Information about applying for a place in session 2026/27
Fife Council 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. Different session times in these settings are offered 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.
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
When should my child start Early Learning Childcare (Nursery)?
Every child’s entitled to a nursery place from the first intake after their third birthday.
Nursery Places for 3 and 4-year-olds
Session 2026/27
Applications for nursery sessions for 2026/27 are live. Please visit our Nursery Places for 3 and 4-year-olds page for more information.
- Starting in August 2026: Your child must be three on/before 31 August 2026
- Starting in January 2027: Your child must be three before 31 December 2026
- Starting in April 2027: Your child must be three before the last day of February 2027
The session type offered at Limekilns Nursery is:
- 6 hrs Mon – Fri (Term Time)
Apply for a Fife Council Nursery Place
If you are looking to change or increase your child’s current placement type you must complete a new application form.
Click HERE for more information
