Using data from the Care Inspectorate league table, we have put together this list of the 20 best nurseries in West Dunbartonshire.
Nurseries are ranked by the Care Inspectorate from 0 to 6 points - six points being excellent, one point being unsatisfactory - across four categories: setting, staff, leadership and quality of care, and play and learning. All nurseries mentioned have been graded in the last six years. The grading system runs from 0 to 24. The Care Inspectorate awarded no perfect scores after previously awarded 3 full marks in 2023, none in 2022, three in 2021, and two in 2020.
Prior to the pandemic the number of top performing nurseries reached double figures each year, peaking at 36 outstanding nurseries in 2016.
Take a look below at the 20 best nurseries in West Dunbartonshire for 2024.
1. St. Eunan's ELCC
St. Eunan's ELCC is the highest ranked primary school is provided by West Dunbartonshire Council and does not take children under 3. It scored 21. | Google Maps
2. Ladyton Early Education & Childcare Centre
Ladyton Early Education & Childcare Centre is provided by West Dunbartonshire Council and does not take children under 3. It was graded July 31, 2023 and scored 21. | Google Maps
3. Radnor Park Out of School Care
Radnor Park Out of School Care is provided by Radnor Park Out of School Care, it does not take children under 3. It was graded September 26 and scored 20. | Google Maps
4. Bellsmyre ELCC
Bellsmyre ELCC is provided by West Dunbartonshire Council, it does not take children under 3. It was graded August 3, 2023 and scored 20 points. | Google Maps