# Sanquhar Nursery

Sanquhar Nursery is a nursery at Sanquhar Primary School, Lovedale, Sanquhar, DG4 6BD, in Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway. It is registered for 53 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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 Dumfries & Galloway Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanquhar-nursery-cs2003015541  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Sanquhar Primary School, Lovedale, Sanquhar, DG4 6BD
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01659 502 75
- Run by: [Dumfries & Galloway Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dumfries-and-galloway-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015541

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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:

- 9 June 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 12 May 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015541). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 53 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): Improvement Required (inspected 25 February 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/876071)
- 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: Sanquhar Primary School, Lovedale, Sanquhar, DG4 6BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.366225,-3.924382

- Station: Sanquhar, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queensberry Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lorimer Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kelloholm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelloholm-nursery-cs2003015490) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Penpont, Keir and Tynron Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penpont-keir-and-tynron-pre-school-cs2003010775) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 10 miles |
| [New Cumnock Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cumnock-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016960) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 10 miles |
| [Wallace Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wallace-hall-nursery-cs2009234218) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Moniaive Playcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moniaive-playcare-cs2003011730) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 12 miles |
| [Muirkirk Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muirkirk-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016957) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Sanquhar Nursery take?

Sanquhar Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Sanquhar Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Sanquhar Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), 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 Sanquhar Nursery take?

Sanquhar Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Does Sanquhar Nursery 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 Sanquhar Nursery?

Sanquhar Nursery is run by Dumfries & Galloway Council, which runs 45 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sanquhar Nursery?

Sanquhar is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sanquhar Nursery?

You can call 01659 502 75.

## Sources

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

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