Highland Council

Highland Council runs 138 childcare settings on the Care Inspectorate register in Highland, with 4,936 registered places between them. 38 of them have a published inspection report we summarise in full, linked below.

How Highland Council's settings were graded

Care Inspectorate grades: 138 settings (1 Excellent, 248 Very good, 250 Good, 44 Adequate, 7 Weak)

Each setting is inspected on its own, so grades differ from one to the next. Grades are shown only where the inspectorate has published the report.

Settings run by Highland Council

Abernethy Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Nethybridge PH25 3ED, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 14 November 2024: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Ardgour Nursery - Nursery, Fort William PH33 7AB, 16 places
Care Inspectorate, 22 May 2026: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Arisaig Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Arisaig PH39 4NH, 18 places
Care Inspectorate, 24 November 2025: Adequate in 2 key questions, Weak in 2 key questions
Aviemore Early Learning and Childcare Service - Nursery, Aviemore PH22 1SF, 75 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 November 2025: Good in 4 key questions
Avoch Primary Early Learning and Child Care - Nursery, Avoch IV9 8PS, 78 places
Care Inspectorate, 10 June 2026: Good in 2 key questions, Adequate in 2 key questions
Ben Wyvis Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Dingwall IV7 8BE, 80 places
Care Inspectorate, 30 January 2025: Very good in 4 key questions
Castletown Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Thurso KW14 8UA, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 7 September 2023: Good in 4 key questions
Cauldeen Primary School Acorn Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 4HZ, 70 places
Care Inspectorate, 10 June 2026: Very good in 1 key question, Adequate in 2 key questions, Weak in 1 key question
Cawdor Early Learning and Childcare - Nursery, Nairn IV12 5XZ, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 February 2025: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Crown Primary Nursery Class - Nursery, Inverness IV2 3JT, 45 places
Care Inspectorate, 4 December 2025: Good in 4 key questions
Croy Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 5PG, 34 places
Care Inspectorate, 19 April 2024: Good in 4 key questions
Culbokie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Dingwall IV7 8JH, 28 places
Care Inspectorate, 18 June 2025: Very good in 4 key questions
Duncan Forbes Primary ELC - Nursery, Inverness IV2 7NY, 89 places
Care Inspectorate, 14 November 2024: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Dunvegan Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV55 8GU, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 25 June 2026: Good in 4 key questions
Eigg Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Eigg PH42 4RL, 4 places
Care Inspectorate, 18 June 2024: Adequate in 4 key questions
Golspie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Golspie KW10 6RW, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 20 June 2025: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Helmsdale Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Helmsdale KW8 6JW, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 June 2024: Good in 4 key questions
Hill of Fearn ELC - Nursery, Tain IV20 1SU, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 October 2025: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Hilton Early Learning and Childcare - Nursery, Inverness IV2 4TP, 129 places
Care Inspectorate, 22 May 2025: Good in 3 key questions, Adequate in 1 key question
Keiss Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Wick KW1 4XB, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 February 2026: Good in 1 key question, Adequate in 2 key questions, Weak in 1 key question
Kilchoan Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Acharacle PH36 4LH, 12 places
Care Inspectorate, 13 March 2025: Very good in 4 key questions
Kilmuir Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV51 9UB, 8 places
Care Inspectorate, 23 June 2026: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Kyle (English) Nursery - Nursery, Kyle IV40 8LG, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 26 September 2024: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Lairg Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Lairg IV27 4DD, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 4 June 2026: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Lochardil Early Learning and Childcare Setting - Nursery, Inverness IV2 4LB, 80 places
Care Inspectorate, 26 February 2026: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Lybster Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Lybster KW3 6BJ, 23 places
Care Inspectorate, 26 June 2026: Good in 4 key questions
Macdiarmid Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Portree IV51 9PD, 12 places
Care Inspectorate, 23 January 2025: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Millbank Nursery - Nursery, Nairn IV12 4QB, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 May 2026: Very good in 1 key question, Adequate in 3 key questions
Mount Pleasant Nursery - Nursery, Thurso KW14 8HL, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 13 May 2026: Good in 1 key question, Adequate in 2 key questions, Weak in 1 key question
Ness Castle Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 6FW, 110 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 December 2025: Good in 1 key question, Adequate in 3 key questions
Noss Early Learning and Childcare - Nursery, Wick KW1 4DT, 80 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 May 2026: Good in 1 key question, Adequate in 3 key questions
Plockton Primary School Nursery - GM - Nursery, Plockton IV52 8TW, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 25 March 2026: Good in 4 key questions
Raasay Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Raasay IV40 8PB, 6 places
