Applying for an early learning and childcare place

Placement options

The table below shows the type of placement options available.

Type of Establishment	Number of weeks provided	Patterns available for child to attend	Additional non-funded hours available
Primary School Nursery Classes	38 weeks (term time)	Mon to Fri 9am - 3pm	3pm - 4 pm only Speak to the Head of Establishment - chargeable
Council-run Nursery Centres	52 weeks (year round) Term-time patterns are not available in these establishments	Some patterns that can be considered are: Long mornings: 8am - 12:35pm Long afternoons 1pm - 5:35pm Start of week: Mon full day, Tues full day, Wed am End of week: Wed pm, Thurs full day, Fri full day	Extended hours should be requested via Head of Establishment - chargeable
Funded providers (including childminders)	From 38 to 52 weeks agreed between provider and parents	From 30 hours per week (38 weeks) to 22 hours per week (52 weeks) agreed between provider and parents	By arrangement with provider - costs set by provider
Blended childcare model	38 to 52 weeks – combined hours cannot exceed 1140hours	Total annual entitlement will be split between establishments identified by parents details agreed between parent and providers	Any hours above funded sessions chargeable - contact Head of Establishment
Gaelic Provision (Mount Cameron Primary School Nursery Class	38 weeks	Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm	3pm - 4 pm only Request via Head of Establishment - chargeable

Please state your preference on your application and we will endeavour to provide your choice. Any special arrangements you require should be discussed with the Head of establishment.

Parents are asked to provide 3 choices of establishment. If your first choice is not available, we can offer your next choice as an alternative and, if need be, the third choice. If none of your choices have spaces, we will allocate your child to a nursery nearby which has a space. When demand for places in a nursery exceeds places available it is necessary to have a system for allocation of spaces in a transparent and equitable way. Our admissions policy sets out how we do this.

Extended hours

Extended hours are chargeable and are available in some establishments. You should discuss this with your Head of Establishment.