# Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class

Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class is a nursery at Port Elphinstone School, School Road, Port Elphinstone, Inverurie, AB51 3XJ, in Port Elphinstone, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 20 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Aberdeenshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/port-elphinstone-school-nursery-class-cs2003015708  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Port Elphinstone School, School Road, Port Elphinstone, Inverurie, AB51 3XJ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01467 536 860
- Run by: [Aberdeenshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aberdeenshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015708

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 7 March 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 7 February 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015708). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 20 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: Port Elphinstone School, School Road, Port Elphinstone, Inverurie, AB51 3XJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.271262,-2.372600

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kellands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kellands School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kellands-school-nursery-cs2003015710) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Uryside School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uryside-school-nursery-cs2003015709) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Elle's ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elles-elc-cs2024000329) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Strathburn School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strathburn-school-nursery-class-cs2003015711) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery Inverurie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-inverurie-cs2009195510) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Inverurie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-inverurie-cs2020380339) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class's Care Inspectorate grades?

Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class take?

Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class 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 Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class?

Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class is run by Aberdeenshire Council, which runs 81 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class?

Inverurie is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Port Elphinstone School Nursery Class?

You can call 01467 536 860.

## Sources

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

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