# St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre

St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Grassyards Road, New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock, KA3 7SL, in New Farm Loch, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), 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 East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015812  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Grassyards Road, New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock, KA3 7SL
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01563 549 549
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015812

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

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

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015812). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 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)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 23 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/539485)
- 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: Grassyards Road, New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock, KA3 7SL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.617114,-4.480925

- Station: Kilmarnock, 0.8 miles
- Park: Dean Castle Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kay Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sgoil-araich na Coille Nuaidh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-na-coille-nuaidh-cs2003015810) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-hamilton-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016961) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dean Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-park-nursery-cs2003037072) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hillbank Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillbank-early-childhood-centre-cs2003039259) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fenwick Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwick-early-childhood-centre-cs2019375119) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.8 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 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre take?

St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), 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 St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre take?

St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does St. Andrew's 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 St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre?

St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre?

Kilmarnock is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Andrew's Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01563 549 549.

## Sources

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

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