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Early Learning and Childcare in West Dunbartonshire

Image of two nursery children

Apply for a nursery place

Group of childminders and children

Childminders

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

Pupils and teacher at Andrew Cameron Nursery

Find a Nursery

Find Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

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

Funding Follows the Child - Admission to Early Learning and Childcare

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

Childminders

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

Out of school hours childcare

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

Going to primary school

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

Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme

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

Purchasing more childcare

Information on how to purchase childcare at our centres.

Vetting of contract and supplier staff

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

Best Start Grant

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