# Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre

Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre is a nursery at Education Department, Brora Youth Access, Education Buildings, Johnstone Place, Brora, KW9 6PJ, in Lower Brora, Highland. It is registered for 30 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by CALA Integrated Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutherland-stepping-stones-childrens-centre-cs2010278954  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Education Department, Brora Youth Access, Education Buildings, Johnstone Place, Brora, KW9 6PJ
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [CALA Integrated Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cala-integrated-services)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2010278954

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 3 September 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 24 July 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 31 July 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference CS2010278954). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 July 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 30 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: Education Department, Brora Youth Access, Education Buildings, Johnstone Place, Brora, KW9 6PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.007562,-3.856545

- Station: Brora, 0.4 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brora Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brora-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017179) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Golspie Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golspie-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017213) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Rogart Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rogart-primary-nursery-cs2003016436) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Helmsdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helmsdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017214) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Dornoch Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dornoch-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017201) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarbat-old-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017276) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre take?

Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens 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 Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre?

Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre is run by CALA Integrated Services, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre?

Brora is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

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

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