# Poppies Pre-School Ltd

Poppies Pre-School Ltd is a nursery at The Old Surgery, Blackiemuir Avenue, Laurencekirk, AB30 1DX, in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 42 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2023) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Excellent (6), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-pre-school-ltd-cs2006134446  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: The Old Surgery, Blackiemuir Avenue, Laurencekirk, AB30 1DX
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01561 376 274
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2006134446

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2023) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Excellent (6), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). 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:

- 5 May 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 29 March 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since January 2007 (Reference CS2006134446). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 42 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 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1004248)
- Who runs it: Private 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: The Old Surgery, Blackiemuir Avenue, Laurencekirk, AB30 1DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.832550,-2.475848

- Station: Laurencekirk, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Laurencekirk Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurencekirk-nursery-cs2003016317) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Friends Laurencekirk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-laurencekirk-ltd-cs2017356083) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fettercairn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fettercairn-nursery-cs2003016428) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Auchenblae School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchenblae-school-nursery-cs2006140128) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [St. Cyrus School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cyrus-school-nursery-class-cs2003015753) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Auchenblae Pre-school Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchenblae-pre-school-group-cs2003002488) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Poppies Pre-School Ltd's Care Inspectorate grades?

Poppies Pre-School Ltd's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2023) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Excellent (6), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Poppies Pre-School Ltd take?

Poppies Pre-School Ltd is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Does Poppies Pre-School Ltd 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 Poppies Pre-School Ltd?

Laurencekirk is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppies Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 01561 376 274.

## Sources

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

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