# Torphins Playgroup

Torphins Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Ha-Berry, St. Marnan Road, Torphins, Banchory, AB31 4JQ, in Torphins, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 18 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torphins-playgroup-cs2003002532  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ha-Berry, St. Marnan Road, Torphins, Banchory, AB31 4JQ
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01339 882 978
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003002532

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) 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:

- 18 September 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 August 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003002532). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 August 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: 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: Ha-Berry, St. Marnan Road, Torphins, Banchory, AB31 4JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.107319,-2.620499

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Torphins Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Torphins School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torphins-school-nursery-cs2003015746) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery Torphins Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-torphins-limited-cs2016353028) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Hut - Lumphanan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hut-lumphanan-preschool-cs2003002508) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Ballogie Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ballogie-nursery-cs2003015749) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Banchory Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banchory-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016308) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-cs2009228582) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Torphins Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Torphins Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) 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 Torphins Playgroup take?

Torphins Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Does Torphins Playgroup 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 Torphins Playgroup?

You can call 01339 882 978.

## Sources

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

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