# Mothergoose Playgroup

Mothergoose Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Room 3, Forfar Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Taylor Street, Forfar, DD8 3LB, in Forfar, Angus. It is registered for 24 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mothergoose-playgroup-cs2003002923  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Room 3, Forfar Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Taylor Street, Forfar, DD8 3LB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01307494796
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002923

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) 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:

- 11 January 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 13 December 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002923). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 December 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 24 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 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1794204)
- 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: Room 3, Forfar Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Taylor Street, Forfar, DD8 3LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.650696,-2.894879

- Park: Forfar Loch Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Market Muir, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sheriff Court Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: East Greens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: East Greens Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Lochside Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Forfar Early Learning and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forfar-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2020379181) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lemon Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-nursery-cs2017362201) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Wendyhouse Children's Nursery (Forfar)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendyhouse-childrens-nursery-forfar-cs2007161398) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jack & Jill's Elite Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-elite-nursery-limited-cs2019374766) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chimes Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chimes-playgroup-cs2003002836) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whitehills Pre School Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehills-pre-school-class-cs2007151113) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mothergoose Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Mothergoose Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Mothergoose Playgroup take?

Mothergoose Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Mothergoose Playgroup 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.

### How do I contact Mothergoose Playgroup?

You can call 01307494796.

## Sources

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

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