Clackmannanshire Council Online

The application window for school year starting August 2025/26 has reopened for late applications.

Eligible birth dates for session 2025/26

• Children born between 1/3/21 - 28/2/22 - eligible 4 year olds (pre-school) start August 2025
• Children born between 1/3/22 - 31/8/23 - eligible 3 year olds start August 2025
• Children born between 1/9/22 - 31/12/22 - eligible 3 year olds start January 2026
• Children born between 1/1/23 - 28/2/23 - eligible 3 year olds start April 2026
• Children born between 1/3/23 - 28/2/24 - eligible 2 year olds start the term after their 2nd birthday - August 2025, January 2026 or April 2026 unless in kinship care or looked after when they start as soon as possible after their 2nd birthday

Please follow the link to the online application form.

When applications are submitted late, please be aware that this can restrict the availability of space and choice of establishment.

Please make sure that you upload a copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of address to your online application. 

If you are applying for an eligible 2 year old place, you also need to upload proof of eligibility to your online application.

Your application will not be accepted if you are unable to provide these documents at the time of enrolment.

If you require support to fill the application form, please ask at any funded establishment where they will be happy to assist.

Previous applications can be viewed using this link. Login to your account to view.

Eligible birth dates for session 2026/27

• Children born between 1/3/22 - 28/2/23 - eligible 4 year olds (pre-school) start August 2026
• Children born between 1/3/23 - 31/8/23 - eligible 3 year olds start August 2026
• Children born between 1/9/23 - 31/12/23 - eligible 3 year olds start January 2027
• Children born between 1/1/24 - 28/2/24 - eligible 3 year olds start April 2027
• Children born between 1/3/24 - 28/2/25 - eligible 2 year olds start the term after their 2nd birthday - August 2026, January 2027 or April 2027 unless in kinship care or looked after when they start as soon as possible after their 2nd birthday

Applications for session 2026/27 are open until 28 February 2026.

Please follow the link to the online application form and select which academic year you wish to apply for.

2025/26 is for a place from now until August 2026.

2026/27 is for a place from August 2026 onwards.

Note that if you already have a funded 1140 place in one of our ELC settings, you do not need to reapply. Please discuss with your ELC setting directly if you need to.