An Erskine nursery has been rated good for wellbeing, inclusion and equality following an inspection by HM Inspectors of Education.
Carli’s Kindergarten Ltd was also rated satisfactory for its curriculum and for learning, teaching and assessment.
Inspectors visited the nursery in June 2026. They spoke to parents and carers and worked closely with the proprietor, manager and practitioners.
The inspection report said: “Children are enthusiastic and happy at nursery. They enjoy firm friendships which help them play and learn together respectfully. Senior leaders and staff care for children sensitively, nurturing their wellbeing needs well through their strong family values.”
Inspectors found that senior leaders and staff made extensive use of the local community to support children’s learning.
The report added: “Children explore in local woodland, access local businesses and liaise with local schools to look after the environment.”
It also found that senior leaders and staff were committed to improving the nursery. Inspectors said they were using self-evaluation increasingly well and had clear plans to improve children’s learning further.
Susan Palmer, Nursery Manager at Carli’s Kindergarten in Erskine, said: “Carli’s Kindergarten has been part of the Erskine community for many years, and we are incredibly proud of the relationships we have built with our children, families and local community. We would like to thank our dedicated staff team, our families and, most importantly, our wonderful children for helping to make Carli’s Kindergarten the special place that it is.
“To have our work in wellbeing, inclusion and equality recognised is particularly important to us. Our strong family values are at the heart of everything we do, and it means a great deal to have inspectors recognise the caring, nurturing relationships our staff build with children every day.”
The nursery is privately owned and works in partnership with Renfrewshire Council to provide funded places.
It is registered for up to 58 children at any one time, from six weeks old to those not yet attending primary school. There were 87 children on the roll at the time of the inspection.
Inspectors identified two areas for improvement.
The report said: “Senior leaders and staff should, alongside families, develop a meaningful curriculum rationale. This will help them establish what makes the nursery unique within its community. It should underpin how staff ensure the curriculum is designed to promote continuity and progression in learning for all children.
“Senior leaders and staff need to improve further children’s learning experiences. Through enriching the quality of interactions they should take greater account of children’s interests. This will help them plan learning and set individual targets for children, enabling them to make the progress they are capable of.”
Inspectors said they were confident that the nursery had the capacity to continue improving. No further visits will be made in connection with the inspection.