# Tarves School Nursery Class

Tarves School Nursery Class is a nursery at Tarves School, Duthie Road, Tarves, Ellon, AB41 7JX, in Tarves, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Aberdeenshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarves-school-nursery-class-cs2003015705  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Tarves School, Duthie Road, Tarves, Ellon, AB41 7JX
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01651 267445
- Run by: [Aberdeenshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aberdeenshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015705

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), 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:

- 2 May 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 March 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015705). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 18 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: Tarves School, Duthie Road, Tarves, Ellon, AB41 7JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.370069,-2.226873

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Haddo Woodland Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haddo-woodland-kindergarten-cs2018371803) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Pitmedden School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitmedden-school-nursery-cs2003015706) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Methlick Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/methlick-nursery-cs2017358507) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Meldrum School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meldrum-school-nursery-cs2003016322) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Hoodles Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hoodles-childcare-cs2011289681) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Udny Station Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/udny-station-pre-school-playgroup-cs2003002679) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Tarves School Nursery Class take?

Tarves School Nursery Class takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Tarves School Nursery Class's Care Inspectorate grades?

Tarves School Nursery Class's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Tarves School Nursery Class take?

Tarves School Nursery Class is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Does Tarves School Nursery Class 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 Tarves School Nursery Class?

Tarves School Nursery Class is run by Aberdeenshire Council, which runs 81 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tarves School Nursery Class?

You can call 01651 267445.

## Sources

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

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