Nurseries in Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay is a modern coastal commuter town with family-friendly housing estates, coastal paths and strong transport links to Edinburgh. It is popular with professionals and young families, creating steady demand for nursery and preschool places close to local primary schools and rail links.
Parents in Dalgety Bay typically pay £79 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £79
- Comparison
- +5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 569 places
Nurseries near you in Dalgety Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Dalgety Bay often accept babies from around 3 months old. Funded council nursery places usually start from age 3, depending on local availability.
All 3–5 year olds in Scotland receive 1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare per year, with some eligible 2 year olds also qualifying. Funding can be used with council nurseries, partner providers, private nurseries and childminders. Fife Council manages applications and funded hours.
Nursery fees in Dalgety Bay typically range from £60–£85 per day, reflecting high demand from commuting families using the nearby rail station and road links to Edinburgh.
All nurseries in Dalgety Bay are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, with funded provision overseen by Fife Council.
Ask about flexibility for commuting parents, early drop-offs and late pick-ups, how funded hours are scheduled across the week, outdoor play opportunities and links with local primary schools.
Applying for funding
Dalgety Bay 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
