Early learning, childcare enrolment
Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to:
- all 3 and 4 year olds
- eligible 2 year olds
Entitlement is 1140 hours per year.
There are no 'catchment areas' for early years establishments. You will be asked to choose 3 suitable establishments. These may be close to your home, or place of work.
Please note: It is not always possible to place children in the early years establishment of choice. Read our ELC priority bands.
Details of early years establishments:
- North Ayrshire Council early years establishments
- early years funded providers
- lists of early years funded childminders - mainland and funded childminders - Arran
Applications are for placements that involve North Ayrshire Council establishments, including blended placements. You may choose a private, or voluntary funded, provider establishment or childminder. Contact them directly for availability of places.
Contact us for help with applications.