Nurseries in Leven
Leven is a coastal town on Fife’s east coast, known for its long sandy beach, promenades and family-friendly parks. It offers a mix of established residential areas and newer developments, with nurseries serving both local families and nearby communities along the Levenmouth area.
Parents in Leven typically pay £74 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £74
- Comparison
- -2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 49 places
Nurseries near you in Leven
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in and around Leven commonly accept children from around 3 months old. Council nurseries usually provide funded places from age 3, subject to local capacity.
All 3–5 year olds in Scotland can access 1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare each year, with some eligible 2 year olds also qualifying. Fife Council administers funded hours, which can be taken in council nurseries, private settings and with childminders.
Nursery fees in Leven generally range from £50–£70 per day, with coastal and town-centre settings offering a variety of session patterns and funded-hour options.
All nurseries in Leven are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, with Fife Council overseeing funded provision.
Ask about access to outdoor and beach-based play, how funded hours are structured, sibling discounts, meal provision and any wraparound childcare available for older siblings at school.
Applying for funding
Leven 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
