# Tarbert Pre Five Unit

Tarbert Pre Five Unit is a nursery at Tarbert Academy, School Road, Tarbert, PA29 6TE, in Tarbert, Argyll & Bute. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2019) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Argyll and Bute Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarbert-pre-five-unit-cs2003016887  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Tarbert Academy, School Road, Tarbert, PA29 6TE
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01880 820 269
- Run by: [Argyll and Bute Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/argyll-and-bute-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016887

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2019) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), 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:

- 22 March 2019: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 19 February 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016887). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 32 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: Tarbert Academy, School Road, Tarbert, PA29 6TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.862121,-5.414430

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tarbert Castle Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tighnabruaich Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tighnabruaich-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014673) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 7.2 miles |
| [Ardrishaig Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ardrishaig-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2015338311) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [MAKI Pups](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maki-pups-cs2019376962) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Lochgilphead Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lochgilphead-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2007163757) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Tarbert Pre Five Unit take?

Tarbert Pre Five Unit takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Tarbert Pre Five Unit's Care Inspectorate grades?

Tarbert Pre Five Unit's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 2019) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Tarbert Pre Five Unit take?

Tarbert Pre Five Unit is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Tarbert Pre Five Unit 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 Tarbert Pre Five Unit?

Tarbert Pre Five Unit is run by Argyll and Bute Council, which runs 52 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tarbert Pre Five Unit?

You can call 01880 820 269.

## Sources

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

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