3 - 5 year old places

How to apply for an Early Learning and Childcare place

To apply for a Early Learning and Childcare place, you should complete an application form, around the time your child turns two years old or before 31st January each year. The nursery application form is available from any Inverclyde Council nursery school/class or partner establishment and on Inverclyde Council Website.

All children who are eligible for a nursery place are asked to list, in order of priority, up to three nursery choices. Only one application form must be submitted. Although children are guaranteed a place within either a council establishment or within a partnership establishment we cannot guarantee your choices or your pattern of attendance.

Once completed forms should be submitted to your first choice nursery. Proof of your child’s date of birth in the form of their birth certificate and address must be produced when submitting your application. Forms submitted without this evidence will not be accepted at any establishment.

All applications must be presented and an admission panel before any place will be allocated.

When will my child become eligible for a nursery place?

Your child's eligibility for pre-school education depends on their birthday:

Choosing a nursery

Arrange a nursery visit

You may wish to visit a few nurseries before making a final decision on where to apply to. You should phone in advance to make an appointment, as this will ensure staff have time to talk to you and answer your questions.

Page last updated: 6 June 2019