# Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre

Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre is a nursery at Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AU, in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 42 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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/loanhead-primary-school-and-early-childhood-centre-cs2021000026  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AU
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01563 522938
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2021000026

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 19 June 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 31 May 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference CS2021000026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 42 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: Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.606843,-4.490517

- Station: Kilmarnock, 0.5 miles
- Park: Kay Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Howard Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Howard Park Playpark, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beechwood House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-house-nursery-cs2019373511) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fenwick Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwick-early-childhood-centre-cs2019375119) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowerbank-early-childhood-centre-cs2003038945) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015812) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-na-coille-nuaidh-cs2003015810) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-hamilton-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016961) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre take?

Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Does Loanhead primary school and 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 Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre?

Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre?

Kilmarnock is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre?

You can call 01563 522938.

## Sources

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

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