Nurseries in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen is a major city in north-east Scotland, offering a mix of urban living, coastal access, and strong early years and school infrastructure. As a regional hub, it attracts many families seeking nursery places, with a variety of private and council-run early learning and childcare settings across its neighbourhoods. The city's port, universities, employment opportunities and amenities make it a key anchor for families moving into the region.
Parents in Aberdeen City typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,413 places
Nurseries near you in Aberdeen City
nuuri registered
93 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
25 July 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Aberdeen typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. Council-funded nursery places usually begin from age 3, depending on eligibility and session availability.
In Scotland, all children are entitled to 1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare per year from the term after their 3rd birthday. Eligible 2-year-olds may also qualify based on income, disability or care-experience criteria. Funding can be used in council nurseries, private nurseries, childminders and blended models. Admissions and funded place allocations in Aberdeen are managed by Aberdeen City Council. Parents can also make use of Tax-Free Childcare, which gives a 20% government top-up on childcare costs up to £2,000 per child per year.
Private nursery fees in Aberdeen can vary widely depending on area and demand, generally ranging from £55–£80 per day. Demand is often high in popular residential and commuter neighbourhoods, which may also influence availability and costs.
All nurseries in Aberdeen are regulated by the Care Inspectorate. The delivery of funded ELC hours is overseen by Aberdeen City Council under national policy.
Ask about outdoor space or local parks, how funded hours are scheduled (full-day, half-day, wraparound), staff qualifications and ratios, meal and snack provision, waiting list times, transition support to primary school, and flexibility for parents' working hours.
Applying for funding
Aberdeen City is covered by Aberdeen City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Aberdeen City Council website
