Pre-school Nursery Place

Every child is entitled to a free nursery place from the entry point following their third birthday. That means:

• Starting nursery in August 2024: Your child must be three before 31st August 2024.
• Starting nursery in January 2025: Your child must be three before 31st December 2024.
• Starting nursery in April 2025: Your child must be three before the last day of February 2025.

Application for a Pre-School nursery place with Fife Council is done online – Please follow the link below to find more information about available nurseries, available  attendance patterns and the application form.

https://www.fife.gov.uk/services/form-pages/apply-for-a-fife-council-nursery-place

Under 3’s Nursery Place

Fife Council has a number of places offering early learning and childcare to children who are two years of age. These places are offered to eligible children in line with the Scottish Government criteria. Follow the link below to get more information and how to apply.

https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/education2/early-learning,-childcare-and-nurseries/preschool-and-school-nursery/nursery-places-for-2-year-olds-session-202324