Nurseries in Dunfermline
Dunfermline is one of Scotland’s fastest-growing towns, offering a mix of historic landmarks, new-build communities and excellent commuter access to Edinburgh. Families benefit from strong local schools, parks, play centres and a wide range of nursery options. Demand for early years places is consistently high across suburbs such as Duloch, Eastern Expansion and Masterton.
Parents in Dunfermline typically pay £78 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £78
- Comparison
- +3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 821 places
Nurseries near you in Dunfermline
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Dunfermline typically accept children from around 3 months old. Council nurseries usually offer places from age 3 depending on eligibility and capacity.
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 with council nurseries, private nurseries and childminders. Fife Council manages local admissions.
Private nursery fees in Dunfermline typically range from £60–£80 per day, with higher demand in newer housing areas near the M90 corridor.
All nurseries in Dunfermline are regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Applying for funding
Dunfermline 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
