Nursery Provision and Childcare in Perth and Kinross
Perth & Kinross Council recognises that families have a variety of different needs and preferences with regard to pre-school education and childcare. Perth & Kinross Council is committed to providing high quality education in all nursery schools and classes together with a variety of childcare facilities including childminders, nurseries, playgroups, out of school clubs and parent & toddler groups.
Across Perth & Kinross there are currently 47
nursery classes based in primary schools, which offer morning and afternoon sessions. There are also two nursery schools within Perth providing full time as well as part time places. Perth & Kinross Education and Children's Services is also in partnership with approximately 40
partner provider centres to provide pre-school education places. These include private nurseries, playgroups and nursery classes within the private, voluntary and independent sectors.
Parents are entitled to apply to any local authority managed nursery or partner provider centre for their child's funded pre-school place. Information regarding the allocation of nursery places within Perth & Kinross is contained within the Council's
Policy & Guidelines for Admission to Nursery Schools and Classes 2007 - 2008 [pdf 76KB].
Further information on pre-school education may be obtained by contacting:
Education & Children's Services
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
PERTH
PH1 5GD
Tel: 01738 476343
Email:
nursery-educ@pkc.gov.uk Our
Childcare Information Service provides parents and carers access to childcare information and guidance which is comprehensive, up to date and user friendly. Separate guidance on all aspects of childcare provision within Perth & Kinross is available from the Childcare Information Service.
The Service can be contacted on:
Tel: 0845 601 4477
Email: childcare@perthgrammar.pkc.sch.uk
Website:
http://www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk/
