Early Learning and Childcare in West Dunbartonshire

Apply for a nursery place

Nursery places

Find registered childminders in your area.

Childminding

Find ELC

View early learning locations, contact details for our early education and childcare centres.

Apply for early learning and childcare, check if your child qualifies for funded hours, and view nursery options in West Dunbartonshire.

Childminders offer a childcare service to parents, usually in their own home.

Provided by council run and private nurseries and through parent managed clubs.

Your child’s move from our childcare centres to school and deferred entry to school.

Information on how to purchase childcare at our centres.

We undertake a disclosure check for all contract and supply staff within West Dunbartonshire.

Best Start Grant is 3 cash payments that you can apply for if you're a parent or a carer.