All children who will be 3 years of age before 1 March 2028 are entitled to 1140 hours statutory funding place during session August 2027-2028.

The funding eligibility dates for 2027-2028 are: –

• Children who reach three years of age between 1 March 2027 and 31 August 2027 can take up their ELC placement from August 2027.
• Children reaching three years of age between 1 September 2027 and 31 December 2027 can take up their ELC placement from January 2028.
• Children reaching three years of age between 1 January 2028 and last day of February 2028 can take up their ELC from April 2028

The council is now accepting applications for children who will be eligible for nursery in session 2027/2028. Applications should be completed and submitted to your first-choice council nursery establishment or partner provider/childminder that are in a framework agreement with the council no later than Friday 27 November 2026.

Early Learning and Childcare Applications | North Lanarkshire Council