# Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath

Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath is a nursery at Sgoil a Bhac, Back, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0LB, in Vatisker, Na h-Eileanan Siar. It is registered for 40 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-loch-a-tuath-cs2007164002  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Sgoil a Bhac, Back, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0LB
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01851 820 230
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2007164002

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). 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:

- 19 April 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 7 March 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since November 2007 (Reference CS2007164002). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). 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)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 31 July 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/806782)
- 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: Sgoil a Bhac, Back, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.279360,-6.300675

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sgoil Araich Thunga](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-thunga-cs2005113838) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Sgoil Araich Lacasdail](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-lacasdail-cs2011303370) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Stornoway Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stornoway-childcare-centre-cs2012309153) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Stornoway Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stornoway-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017064) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Sgoil Araich an Rubha](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-an-rubha-cs2006124480) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Stornoway Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stornoway-playgroup-cs2003009697) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath's Care Inspectorate grades?

Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2023) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath take?

Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath 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 Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath?

You can call 01851 820 230.

## Sources

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

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