Early learning and childcare | West Dunbartonshire Council

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All children who will be 3 years of age before 1 March 2026 are entitled to a nursery place during school session August 2026 until June 2027.

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

Entitlement to Early learning and Childcare for Three and Four Year olds.

Some families can access a place for their child between the age of 2 and 3 years.

Some families can access a place for their child under the age of 2.

A set of criteria is used by the Community Admissions’ Panels to make sure that early learning and childcare places are allocated fairly.