriagehill-nursery-green-road-cs2003043988) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre's Care Inspectorate grades? Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. ### How many children can Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre take? Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 55 children at any one time. ### Does Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare 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 Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre? Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre is run by Renfrewshire Council, which runs 33 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre? Paisley St James is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Hugh Smiley Early Learning and Childcare Centre? You can call 01416 183 870. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.