# Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit

Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit is a nursery at Sandbank Primary School, Sandbank, High Road, Dunoon, PA23 8PW, in Ardnadam, Argyll & Bute. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Argyll and Bute Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbank-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014661  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Sandbank Primary School, Sandbank, High Road, Dunoon, PA23 8PW
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01369 706 350
- Run by: [Argyll and Bute Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/argyll-and-bute-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003014661

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), 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:

- 2 April 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 20 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003014661). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 40 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Sandbank Primary School, Sandbank, High Road, Dunoon, PA23 8PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.970525,-4.941297

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirn Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirn-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014655) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Silver Birch Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silver-birch-outdoor-nursery-cs2021000197) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Clyde Cottage Nursery Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyde-cottage-nursery-centre-cs2003014633) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Patchwork Family Centre SCIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/patchwork-family-centre-scio-cs2025000523) | Care Inspectorate: no grades yet |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kilcreggan Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kilcreggan-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014650) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Moorfoot Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorfoot-nursery-class-cs2004069363) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit take?

Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit's Care Inspectorate grades?

Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit take?

Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit 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 Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit?

Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit is run by Argyll and Bute Council, which runs 52 nurseries.

### How do I contact Sandbank Primary Pre Five Unit?

You can call 01369 706 350.

## Sources

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

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