# Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre

Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre is a nursery at Miller Academy, Princes Street, Thurso, KW14 7DH, in Thurso, Highland. It is registered for 80 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miller-academy-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2003017246  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Miller Academy, Princes Street, Thurso, KW14 7DH
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01847 892 815
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017246

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), 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:

- 24 October 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 September 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017246). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 1 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/561980)
- 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: Miller Academy, Princes Street, Thurso, KW14 7DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.591439,-3.525926

- Station: Thurso, 0.1 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sir John's Square, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playden-nursery-cs2024000151) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pennyland Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennyland-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017255) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mount Pleasant Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-pleasant-nursery-cs2003013517) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Castletown Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castletown-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017186) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Halkirk Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halkirk-playgroup-cs2003008609) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Bower Busy Bees ELC (Early Learning Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bower-busy-bees-elc-early-learning-centre-cs2003008548) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 8.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2022) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre take?

Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Does Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare 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 Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre?

Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre?

Thurso is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre?

You can call 01847 892 815.

## Sources

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

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