# Noss Early Learning and Childcare

Noss Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at Noss Primary School, Ackergill Street, Wick, KW1 4DT, in Wick, Highland. It is registered for 80 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noss-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003013514  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Noss Primary School, Ackergill Street, Wick, KW1 4DT
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01955 609 990
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003013514

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). 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:

- 10 July 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 27 May 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 4 November 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 28 May 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003013514). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 27 May 2026). 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)
- 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: Noss Primary School, Ackergill Street, Wick, KW1 4DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.447060,-3.090423

- Station: Wick, 0.4 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [PPP Childcare Service](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ppp-childcare-service-cs2003036105) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Newton Park Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-park-primary-nursery-cs2003017258) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Thrumster Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrumster-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017279) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Keiss Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keiss-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017221) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Watten Early Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watten-early-learning-centre-cs2010278794) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 9.9 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 |  |  | 10 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Noss Early Learning and Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Noss Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Noss Early Learning and Childcare take?

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

### Does Noss Early Learning and Childcare 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 Noss Early Learning and Childcare?

Noss Early Learning and Childcare is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Noss Early Learning and Childcare?

Wick is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Noss Early Learning and Childcare?

You can call 01955 609 990.

## Sources

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

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