Care Inspectorate, 23 April 2025: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Rogart Primary Nursery - Nursery, Rogart IV28 3XF, 18 places
Care Inspectorate, 12 September 2024: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
South Lodge Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Invergordon IV18 0LW, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 10 September 2026: Good in 2 key questions, Adequate in 2 key questions
Spean Bridge Primary Nursery - Nursery, Spean Bridge PH34 4EU, 25 places
Care Inspectorate, 25 August 2026: Good in 2 key questions, Adequate in 1 key question, Weak in 1 key question
Tomnacross Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Beauly IV4 7HW, 32 places
Care Inspectorate, 9 May 2024: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Tongue Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Lairg IV27 4XL, 14 places
Care Inspectorate, 5 September 2024: Good in 4 key questions
Acharacle Primary Nursery - Nursery, Acharacle PH36 4JU, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 November 2018: Very good in 4 key questions
Achiltibuie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Ullapool IV26 2YG, 7 places
Care Inspectorate, 8 November 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Applecross Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Strathcarron IV54 8LU, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 June 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Ardersier Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 7SW, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 April 2023: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Auchtertyre Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Kyle IV40 8EG, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 17 June 2022: Good in 4 key questions
Auldearn Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Nairn IV12 5SX, 48 places
Care Inspectorate, 2 February 2022: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Ballachulish Primary Nursery Class - Nursery, Ballachulish PH49 4JQ, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 7 March 2023: Very good in 4 key questions
Balloch Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 7HQ, 46 places
Care Inspectorate, 10 October 2024: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Banavie Primary Nursery - Nursery, Fort William PH33 7LX, 18 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 May 2026: Good in 3 key questions, Adequate in 1 key question
Beauly Nursery - Nursery, Beauly IV4 7DJ, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 30 August 2022: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Bonar Bridge Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Ardgay IV24 3AP, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 24 May 2019: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Bridgend Nursery - Nursery, Alness IV17 0QA, 48 places
Care Inspectorate, 9 November 2023: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Broadford School English Medium Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV49 9AQ, 25 places
Care Inspectorate, 8 September 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Broadford School Gaelic Medium Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV49 9AQ, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 8 September 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Brora Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Brora KW9 6PF, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 12 June 2017: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis - Nursery, Inverness IV2 6BA, 126 places
Care Inspectorate, 29 November 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Bun-sgoil Shleite - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV44 8RR, 28 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 December 2023: Very good in 4 key questions
Canisbay Rainbow Nursery - Nursery, Wick KW1 4YH, 16 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 April 2022: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Cannich Bridge Nursery - Nursery, Beauly IV4 7LN, 14 places
Care Inspectorate, 6 February 2025: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Caol and St Columba's Nursery - Nursery, Fort William PH33 7DP, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 9 December 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Carrbridge Primary - Nursery, Carrbridge PH23 3AF, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 13 February 2019: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Central (English) Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV3 5DW, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 6 December 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Coulhill Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Alness IV17 0RD, 32 places
Care Inspectorate, 20 April 2022: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Cradlehall Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 5DB, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 30 October 2025: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Dalneigh Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV3 5AU, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 7 December 2022: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Deshar Primary Nursery Class - Nursery, Boat of Garten PH24 3BU, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 6 May 2022: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Dingwall (English) Nursery - Nursery, Dingwall IV15 9UU, 80 places
Care Inspectorate, 25 September 2025: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Dochgarroch Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV3 8JG, 12 places
Care Inspectorate, 8 November 2023: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Dornoch Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Dornoch IV25 3HR, 44 places
Care Inspectorate, 14 February 2024: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Drakies Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 3SG, 66 places
