# Loirston School Nursery

Loirston School Nursery is a nursery at Loirston School, Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3HE, in Cove Bay, Aberdeen City. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2022) 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 Aberdeen City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loirston-school-nursery-cs2003014441  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Loirston School, Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3HE
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01224 897 686
- Run by: [Aberdeen City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aberdeen-city-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003014441

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2022) 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:

- 14 September 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 July 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003014441). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 July 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 60 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Loirston School, Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.104135,-2.085813

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Loirston Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Catto Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cove Community Woodland, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Dunlin Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thrive Cove Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-cove-bay-cs2008180905) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charleston School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charleston-school-nursery-cs2003014418) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Clouds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-clouds-nursery-cs2017358558) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kirkhill School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkhill-school-nursery-cs2003014439) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Abbotswell Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotswell-primary-school-nursery-cs2003014400) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Beech House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-house-nursery-cs2024000266) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Loirston School Nursery take?

Loirston School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Loirston School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Loirston School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2022) 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 Loirston School Nursery take?

Loirston School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Does Loirston School Nursery 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 Loirston School Nursery?

Loirston School Nursery is run by Aberdeen City Council, which runs 51 nurseries.

### How do I contact Loirston School Nursery?

You can call 01224 897 686.

## Sources

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

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