The Cabin is a warm, nurturing, community-run nursery at the heart of Dufftown – where children learn, explore and grow in a safe, playful, outdoor-loving environment. We're led by parents and guided by experienced early years professionals, creating a home-from-home setting where every child is supported to develop confidence, curiosity and essential life skills through play-based learning and regular outdoor adventures in our beautiful local community.
Play is children's work. We offer rich learning through play — from messy play and stories to outdoor adventures, early numeracy and language activities.
The Cabin is run by an elected parent committee who oversee the centre and employ our staff team. All parents are welcome to get involved and share ideas.
Ready to come and see The Cabin? We'd love to show you around, introduce you to the team and let your child explore our spaces.
The Cabin is a community nursery at the heart of Dufftown. We believe the whole town is a learning space — and every day is an adventure.
We're owned and managed by the parents of the children on our register, working in partnership with The Moray Council. We provide government-funded early learning and childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds in line with school term dates and holidays.
Every session offers a variety of play experiences. Children are encouraged to follow their interests, try new things and develop independence.
From woods and parks to community walks — we learn by doing, noticing, wondering and talking about the world around us.
Making, building, splashing, experimenting — with gentle guidance to help children gain confidence and curiosity.
Everyday moments become learning opportunities — counting, chatting, listening, and exploring new words through play.
At The Cabin, we are guided by our vision, values and aim — along with children's rights — to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
"We are all kinds of amazing."
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Adventuring together to grow Acorns into mighty Oaks
Children's ideas, opinions and choices matter. We listen and respond with respect.
We provide a nurturing, secure environment where children feel safe, supported and cared for.
Rich learning through play — indoors, outdoors and in our community spaces — to explore, imagine and grow.
Every child is different. We respect all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and family circumstances.
Every child has access to the same opportunities, free from discrimination or unfair treatment.
Warm relationships that build independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
In Moray, all 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 1,140 hours of free early learning and childcare per year, which can be used during term time at The Cabin.
If you'd like help understanding how your child's funded hours can work at The Cabin, we're happy to talk it through.
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Term-time provision in line with school holidays.
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"Such a friendly, caring team — our child settled quickly and comes home full of stories about their adventures."
— Parent / carer"We love the outdoor focus. It feels like they're learning everywhere — not just inside the building."
— Parent / carer"A warm, community feeling. It's brilliant being part of something that parents genuinely help shape."
— Parent / carerSnapshots of life at The Cabin — indoors, outdoors, and across our community adventures.
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Our dedicated staff team provides a nurturing, playful environment where every child feels safe and supported.
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Supporting children to feel safe, nurtured and confident — with outdoor adventures and playful learning at the heart of each session.
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The Cabin is run by an elected parent committee who oversee the day-to-day running of the centre and employ our staff team. Committee meetings are held roughly every six weeks, and all parents are welcome to get involved.
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We'd love to show you around, introduce you to the team and let your child explore our spaces.
The Cabin Nursery
York Street
Dufftown
AB55 4AU
Phone: 01340 821111
Email: info@thecabinnursery.org.uk
Service no: CS2003008918
Service provider no: SP2003001925