Care Inspectorate, 28 September 2022: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Dunbeath Early Learning and Childcare Service - Nursery, Dunbeath KW6 6EY, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 2 July 2019: Very good in 4 key questions
Durness Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Lairg IV27 4PN, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 17 May 2023: Good in 2 key questions, Adequate in 2 key questions
Edderton Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Tain IV19 1LF, 22 places
Care Inspectorate, 19 November 2013: Very good in 4 key questions
Family Centre - Inverness - Nursery, Inverness IV3 8HY, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 23 April 2024: Excellent in 1 key question, Very good in 3 key questions
Farr High Nursery - Nursery, Thurso KW14 7SS, 18 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 November 2024: Very good in 4 key questions
Farr Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 6XJ, 19 places
Care Inspectorate, 19 March 2025: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Gairloch (English) Nursery - Nursery, Gairloch IV21 2BP, 12 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 December 2019: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Gairloch (Gaelic) Nursery - Nursery, Gairloch IV21 2BP, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 31 August 2023: Good in 4 key questions
Glenelg Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Kyle IV40 8LA, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 18 December 2019: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Grantown Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HZ, 31 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 December 2019: Very good in 4 key questions
Hilton of Cadboll Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Tain IV20 1XE, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 November 2025: Very good in 1 key question, Adequate in 2 key questions
Holm Early Learning and Childcare Centre - Nursery, Inverness IV2 4YL, 86 places
Care Inspectorate, 22 September 2022: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Inshes Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 3RF, 76 places
Care Inspectorate, 13 February 2026: Good in 4 key questions
Invergarry Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Invergarry PH35 4HG, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 June 2023: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Inverie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Mallaig PH41 4PL, 7 places
Care Inspectorate, 15 May 2018: Good in 4 key questions
Inverlochy Primary Nursery Class - Nursery, Fort William PH33 6LS, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 4 August 2022: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Kilchuimen Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Fort Augustus PH32 4DL, 18 places
Care Inspectorate, 6 December 2022: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Kiltearn Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Dingwall IV16 9UT, 25 places
Care Inspectorate, 8 May 2025: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Kingussie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Kingussie PH21 1EN, 21 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 December 2024: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Kinlochbervie Nursery - Nursery, Lairg IV27 4RG, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 5 March 2026: Good in 2 key questions, Adequate in 2 key questions
Kinlochleven Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Kinlochleven PH50 4QH, 23 places
Care Inspectorate, 26 April 2023: Very good in 4 key questions
Kinmylies Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV3 8ET, 85 places
Care Inspectorate, 31 May 2022: Good in 4 key questions
Kirkhill Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV5 7NX, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 May 2022: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Kyleakin Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV41 8PH, 12 places
Care Inspectorate, 21 November 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Lochaline Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Oban PA80 5XT, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 15 November 2019: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Lochcarron Nursery - Nursery, Strathcarron IV54 8YS, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 26 May 2023: Good in 4 key questions
Lochinver Early Learning and Childcare - Nursery, Lochinver IV27 4LR, 12 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 February 2026: Good in 1 key question, Adequate in 3 key questions
Lundavra Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Fort William PH33 6JR, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 28 October 2025: Good in 1 key question, Adequate in 3 key questions
Mallaig Nursery/Sgoil Araich Mhalaig - Nursery, Mallaig PH41 4QX, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 19 April 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Marybank Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Muir of Ord IV6 7UN, 17 places
Care Inspectorate, 1 June 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Melvich Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Thurso KW14 7YL, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 9 November 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Merkinch Early Learning and Childcare Centre - Nursery, Inverness IV3 8QB, 96 places
Care Inspectorate, 17 May 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Miller Academy Early Learning and Childcare Centre - Nursery, Thurso KW14 7DH, 80 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 September 2022: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Milton of Leys Primary School Childcare Service - Nursery, Inverness IV2 6HF, 96 places
Care Inspectorate, 9 June 2026: Good in 4 key questions
