Nurseries in Monifieth
Monifieth is a coastal town close to the border with Dundee, popular with families and commuters working in Dundee or Aberdeen. It offers a mix of housing estates, suburban amenities, coastal proximity and good transport links.
Parents in Monifieth typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 294 places
Nurseries near you in Monifieth
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. Suburban commuter towns like Monifieth may see rates around the mid to upper end, due to demand from commuting families.
All nurseries in Angus are regulated by the Care Inspectorate. Funded hours delivery and admissions are overseen by Angus Council.
Ask about flexibility (especially for commuting parents), transport links, how funded hours are scheduled, meal/snack arrangements, outdoor or coastal play access and waiting list times.
Applying for funding
Monifieth 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
