Early years provision and how to apply

Centre contact details

Local Authority Centres	Address	Telephone
Bearsden/Milngavie/Torrance Locality
Baljaffray Early Years Centre	Grampian Way, Bearsden	0141 943 1738
Bearsden Early Years Centre	New Build, Bearsden	0141 955 2254 (School Number)
Castlehill Early Years Centre	Rosslyn Rd, Bearsden	0141 955 2216
Clober Early Years Centre	Kirk St, Milngavie	0141 955 2233
Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre	Canniesburn Rd, Bearsden	0141 955 2201
Killermont Early Years Centre	Aviemore Gds, Bearsden	0141 955 2265
Milngavie Early Years Centre	Hillhead St, Milngavie	0141 955 2251
Oakburn Early Years Centre	New Build, Milngavie	0300 123 4510
Torrance Early Years Centre	West Rd, Torrance	0141 955 2228 (school Number)
Bishopbriggs Locality
Auchinairn Early Years Centre	Beech Rd, Bishopbriggs	0141 955 2289
Cleddens Early Years Centre	Kirriemuir Rd, Bishopbriggs	0141 955 2291
Meadowburn Early Years Centre	Lendale Lane Bishopbriggs	0141 955 2293
Meadowburn Gaelic Early Years Centre	Lendale Lane Bishopbriggs	0141 955 2293
Kirkintilloch/Lenzie & Villages Locality
Campsie View Early Years Centre	Boghead Rd, Lenzie	0141 955 2339
Craighead Early Years Centre	Craighead Rd, Milton of Campsie	0141 955 2271 (School Number)
Gartconner Early Years Centre	Gartshore Rd, Kirkintilloch	0141 955 2323 (School Number)
Hillhead Early Years Centre	Newdyke Rd, Kirkintilloch	0141 955 2317
Holy Family Early Years Centre	Boghead Rd, Lenzie	0141 955 2213
Lairdsland Early Years Centre	New Build, Kirkintilloch	0141 955 2310 (School Number)
Lennoxtown Early Years Centre	School lane, Lennoxtown	0141 955 2268
Lenzie Meadow Early Years Centre	Moss Rd, Lenzie	0141 955 2367
Twechar Early Years Centre	Main St, Twechar	0141 955 2334

Nursery contact details

Nursery	Address	Telephone
Bearsden/Milngavie/Torrance Areas
Baldernock Playgroup	Baldernock PS School House, Fluchter Road, Balmore, Torrance G64 4AS	0141 955 2343
The Bearsden Nursery	50a Drymen Rd, Bearsden, G61 2RH	0141 942 9499
Buchanan Nursery	3 Grampian Way, Bearsden, G61 4SP	0141 570 0133
Canniesburn Nursery	10 Switchback Rd, Bearsden, G61 1QN	0141 942 9221
Glasgow Academy Milngavie	Mugdock Rd, Milngavie, G62 8NP	0141 956 3758
The High School of Glasgow Junior School	27 Ledcameroch Rd, Bearsden, G61 4AE	0141 942 0158
The Hillfoot Nursery	200 Milngavie Rd, Bearsden, G61 3DH	0141 942 0383
Lullaby Lane	Milngavie and Bearsden Sports Club, Milngavie, Glasgow  G62 6EJ	0141 931 5126
Maxholme Pre School Playgroup	Bearsden Scout Hall, Jubilee Path, Bearsden, G61 2RH	07953 554 635
Westerton Nursery	Westerton Community Halls, 82 Maxwell Ave, Bearsden, G61 1NZ	07999 366 229
Green Forest Nursery	Langbank Farm, Langbank Holdings, Dowan Road, Milngavie G62 6EL	0141 956 2300
Bishopbriggs Area
Bishopbriggs Village Nursery	Cadder South Church Halls, Kirkintilloch Rd, Bishopbriggs, G64 2LS	07908 065 079
Bright Horizons	South Crosshill Road, Bishopbriggs G64 2NN	0141 471 1660
Happitots Day Nursery	28 Colston Drive, Bishopbriggs, G64 2AZ	0141 772 4708
Happy Days - Bishopbriggs	147 Balmuildy Rd, Bishopbriggs, G64 3HD	0141 772 6142
Kirkintilloch/Lenzie/Milton of Campsie/Lennoxtown Areas
Cedar Nursery	Cedar Dr, Lenzie, G66 4RD	0141 775 3967
Craighead Childcare Centre	Craighead CE Centre, Craighead Road, Milton of Campsie, G66 8DL	01360 312 276
Happy Days Nursery	4-18 Ledgate, Kirkintilloch, G66 1PZ	0141 776 5009
Kidsplay Childcare	12-15 Lower Whitegates, Lenzie Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 3BQ	0141 776 3003
Riverside Childcare	Block 4, Units 1 & 2, Kirkintilloch Industrial Estate, Milton Rd, Kirkintilloch, G66 1SY	0141 777 7773
St Mary’s Nursery	St Mary’s Parish Church, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, G66 1JT	0141 775 1166
Tender Loving Childcare	5 Hillhead Rd, Kirkintilloch, G66 2HA	0141 578 0500
The Tower Nursery	1 Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie, G66 4LI	0141 588 5515

From August 2020, parents and carers can choose to take some or all of their child's early learning and childcare funded entitlement with a Care Inspectorate registered Childminder that meets the Scottish Government National Standard and wishes to work in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council.  Please see the "Expansion to 1140 funded hours" page for more information.

