Nurseries in Crieff
Crieff is a busy market town in Strathearn, popular with families for its schools, parks, leisure facilities and access to the surrounding countryside. There is a mix of local nursery and childcare options, with steady demand from both town residents and neighbouring rural communities.
Parents in Crieff typically pay £74 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £74
- Comparison
- -2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 261 places
Nurseries near you in Crieff
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in and around Crieff typically accept children from about 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. Council nurseries generally offer funded places from age 3.
In Scotland, all children aged 3–5 are entitled to 1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare per year from the term after their 3rd birthday. Some 2 year olds may also qualify based on income, disability or care-experience criteria. Funding can usually be used with council nurseries, private nurseries and childminders. Perth & Kinross Council manages local admissions and allocation of funded places.
Private nursery fees in Crieff generally range from around £55–£70 per day, depending on opening hours, staffing and facilities.
All nurseries in Crieff are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, with funded hours overseen by Perth & Kinross Council.
Ask how funded hours are delivered, what outdoor spaces children use, how staff communicate with parents, and what the current waiting times are for places and specific sessions.
Applying for funding
Crieff is covered by Perth & Kinross Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Perth & Kinross Council website
