# Littlemill Early Childhood Centre

Littlemill Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Littlemill, Rankinston, Ayr, KA6 7HJ, in Rankinston, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 18 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2018) 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 East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlemill-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015815  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Littlemill, Rankinston, Ayr, KA6 7HJ
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01292 590 221
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015815

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2018) 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:

- 22 May 2018: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 20 April 2018: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015815). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2018). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 18 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: Littlemill, Rankinston, Ayr, KA6 7HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.404771,-4.447237

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Drongan Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drongan-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016948) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Coylton Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coylton-early-years-centre-cs2003017392) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Patna Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/patna-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015816) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Dalrymple Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalrymple-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015814) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalmellington-primary-and-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015817) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Annbank Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annbank-early-years-centre-cs2003016141) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 6.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Littlemill Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2018) 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 Littlemill Early Childhood Centre take?

Littlemill Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Does Littlemill 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 Littlemill Early Childhood Centre?

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

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

You can call 01292 590 221.

## Sources

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

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