# Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre

Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre is a nursery at Whatriggs Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3SZ, in Bellfield, East Ayrshire. It is registered for 103 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2021) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by East Ayrshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whatriggs-early-childhood-centre-cs2017356235  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Whatriggs Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3SZ
- Registered places: 103
- Phone: 01563 551 587
- Run by: [East Ayrshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/east-ayrshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2017356235

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2021) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), 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:

- 7 September 2021: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 July 2021: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference CS2017356235). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2021). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 103 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1021025)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. 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: Whatriggs Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3SZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.590307,-4.483327

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grasshoppers Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-childrens-nursery-cs2015336500) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Riccarton Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riccarton-early-childhood-centre-cs2003015806) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shortlees Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shortlees-early-childhood-centre-cs2003014092) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fenwick Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwick-early-childhood-centre-cs2019375119) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Loanhead primary school and early childhood centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loanhead-primary-school-and-early-childhood-centre-cs2021000026) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hurlford Early Childhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurlford-early-childhood-centre-cs2003016953) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre's Care Inspectorate grades?

Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2021) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre take?

Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 103 children at any one time.

### Does Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre 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 Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre?

Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre is run by East Ayrshire Council, which runs 35 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre?

Kilmarnock is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre?

You can call 01563 551 587.

## Sources

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

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