# Strichen Playgroup

Strichen Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Episcopal Church Hall, 60 North Street, Strichen, Fraserburgh, AB43 6SX, in Strichen, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 17 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strichen-playgroup-cs2003002588  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Episcopal Church Hall, 60 North Street, Strichen, Fraserburgh, AB43 6SX
- Registered places: 17
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002588

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), 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:

- 29 October 2019: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 16 September 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002588). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 17 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: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. 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: Episcopal Church Hall, 60 North Street, Strichen, Fraserburgh, AB43 6SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.587457,-2.090258

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Strichen Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Strichen School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strichen-school-nursery-cs2003015726) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [New Pitsligo & St. John's School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-pitsligo-and-st-johns-school-nursery-cs2003016844) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Pitfour School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitfour-school-nursery-cs2003015724) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Mini Macs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-macs-nursery-cs2021000005) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Mintlaw Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mintlaw-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016326) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Stuartfield Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stuartfield-preschool-group-cs2003002589) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 5.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Strichen Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Strichen Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), 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 Strichen Playgroup take?

Strichen Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 17 children at any one time.

### Does Strichen Playgroup 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.

## Sources

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

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