# Whithorn Nursery

Whithorn Nursery is a nursery at Whithorn Primary School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN, in Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 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 Dumfries & Galloway Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whithorn-nursery-cs2003015545  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Whithorn Primary School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01988 500 291
- Run by: [Dumfries & Galloway Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dumfries-and-galloway-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015545

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 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:

- 24 March 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 19 February 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015545). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 50 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 28 April 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/876388)
- 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: Whithorn Primary School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.734030,-4.412308

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Port William Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/port-william-playgroup-cs2003011781) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Wigtown Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigtown-nursery-cs2003015546) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 9.4 miles |
| [Creetown Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creetown-nursery-cs2003015478) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Whithorn Nursery take?

Whithorn Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Whithorn Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Whithorn Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to March 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 Whithorn Nursery take?

Whithorn Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does Whithorn 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 Whithorn Nursery?

Whithorn Nursery is run by Dumfries & Galloway Council, which runs 45 nurseries.

### How do I contact Whithorn Nursery?

You can call 01988 500 291.

## Sources

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

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