# Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit

Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit is a nursery at Lochnell Primary School, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1QS, in Tralee, Argyll & Bute. It is registered for 32 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 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 Argyll and Bute Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lochnell-pre-five-nursery-unit-cs2004080537  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Lochnell Primary School, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1QS
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01631 720 300
- Run by: [Argyll and Bute Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/argyll-and-bute-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2004080537

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 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:

- 23 April 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 March 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference CS2004080537). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 32 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: Lochnell Primary School, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.500443,-5.413638

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lismore Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lismore-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014656) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Dunbeg Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunbeg-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014641) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Strath of Appin Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strath-of-appin-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014666) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Stramash Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-cs2011301594) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Park Primary Family Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-primary-family-learning-centre-cs2013315648) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/obans-1st-steps-day-nursery-ltd-cs2003003167) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 5.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit's Care Inspectorate grades?

Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 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 Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit take?

Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit 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 Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit?

Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit is run by Argyll and Bute Council, which runs 52 nurseries.

### How do I contact Lochnell Pre Five Nursery Unit?

You can call 01631 720 300.

## Sources

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

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