# Shortlees Early Childhood Centre

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Blacksyke Avenue, Shortlees, Kilmarnock, KA1 4SR, in Shortlees, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 64 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shortlees-early-childhood-centre-cs2003014092  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Blacksyke Avenue, Shortlees, Kilmarnock, KA1 4SR
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01563 533 678
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003014092

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 11 March 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 17 February 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since July 2002 (Reference CS2003014092). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 64 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: Blacksyke Avenue, Shortlees, Kilmarnock, KA1 4SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.584215,-4.500446

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grasshoppers Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-childrens-nursery-cs2015336500) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Riccarton Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riccarton-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015806) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whatriggs-early-childhood-centre-cs2017356235) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Gargieston Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gargieston-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016951) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Beechwood House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-house-nursery-cs2019373511) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loanhead-primary-school-and-early-childhood-centre-cs2021000026) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shortlees Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Shortlees Early Childhood Centre take?

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does Shortlees Early Childhood Centre 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 Shortlees Early Childhood Centre?

Shortlees Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### How do I contact Shortlees Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01563 533 678.

## Sources

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

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