Nurseries in Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath is a well-connected Fife town popular with young families due to its affordability, community facilities and proximity to Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. It offers a selection of private nurseries, council nurseries and childminders, with steady demand across the area.
Parents in Cowdenbeath typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 54 places
Nurseries near you in Cowdenbeath
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Cowdenbeath may accept babies from around 3 months old. Council nurseries usually offer funded places from age 3.
Children aged 3–5 receive 1,140 funded hours per year in Scotland, and some 2 year olds also qualify based on specific criteria. Fife Council manages funded allocations.
Fees in Cowdenbeath typically range from £50–£70 per day, making it one of Fife’s more affordable early years areas.
All nurseries in Cowdenbeath are regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Applying for funding
Cowdenbeath is covered by Fife Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Fife Council website
