# Willowview Early Learning and Childcare

Willowview Early Learning and Childcare is a nursery at 1 Soroba Road, Soroba, Oban, PA34 4SB, in Lower Soroba, Argyll & Bute. It is registered for 64 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2023) 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 Argyll and Bute Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowview-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2021000207  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 1 Soroba Road, Soroba, Oban, PA34 4SB
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01631 709888
- Run by: [Argyll and Bute Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/argyll-and-bute-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2021000207

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2023) 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:

- 6 July 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 25 May 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference CS2021000207). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 64 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Soroba Road, Soroba, Oban, PA34 4SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.398921,-5.470436

- Station: Oban, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rockfield Primary Pre Five Unit.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockfield-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2007157135) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Soroba Young Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soroba-young-family-centre-cs2003003138) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/obans-1st-steps-day-nursery-ltd-cs2003003167) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Park Primary Family Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-primary-family-learning-centre-cs2013315648) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Stramash Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-cs2011301594) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Dunbeg Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunbeg-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014641) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Willowview Early Learning and Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Willowview Early Learning and Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2023) 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 Willowview Early Learning and Childcare take?

Willowview Early Learning and Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does Willowview Early Learning and Childcare 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 Willowview Early Learning and Childcare?

Willowview Early Learning and Childcare is run by Argyll and Bute Council, which runs 52 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Willowview Early Learning and Childcare?

Oban is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willowview Early Learning and Childcare?

You can call 01631 709888.

## Sources

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

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