Milton Primary and Early Learning Centre - Nursery, Invergordon IV18 0PX, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 14 September 2023: Very good in 4 key questions
Muirtown Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV3 8LU, 54 places
Care Inspectorate, 31 May 2022: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Mulbuie Nursery - Nursery, Muir of Ord IV6 7RB, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 20 November 2019: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Newtonmore Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Newtonmore PH20 1DN, 48 places
Care Inspectorate, 16 March 2023: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Newton Park Primary Nursery - Nursery, Wick KW1 5ND, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 18 November 2025: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
North Kessock Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV1 3WX, 60 places
Care Inspectorate, 20 September 2019: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Obsdale Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Alness IV17 0TP, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 28 August 2023: Good in 4 key questions
Park Early Learning and Childcare Suite - Nursery, Invergordon IV18 0LD, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 31 May 2023: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Pennyland Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Thurso KW14 7NY, 72 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 June 2024: Very good in 4 key questions
Portree (Gaelic) Nursery - Nursery, Portree IV51 9EG, 80 places
Care Inspectorate, 5 December 2023: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Raigmore Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 3UG, 54 places
Care Inspectorate, 19 November 2025: Adequate in 3 key questions, Weak in 1 key question
Resolis Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Dingwall IV7 8LT, 24 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 September 2025: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Rosebank School Nursery - Nursery, Nairn IV12 4RJ, 69 places
Care Inspectorate, 29 January 2025: Very good in 4 key questions
Scallywags Nursery - Nursery, Thurso KW14 8XP, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 10 November 2023: Good in 4 key questions
Scoraig Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Garve IV23 2RE, 4 places
Care Inspectorate, 4 October 2018: Good in 4 key questions
Scourie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Lairg IV27 4TG, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 June 2018: Very good in 4 key questions
Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar - Nursery, Fort William PH33 7JE, 50 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 June 2026: Good in 3 key questions, Adequate in 1 key question
Sgoil-araich Ghlinn Urchadain/ Glenurquhart Primary Gaelic Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV63 6UT, 16 places
Care Inspectorate, 27 November 2025: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Sgoil-àraich Inbhir Pheofharain - Nursery, Dingwall IV15 9QN, 25 places
Care Inspectorate, 15 January 2025: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Shieldaig Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Strathcarron IV54 8XN, 19 places
Care Inspectorate, 30 January 2024: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions
Smithton Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 7PD, 104 places
Care Inspectorate, 1 February 2023: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Staffin Nursery - GM - Nursery, Isle of Skye IV51 9JS, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 5 October 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
St. Brides Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Fort William PH33 6SA, 18 places
Care Inspectorate, 3 March 2017: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
St. Joseph's RC Primary Nursery and After School Care Club - Inverness - Nursery, Inverness IV3 5DG, 45 places
Care Inspectorate, 11 March 2020: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Strathdearn Primary Nursery Class - Nursery, Inverness IV13 7YN, 40 places
Care Inspectorate, 16 February 2023: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Stratherrick Nursery - Nursery, Inverness IV2 6UJ, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 4 May 2018: Very good in 4 key questions
Strathpeffer Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Strathpeffer IV14 9AG, 48 places
Care Inspectorate, 17 March 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Strontian Primary Nursery Class - Nursery, Acharacle PH36 4JA, 10 places
Care Inspectorate, 6 September 2022: Very good in 4 key questions
Tain Nursery - Nursery, Tain IV19 1EU, 64 places
Care Inspectorate, 9 February 2018: Good in 4 key questions
Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Tain IV20 1YA, 17 places
Care Inspectorate, 25 August 2026: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Tarradale Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Muir of Ord IV6 7RR, 58 places
Care Inspectorate, 6 March 2024: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Teanassie Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Beauly IV4 7AE, 21 places
Care Inspectorate, 16 January 2019: Very good in 4 key questions
The Butterfly Rooms - Nursery, Inverness IV2 4HZ, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 14 June 2022: Good in 4 key questions
Thrumster Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Wick KW1 5TR, 20 places
Care Inspectorate, 26 May 2022: Very good in 3 key questions, Good in 1 key question
Ullapool Nursery - GM - Nursery, Ullapool IV26 2UE, 30 places
Care Inspectorate, 20 December 2019: Very good in 2 key questions, Good in 2 key questions
Ullapool Primary School Nursery - Nursery, Ullapool IV26 2UE, 15 places
Care Inspectorate, 17 December 2018: Very good in 1 key question, Good in 3 key questions

Where

Highland (138)

Source: Care Inspectorate register. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.