Closing date for applications for session 2022/2023 is 28th February 2022. Late applications are accepted, but your first choice of setting may not be able to offer you a space.
All applications received by the closing date of 28th February will have their space confirmed on Friday 29th April 2022.
You can apply for funded Early Learning and Childcare the term after your child has turned 2 and you are in receipt of certain benefits. Please refer to the mygov.scot Funded early learning and childcare page for further information.
To apply please refer to our provisional enrolment arrangements for eligible 2 year olds page.
Children become eligible for a free place from the term after their 3rd birthday. This entitlement continues until the child is of the age to start school.
All children have an entitlement of 1140 hours per year in a local authority ELC setting.
This entitlement means an early learning and childcare place of 6 hours a day over 38 weeks in a local ELC setting, partnership provider or with a childminder.
Certain ELC settings, childminders and partner providers can offer you your funded hours spread over the full year. You need to contact them directly to find out the session options they offer.
You should note, there are no catchment areas for nursery places. This does mean, dependant on availability, you may not get your first choice. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests.
To apply please refer to our provisional enrolment arrangements for eligible 3-5 year olds page.
Please follow the links to view our council ELC settings and funded provider settings and childminders.
Education
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: education@clacks.gov.uk