Nurseries and playgroups

Find out your child's nursery entitlement

Information on free nursery places for pre-school children.

Learn what your child will experience in nursery

Find out how nursery education is based on the Curriculum for Excellence.

Choose the type of nursery that suits you

Options include Council nurseries, private nurseries or playgroups.

Arrange a visit to a nursery

How to contact a nursery and ideas on what to look for.

Apply for a nursery place

Details of when and how to apply for a place.

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An overview of the transition to P1.

Read about the Curriculum for Excellence

Understand how we are implementing the new curriculum across schools.

Childcare Information Service

A free, impartial service which provides you with information on registered childcare.