# Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare

Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at Old Infant School, King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ, in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. It is registered for 74 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2025) 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 Shetland Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lerwick-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003009584  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Old Infant School, King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01595745398
- Run by: [Shetland Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shetland-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003009584

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2025) 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:

- 2 June 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 29 April 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003009584). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 74 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: Old Infant School, King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.152969,-1.148328

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King Harald Street Playpark, 0.1 miles
- Park: Gilbertson Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bells-brae-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016115) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peerie Foxes Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peerie-foxes-ltd-cs2019374246) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sound Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sound-nursery-cs2003054387) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tingwall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tingwall-nursery-cs2020381186) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Scalloway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalloway-nursery-cs2003017388) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Hame Fae Hame](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hame-fae-hame-cs2025000003) | Care Inspectorate: no grades yet |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2025) 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 Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare take?

Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Does Lerwick 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 Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare?

Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare is run by Shetland Islands Council, which runs 19 nurseries.

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

You can call 01595745398.

## Sources

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

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