# Maxwelltown Playcare

Maxwelltown Playcare is a nursery at Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0NF, in Lincluden, Dumfries & Galloway. It is registered for 70 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maxwelltown-playcare-cs2003013482  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0NF
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01387 720 595
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003013482

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 3 December 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 16 October 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003013482). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 October 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 70 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: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. 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: Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.083376,-3.635691

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Popeyes Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lincluden Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [North West Community Campus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-west-community-campus-nursery-cs2018365296) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Teresas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-teresas-nursery-cs2003015539) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lincluden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincluden-nursery-cs2003015495) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [MaxPlay2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maxplay2-cs2007143331) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dumfries Toy Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dumfries-toy-library-cs2003010890) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Calderbank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calderbank-nursery-cs2006131518) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Maxwelltown Playcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Maxwelltown Playcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Maxwelltown Playcare take?

Maxwelltown Playcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Does Maxwelltown Playcare 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.

### What is the nearest station to Maxwelltown Playcare?

Dumfries is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Maxwelltown Playcare?

You can call 01387 720 595.

## Sources

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

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