# Symington Early Years Centre

Symington Early Years Centre is a nursery at Brewlands Road, Symington, Kilmarnock, KA1 5QZ, in Symington, South Ayrshire. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4) and leadership Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by South Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/symington-early-years-centre-cs2003016130  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Brewlands Road, Symington, Kilmarnock, KA1 5QZ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01292 690 074
- Run by: [South Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016130

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4) and leadership 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:

- 18 February 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 8 December 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016130). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 60 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Brewlands Road, Symington, Kilmarnock, KA1 5QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.550565,-4.561667

- Park: Shaw Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dundonald Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dundonald-early-years-centre-cs2003017395) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Struthers Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/struthers-early-years-centre-cs2014325237) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Fly High Early Learning & Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fly-high-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2018372338) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Monkton Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkton-early-years-centre-cs2003043779) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Muirhead Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muirhead-early-years-centre-cs2003017401) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Prestwick Private Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prestwick-private-kindergarten-cs2003043514) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Symington Early Years Centre take?

Symington Early Years Centre takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Symington Early Years Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Symington Early Years Centre take?

Symington Early Years Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Does Symington Early Years 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 Symington Early Years Centre?

Symington Early Years Centre is run by South Ayrshire Council, which runs 34 nurseries.

### How do I contact Symington Early Years Centre?

You can call 01292 690 074.

## Sources

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

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