Nurseries in Friockheim
Friockheim is a large village in central Angus, serving local farming and commuting families. It offers a rural-village lifestyle while still within reach of larger towns like Arbroath and Forfar.
Parents in Friockheim typically pay £70 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £70
- Comparison
- -7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 139 places
Nurseries near you in Friockheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Angus typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. Council early years settings generally begin 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 in council nurseries, private nurseries, childminders and blended models. Angus Council manages funded placements, applications and allocation. Parents can also use Tax-Free Childcare, which provides a 20% government top-up on childcare spending up to £2,000 per child, per year.
Private nursery fees in Angus tend to range between £55–£75 per day. Village-scale settings like Friockheim often sit at the lower to mid-range, though availability may be more limited.
All nurseries in Angus are regulated by the Care Inspectorate. Funded hours delivery and admissions are overseen by Angus Council.
Ask about travel/transport to larger towns, outdoor and community-based activities, staff turnover, meal provision, and waiting list procedures given limited capacity.
Applying for funding
Friockheim is covered by Angus Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Angus Council website
