# Newmilns Early Childhood Centre Newmilns Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Newmilns Primary School, Gilfoot, Newmilns, KA16 9LP, in Gilfoot, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 44 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by East Ayrshire Council. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newmilns-early-childhood-centre-cs2016348008 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: Newmilns Primary School, Gilfoot, Newmilns, KA16 9LP - Ages: from 3 years - Registered places: 44 - Phone: 01560 320 915 - Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2016348008 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), 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: - 3 September 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published - 26 August 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference CS2016348008). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 August 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 44 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 16 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/539423) - 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: Newmilns Primary School, Gilfoot, Newmilns, KA16 9LP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.604854,-4.348599 - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Galston Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galston-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016950) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 1.6 miles | | [Darvel Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darvel-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015807) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 2.8 miles | | [Hurlford & Crookedholm ELCS (SCIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-and-crookedholm-elcs-scio-cs2021000163) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 4.1 miles | | [Hurlford Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016953) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | 4.2 miles | | [Craighead Country Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craighead-country-nursery-school-cs2016344871) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 4.5 miles | | [Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-na-coille-nuaidh-cs2003015810) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | 4.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages does Newmilns Early Childhood Centre take? Newmilns Early Childhood Centre takes children aged from 3 years. ### What are Newmilns Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades? Newmilns Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. ### How many children can Newmilns Early Childhood Centre take? Newmilns Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 44 children at any one time. ### Does Newmilns Early Childhood 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 Newmilns Early Childhood Centre? Newmilns Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries. ### How do I contact Newmilns Early Childhood Centre? You can call 01560 320 915. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.