# Whalsay School Nursery

Whalsay School Nursery is a nursery at Whalsay School, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AQ, in Symbister, Shetland Islands. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Shetland Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whalsay-school-nursery-cs2003051773  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Whalsay School, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AQ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01595 743 800
- Run by: [Shetland Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shetland-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003051773

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team 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:

- 5 July 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 May 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003051773). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2024). 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: Whalsay School, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.341552,-1.009633

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lunnasting Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lunnasting-nursery-cs2008184975) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Mossbank Wraparound Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mossbank-wraparound-care-cs2006119273) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 10 miles |
| [Brae High School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brae-high-school-nursery-cs2003016128) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Whalsay School Nursery take?

Whalsay School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Whalsay School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Whalsay School Nursery take?

Whalsay School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Whalsay School Nursery 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 Whalsay School Nursery?

Whalsay School Nursery is run by Shetland Islands Council, which runs 19 nurseries.

### How do I contact Whalsay School Nursery?

You can call 01595 743 800.

## Sources

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

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