# The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool

The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Lumphanan Recreation Park, School Road, Lumphanan, Banchory, AB31 4SU, in Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 20 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hut-lumphanan-preschool-cs2003002508  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lumphanan Recreation Park, School Road, Lumphanan, Banchory, AB31 4SU
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01339883349
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002508

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 27 February 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 6 February 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002508). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 20 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: Lumphanan Recreation Park, School Road, Lumphanan, Banchory, AB31 4SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.129214,-2.687253

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Torphins School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torphins-school-nursery-cs2003015746) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery Torphins Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-torphins-limited-cs2016353028) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Torphins Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torphins-playgroup-cs2003002532) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Ballogie Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ballogie-nursery-cs2003015749) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Aboyne Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aboyne-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016303) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Tarland School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarland-school-nursery-cs2003016335) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 6.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool's Care Inspectorate grades?

The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool take?

The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool 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.

### How do I contact The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool?

You can call 01339883349.

## Sources

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

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