Early Education and Childcare Service
There are 22 Council Early Education and Childcare Centres providing 3 and 4 year olds with a part time nursery place and the opportunity to purchase additional childcare, depending on spare capacity. 7 of these centres can cater for children under 3 years and 5 provide Out of School Care for primary age children.
"Children in Need" and those whose parents are in need of respite due to stresses in their lives can access daycare in these centres. All Early Education and Childcare Centres have the potential to offer daycare / childcare over an extended day and year in response to need and demand. See leaflet on Admissions to Centres.
All our centres are non-denominational and co-educational. We respect and welcome children and parents of all religions, faiths and beliefs.
There is a mobile creche service which provides flexible childcare for children aged 0 - 14 years in community venues. This allows parents to access learning opportunities and self-help groups.
In some circumstances daycare places can be commissioned with specially selected registered childminders who are linked to some centres.
For further details on our Early Education & Childcare Centres please see general information.
Partner Nurseries
There are 8 private nurseries contracted to provide pre-school places for those 3 and 4 year olds whose parents require additional childcare which cannot be obtained in the Council's Early Education and Childcare Centres. Commissioning contracts are reviewed on an annual basis in relation to Care Commission / HMIe inspections and progress in addressing areas for development. See Childcare Information Service.
Out of School Care
In addition to the Out of School facilities within Early Education and Childcare Centres, there are 7 parent-managed out of school clubs based in schools and community halls. Private providers operate a further 7 clubs. See Childcare Information Service.
All local authority Early Education and Childcare Centres and Partner Centres are registered with the Care Commission. They are inspected by both the Care Commission and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, with the reports being published on the Care Commission and HMIe websites.
Early Education & Childcare Centres
Andrew B Cameron EE & CC Auchnacraig EE & CC Brucehill EE & CC
Clydebank EE & CC Dalmonach EE & CC Dalmuir EE & CC
Ferryfield EE & CC Garshake EE & CC Gartocharn EE & CC
Gavinburn EE & CC Jamestown EE & CC Kilbowie EE & CC
Kilpatrick Early Years Service (K.E.Y.S.) Ladyton EE & CC Lennox EE & CC
Linnvale EE & CC Meadowview EE & CC Renton EE & CC
St Eunan's EE & CC St Mary's EE & CC St Peter's EE & CC
Vale of Leven EE & CC Whitecrook EE & CC
