# Marress House Early Years Centre

Marress House Early Years Centre is a nursery at Marress House, Friars Croft, IRVINE, KA11 8EE, in Bourtreehill, North Ayrshire. It is registered for 55 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by North Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marress-house-early-years-centre-cs2024000331  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Marress House, Friars Croft, IRVINE, KA11 8EE
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01294 324000
- Run by: [North Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/north-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2024000331

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 16 June 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 13 May 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference CS2024000331). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 55 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: Marress House, Friars Croft, IRVINE, KA11 8EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.618727,-4.628305

- Park: Bourtreehill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Annick Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John Ogilvie Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-john-ogilvie-early-years-class-cs2014328192) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Elderbank Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elderbank-early-years-cs2003016026) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Annick Primary School and Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annick-primary-school-and-early-years-class-cs2003016025) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-cs2003004265) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dreghorn Primary School Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreghorn-primary-school-early-years-class-cs2003017303) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Mark's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003044470) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Marress House Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Marress House Early Years Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Marress House Early Years Centre take?

Marress House Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Does Marress House Early Years 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 Marress House Early Years Centre?

Marress House Early Years Centre is run by North Ayrshire Council, which runs 41 nurseries.

### How do I contact Marress House Early Years Centre?

You can call 01294 324000.

## Sources

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

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