# Hurlford Early Childhood Centre

Hurlford Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Union Street, Hurlford, Kilmarnock, KA1 5BT, in Hurlford, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016953  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Union Street, Hurlford, Kilmarnock, KA1 5BT
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01563 525 098
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016953

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team 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:

- 16 July 2026: 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 CS2003016953). 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: 40 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: Union Street, Hurlford, Kilmarnock, KA1 5BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.599764,-4.455620

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hurlford & Crookedholm ELCS (SCIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-and-crookedholm-elcs-scio-cs2021000163) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fenwick Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwick-early-childhood-centre-cs2019375119) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-na-coille-nuaidh-cs2003015810) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-hamilton-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016961) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whatriggs-early-childhood-centre-cs2017356235) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loanhead-primary-school-and-early-childhood-centre-cs2021000026) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Hurlford Early Childhood Centre take?

Hurlford Early Childhood Centre takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Hurlford Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Hurlford Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Hurlford Early Childhood Centre take?

Hurlford Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Hurlford Early Childhood 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 Hurlford Early Childhood Centre?

Hurlford Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hurlford Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01563 525 098.

## Sources

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

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