# Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre

Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, Kilmarnock, KA3 3DL, in Stewarton, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 80 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2024) 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/lainshaw-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016954  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, Kilmarnock, KA3 3DL
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01560 483 653
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016954

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2024) 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:

- 30 August 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 26 June 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016954). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 80 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: Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, Kilmarnock, KA3 3DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.678810,-4.521357

- Station: Stewarton, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cunningham Watt Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Springwell Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Games Hill, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nether Robertland Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nether-robertland-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016958) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dunlop Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunlop-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016949) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kilmaurs-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015811) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Onthank Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/onthank-early-childhood-centre-cs2003014089) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Hillbank Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillbank-early-childhood-centre-cs2003039259) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Dean Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-park-nursery-cs2003037072) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2024) 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 Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre take?

Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Does Lainshaw 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 Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre?

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

### What is the nearest station to Lainshaw Early Childhood Centre?

Stewarton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01560 483 653.

## Sources

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

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