The Scottish Government announced that from 2020 all 3-5 year olds and eligible 2 year-olds will be entitled to 1140 hours of funded childcare.
3-5 year old nursery registration
School year 2025 to 2026
(August 2025-July 2026)
We are still accepting applications for session 25/26 until 15th March 2026, for eligible children. Please apply here and choose session 2025/26 when registering your child.
School year 2026 to 2027
(August 2026-July 2027)
Initial applications are open from 5 January 2026 to 28 February 2027. All new applications received within this period will be included in the initial allocation of places.
If your child currently attends a local authority nursery place and you wish to keep this, please complete the form to confirm the pattern of attendance.
This form should also be used if you are applying for an additional year of ELC to defer entry to primary school. More information regarding eligibility can be found here.
Applications remain open after the 28 February, and you can continue to apply through to the end of 2026-27.
Purchasing non funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) sessions for school year
Perth and Kinross Council provide opportunities, where available to purchase non funded ELC sessions.
Strong Start Two nursery registration
School year 2025 to 2026
(August 2025 - July 2026)
We are still accepting applications for session 25/26 until 15th March 2026, for eligible children. Please apply here and choose session 2025/26 when registering your child.
School year 2026 to 2027
(August 2026-July 2027)
Initial applications are open from 5 January 2026 to 28 February 2027. All new applications received within this period will be included in the initial allocation of places.
Please check the Funded early learning and childcare for 2 year olds (Strong Starts) page for eligibility information.
If your child currently attends a local authority nursery place and you wish to keep this, please complete the form to confirm the pattern of attendance.
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