Nurseries in Glenrothes
Glenrothes is a planned new town with family-friendly neighbourhoods, modern housing areas and good access to parks, woodland walks and leisure facilities. It has a strong mix of council and private nurseries, with demand high across precincts such as South Parks, Cadham and Auchmuty.
Parents in Glenrothes typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- -1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 257 places
Nurseries near you in Glenrothes
Frequently Asked Questions
Many private nurseries in Glenrothes accept children from 3 months old, while council nurseries usually offer funded places from age 3.
Children in Scotland receive 1,140 funded ELC hours per year from the term after their 3rd birthday. Eligible 2 year olds may also qualify. Fife Council allocates funded places across local settings.
Typical fees in Glenrothes range from £55–£72 per day, with strong availability across several partner providers.
Nurseries in Glenrothes are regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Applying for funding
Glenrothes 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
