Early Learning and Childcare in West Dunbartonshire

Apply for a nursery place

<p><span>Find registered childminders in your area.</span></p>

We have been notified that strike action is planned for education staff on 28 February and 1 March 2023 in relation to ongoing pay negotiations.

Please visit the Education strike page for more information.

View early learning locations, contact details for our early education and childcare centres.

This will be high quality, flexible ELC that is accessible and affordable for all families.

Childminders offer a childcare service to parents, usually in their own home.

Provided by council run and private nurseries and through parent managed clubs.

Your child’s move from our childcare centres to school and deferred entry to school.

Registered day care providers, nurseries and childminders must register for the new Scottish Milk and Health Snack Scheme (SMHSS).

Information on how to purchase childcare at our centres.

We undertake a disclosure check for all contract and supply staff within West Dunbartonshire.

Best Start Grant is 3 cash payments that you can apply for if you're a parent or a carer.