Nurseries in Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is one of Fife’s largest coastal towns, offering good transport links, beaches, parks, leisure centres and vibrant neighbourhoods. Families benefit from a wide choice of nurseries and strong nearby primary schools. Demand is consistent across areas such as Templehall, Dunnikier and the Esplanade.
Parents in Kirkcaldy typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,638 places
Nurseries near you in Kirkcaldy
nuuri registered
62 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
4.75 / 6 inspection score
19 June 2024
nuuri registered
50 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
5 / 6 inspection score
18 January 2023
nuuri registered
56 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
5 / 6 inspection score
6 March 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Kirkcaldy typically accept children from around 3 months old. Council-run settings generally begin from age 3.
All 3–5 year olds in Scotland receive 1,140 funded hours per year, with some 2 year olds qualifying based on eligibility. Funding is managed by Fife Council and can be used across partner providers, private nurseries and childminders.
Typical fees range from £55–£75 per day, with coastal and central areas showing steady demand year-round.
All Kirkcaldy nurseries are regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Applying for funding
Kirkcaldy 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
