# Portessie Playgroup

Portessie Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Portessie Primary School, School Road, Portessie, Buckie, AB56 1TN, in Ianstown, Moray. It is registered for 26 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portessie-playgroup-cs2003008932  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Portessie Primary School, School Road, Portessie, Buckie, AB56 1TN
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01542 834 091
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003008932

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 29 May 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 24 April 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003008932). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 26 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 13 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/18660)
- 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: Portessie Primary School, School Road, Portessie, Buckie, AB56 1TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.683690,-2.940064

- 13 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Teddy Bear Developmental Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-teddy-bear-developmental-playgroup-cs2003008955) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lady Cathcart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lady-cathcart-nursery-cs2018367382) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Millbank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millbank-nursery-cs2003016380) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-days-cs2005112621) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St. Peter's RC Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-rc-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016015) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Findochty Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/findochty-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016016) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Portessie Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2025) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Portessie Playgroup take?

Portessie Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Does Portessie 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 Portessie Playgroup?

You can call 01542 834 091.

## Sources

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

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