# Thrive Cove Bay

Thrive Cove Bay is a nursery at Cove Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3NX, in Cove Bay, Aberdeen City. It is registered for 63 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Thrive Childcare and Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-cove-bay-cs2008180905  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Cove Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3NX
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01224 249 234
- Run by: [Thrive Childcare and Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited-sp2003002955)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2008180905

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 1 July 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 20 May 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 4 June 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference CS2008180905). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 20 May 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 63 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: Private 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: Cove Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.098738,-2.083193

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cove Community Woodland, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Catto Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Loirston Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Loirston School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loirston-school-nursery-cs2003014441) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charleston School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charleston-school-nursery-cs2003014418) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Clouds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-clouds-nursery-cs2017358558) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kirkhill School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkhill-school-nursery-cs2003014439) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Abbotswell Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotswell-primary-school-nursery-cs2003014400) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Beech House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-house-nursery-cs2024000266) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Thrive Cove Bay's Care Inspectorate grades?

Thrive Cove Bay's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Thrive Cove Bay take?

Thrive Cove Bay is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Does Thrive Cove Bay 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 Thrive Cove Bay?

Thrive Cove Bay is run by Thrive Childcare and Education Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### How do I contact Thrive Cove Bay?

You can call 01224 249 234.

## Sources

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

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