Early Learning and Childcare

What is Early Learning and Childcare?

Early Learning and Childcare Eligibility

Early learning and childcare eligibility

Eligible 2 year-olds

In East Lothian we have:

We have a range of funded early learning and childcare providers in East Lothian. You can receive your funded hours in a school or private nursery, childminder or community group. The information on these pages will help you to understand what your options are.

All funded providers must meet the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare.

Funded hours are available for eligible 2 year olds, and all 3 and 4 year olds in these settings.

Find out about your options

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School nurseries

Read more about early learning and childcare at our school nurseries

Apply for place in a school nursery

How are nursery places allocated in East Lothian?

Council setting term calendars 22/23

Funded nurseries

Find out about funded nursery providers in East Lothian

Childminders

Find out about funded childminders in East Lothian

Community groups

Find out about community groups offering funded hours

Additional Support Needs

Primary School

Moving onto primary school

Deferring entry to primary school

Deferral guidance

Scottish milk and healthy snack scheme

Further Information

Early Years Scotland

National Parent Forum of Scotland

Parent Club

Scottish Childminding Association

Scottish Government