Lots of information on using your funded hours with a Childminder or becoming a Childminder to deliver the funded hours can be found on the SCMA website.

Scottish Families Information Service 
Care Inspectorate

 

1. When should I register my child aged 3 or 4 for an ELC place.

Applications can be made using the new online forms with effect from 6 January 2020 for session August 2020 - July 2021. The closing date is the 29 February 2020 and any applications received after that date are considered as late.

2. How do I register my child for a funded ELC place?

You can apply using one of our online application forms on the forms section of this page using the guidance notes for reference. If you are unable to complete the online application form you can request a paper copy by emailing earlyyears@eastdunbarton.gov.uk.

If you are applying for a new 3 year old place you must complete a 3/5 Year Old Application form and submit before 29th February 2020. When applying for a new 3 year old place the funding will be allocated for a 2 year period therefore you do not need to apply the following year.

For children aged 4 who will be returning to their current Local Authority Early Years Centre you are required to complete a 4 Year Old Continuation form. If you are looking to change Local Authority centres or continue with your chosen funded provider you must complete a new 3/5 Year Old Application form.

3. My child is 2, are they entitled to a funded place?

Yes, if you are in receipt of:

• Children on the child protection register or looked after children
• Children who live in an area where the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation rank is 1 and 2 (www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/SIMD)
• Children from households in receipt of specific benefits as detailed below:
• Income Support (IS)
• Job Seekers’ Allowance (income based)
• Any income related element of Employment and Support Allowance
• Incapacity or Severe Disablement Allowance
• State Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (CTC) - but not Working Tax  Credit (WTC) - and income is less than £16,105
• Both maximum CTC and maximum WTC and income is under £7,320
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
•  Universal Credit (this can be claimed if income is less than £610 per month).

Or if the child is:

• Looked after
• Under a kinship care order
• With a parent appointed guardian

Please note: Please check that your chosen provider offers places for 2 year olds.

If you do not meet the criteria for a funded place you may be able to purchase a place at an EDC Early Years Centre (subject to availability/capacity).

4. What do I need to support my application for an ELC place?

Supporting documents can be uploaded with the new online form (this can be a photo taken on your smart phone). The following documents must be submitted electronically with the form:

• Child's birth certificate
• Current Council Tax notice as proof of residency (if resident in East Dunbartonshire)
• Utility bill within the last 3 months (if resident in East Dunbartonshire)
• Proof of Guardianship (if applicable)
• Completed verification form for eligible 2 - 5 year old (if applicable)

If you are unable to attach your supporting documents take your evidence documents within 7 days (quoting your online application reference number) to your first choice centre if you are applying to a Local Authority Centre or if you are applying for Funded Provider funding take your evidence documents to one of our Community Hubs.

*Applications cannot be processed without supporting documents

5.  I do not have these documents can I still apply?

Yes you can apply, however your application will not move forward until you produce the documents required.

Child’s birth certificate – You can obtain a copy at your local Registration Office (there may be a charge for this).

Council Tax notice –  If you cannot provide this and are applying to a Local Authority Centre contact your first choice centre for further advice or if you are applying to a Funded Provider please contact Shared Services, Education 0300 123 4510 or email earlyyears@eastdunbarton.gov.uk for further advice.

Utility bill – This can be a paper copy or screenshot/photo of online statement.

6. How much does extended care cost?

You can purchase additional hours at a cost of 0-2 £4.93 and 2-5 £4.50 per hour and lunch for £2.43. This rate is subject to an annual review.

7. How can I pay?

Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and can be paid by various methods:

• Online on our payments page
• At any of our Hubs
• Direct debit
• Standing order
• Voucher payment including tax free scheme

8. I have not applied within the deadline – what do I do?

East Dunbartonshire Admission Policy follows The Scottish Government Statutory Guidance, and cut off points for funding is determined by this guidance.

All late applications will be considered after applications received within the deadline have been allocated.

9. When will I be notified of my allocation?

Allocation letters for children due to start in 2020 will be sent out to parents/carers at the beginning of May.

10. What are the holiday closure dates for extended year attendance for local authority ELC’s?

Speak with your chosen Early Years Centre about closure dates.

11. How do I contact Shared Services / Early Years? 
    email: earlyyears@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
    Tel:  03001234510