Nurseries in Perth
Perth is the largest urban area in Perth and Kinross, offering a wide range of nurseries, childcare options and family amenities. Families benefit from excellent transport links to Dundee, Edinburgh and Stirling, spacious parks, libraries, community hubs and strong primary schools. Demand for childcare is consistently high across both city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Parents in Perth typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 985 places
Nurseries near you in Perth
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Perth typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Council nursery places usually begin from age 3, depending on eligibility and term dates.
In Scotland, all children aged 3–5 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. Perth & Kinross Council oversees admissions and funded places. Parents may also use Tax-Free Childcare for a 20% government top-up on childcare costs.
Private nursery fees in Perth generally range from £55–£75 per day depending on location, staffing and facilities.
All nurseries in Perth are regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Consider asking about outdoor access, delivery of funded hours, staff ratios, communication with parents and waiting list length—particularly in busy neighbourhoods.
Applying for funding
Perth is covered by Perth & Kinross Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Perth & Kinross Council website
