The session type offered at Falkland Nursery is:
- 6hrs Mon – Fri (Term Time)
Nursery Places for 3 and 4-year-olds
We offer Early Learning and Childcare to all 3 and 4-year-olds from the first intake after their qualifying birthday until they’re due to start school. This can be up to 1140 hours in most settings.
We’re offering different session times in these settings for 3 and 4-year-olds so you’ll have more choice.
Families may be able to share their 1140 funded hours between different nursery settings.
Session 2025/26
Applications for nursery sessions for 2025/26 are now closed. Any applications received from 1st February 2025 will be considered late and processed from May 2025.
- Starting in August 2025: Your child must be three before 31 August 2025
- Starting in January 2026: Your child must be three before 31 December 2025
- Starting in April 2026: Your child must be three before the last day of February 2026
If you are looking to change or increase your child’s current placement type you must complete a new application form.
What are my options?
There are several different ways for families to access their entitlement. These include:
- In a private Early Learning Childcare setting that’s in partnership with Fife Council
- At a playgroup that’s in partnership with Fife Council
- With a childminder who’s in partnership with Fife Council
- Term time in a Fife Council Early Learning Childcare setting
- Across the whole year in a Fife Council Early Learning Childcare setting
What session types are available in a Fife Council setting?
- 6hrs Mon – Fri (Term Time)
- 4hrs 40 mins am Mon – Fri (49 weeks)
- 4hrs 40 mins pm Mon – Fri (49 weeks)
- 10hrs Mon and Tues, Wed am (46 weeks)
- Wed pm, 10hrs Thurs and Fri (46 weeks)
How do I apply for a Fife Council Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery) place?
Please complete an online application, which can be accessed at the top of this page. This is an easy process that can be done from your smartphone, iPad or laptop. You’ll be asked to create a mygov.scot ‘myaccount’ if you don’t already have one. You’ll need this account right the way through your child’s education.
If you are unable to complete your application online, you can request a paper application from any council nursery. Once it’s completed, this should be handed into your first choice nursery, along with the evidence requested. You’ll need to make an appointment with the school directly to hand this in.
If you have any difficulties applying online, please get in touch with your local nursery.
If your child has additional support needs, please contact the headteacher of your first choice nursery.
Please contact the school office if you would like to discuss admissions outwith the usual timescales. All applications must be made online.
