21/22 Applications
Registration for all children turning three and four is now open for academic year 2021/22.
Please complete your registration form – open from 11 January to 28 February. Any applications received after this date will be classed as late and processed accordingly,.
Early Years application children aged 2 - 2021/22
- Early years application children aged 3 and 4 - 2021/22
- Early Years 4 year old Continuation form 2021/2
Guidance notes are available in the document section below.
Early Years Provision
The dropdown lists below provide information on local authority early years centres and funded provider early years centres and childminders in East Dunbartonshire where your child can access their funded provision.
‘Funded provider’ is the term used for any early years centre or childminder in the private, voluntary or independent sector that has met clear standards in relation to quality and other criteria and has been successfully placed on a framework to deliver early learning and childcare hours in East Dunbartonshire.
Parents should liaise with their chosen funded provider to ensure they are on the framework and have a space available. If, for any reason, a provider is no longer able to remain on the framework and/or provide places, parents of placed children will be provided with support and advice on the options available to them. For any queries, contact the Early Years team on 03001234510 or earlyyears@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
*Where a child’s third birthday falls within a holiday period, funding will commence the first day of the next funding period.
Local Authority Centres
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Local Authority Centres |
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Bearsden/Milngavie/Torrance Locality |
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Grampian Way, Bearsden |
0141 943 1738 |
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Drymen Road, Bearsden |
0141 955 2218 |
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Rosslyn Rd, Bearsden |
0141 955 2216 |
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Kirk St, Milngavie |
0141 955 2233 |
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Canniesburn Rd, Bearsden |
0141 955 2201 |
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Aviemore Gds, Bearsden |
0141 955 2265 |
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Hillhead St, Milngavie |
0141 955 2253 |
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Craigdhu Road, Milngavie |
0141 955 2210 |
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West Rd, Torrance |
0141 955 2229 |
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Bishopbriggs Locality |
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Beech Rd, Bishopbriggs |
0141 955 2289 |
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Kirriemuir Rd, Bishopbriggs |
0141 955 2291 |
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Lendale Lane Bishopbriggs |
0141 955 2294 |
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Lendale Lane Bishopbriggs |
0141 955 2293 |
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Kirkintilloch/Lenzie & Villages Locality |
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Boghead Rd, Lenzie |
0141 955 2339 |
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Craighead Rd, Milton of Campsie |
0141 955 2271 (School Number) |
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Gartshore Rd, Kirkintilloch |
0141 955 2323 (School Number) |
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Newdyke Rd, Kirkintilloch |
0141 955 2317 |
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Boghead Rd, Lenzie |
0141 955 2213 |
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Southbank Drive, Kirkintilloch |
0141 955 2309 |
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School lane, Lennoxtown |
0141 955 2268 |
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Moss Rd, Lenzie |
0141 955 2367 |
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Main St, Twechar |
0141 955 2331 |
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Funded Providers
| Nursery | Address | Telephone |
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Bearsden/Milngavie/Torrance Areas |
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| 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 |
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Bishopbriggs Area |
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| Bishopbriggs Village Nursery | Bishopbriggs Community Church, 21 Park Avenue, Bishopbriggs, G64 2SN | 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 |
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Kirkintilloch/Lenzie/Milton of Campsie/Lennoxtown Areas |
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| 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 |
Childminders
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.
The following Childminders can provide funded hours:
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Name |
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Tel No |
Link EYC |
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Anne-Marie Bennett |
07837526225 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Annie Kelly |
07711133346 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Carol Angelini |
07539246072 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Gilda Long |
07815081779 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Hazel Kane |
07738960762 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Pamela Brown |
07946190158 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Rosemary MacGregor |
07429050105 |
Auchinairn EYC |
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Liz Gardiner |
07989682374 |
Baljaffray EYC |
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Shona Craig |
07769182865 |
Baljaffray EYC |
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Elaine McGuire |
07879681833 |
Cleddens EYC |
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Frances Murray |
07977903558 |
Cleddens EYC |
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Jacqueline Crilley |
07402474771 |
Cleddens EYC |
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Marion Myatt |
07971415646 |
Cleddens EYC |
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Patricia McArthur |
07806776852 |
Cleddens EYC |
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Ann Workman |
Colquhoun Park EYC |
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Joanna Barron |
07769324335 |
Colquhoun Park EYC |
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Carol Cruickshank |
07958285023 |
Hillhead EYC |
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Lynnette Graham |
07597991535 |
Lenzie Meadow EYC |
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Elizabeth Ritchie |
lizritchie123@yahoo.co.uk | 07954437229 | Auchinairn EYC |
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Leah McCall |
leahmccall3@yahoo.com | 07414687201 | Auchinairn EYC |
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Linda Richardson |
lindarichardson31@hotmail.co.uk | 07717208910 | Auchinairn EYC |
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Michelle Glover |
miglover@btinternet.com | 07796614798 | Lenzie Meadow EYC |
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
FAQs
- 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 11 January 2021 for session August 2021 - July 2022. The closing date is the 28 February 2021 and any applications received after that date are considered as late..
- 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 Early years application children aged 3 and 4 - 2021/22 application form and submit before 28th February 2021. 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 Early years application children aged 3 and 4 - 2021/22 application form.
- 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 £7,500
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Universal Credit (this can be claimed if income is less than £625 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).
- 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
- 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.
- How much does extended care cost?
You can purchase additional hours at a cost of 0-2 £5.13 and 2-5 £4.68 per hour and lunch for £2.43. This rate is subject to an annual review.
- 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
- 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.
- When will I be notified of my allocation?
Allocation letters for children due to start in 2021 will be sent out to parents/carers at the beginning of May.
- 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.
- How do I contact Shared Services / Early Years?
email: earlyyears@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Tel: 03001234510