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Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

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Apply for a Nursery place

Apply for Nursery Places for 2 year olds (applicants must qualify), for 3 and 4 year olds, or for an additional year of nursery.

Early Learning & Childcare (Nursery & Childminder) places for 2 year olds
Find out more information about the Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery & Childminder) provision for 2 year olds.
Apply for a Nursery place for a 3 or 4 year old child in a Council establishment or for funding to attend a partner establishment
Find out how to apply for a Nursery place for a 3 or 4 year old child in a Council establishment or for funding to attend a partner establishment.
ELC Additional Year (Or Deferral of P1)
Find out how to apply for an additional year of ELC in a West Lothian Council establishment or for funding to attend a partner establishment.
Buy Extra Nursery Hours
Buy Extra Nursery hours is a pilot to allow parents to purchase additional attendance above their statutory allocation, where availability...