Admissions

Admission Information - 2025/2026

How do I apply for a funded place?

If you wish your child to attend our setting please contact us directly on

Tel: 019755 63505

Or alfordpreschool@outlook.com

We shall advise you to complete your Aberdeenshire Council Funded place application online which can be found at;

Early learning and childcare places – Aberdeenshire Council

When is my child entitled to a funded place?

2025-26 Admissions – Applying for Primary One

If you are applying for Primary One for your child please be aware that the admissions for Aberdeenshire Council is open between 13th January and 17th January 2025 for academic school year 2025-26. The link for Aberdeenshire Council is as below;

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/admissions/primary-school-registration/

2025-26 Admissions – Applying for funded place for early years

If you are applying for a funded early years place, either remaining with ourselves or moving onto another setting, please note that the admissions for 2025-26 (child commences in August 2025) has been delayed. Admissions normally take place in January but this year the Admissions Application will be open from 25th February to 9th March 2025. The link for Aberdeenshire Council is as below:

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/childcare-and-early-learning/3-and-4-year-olds/

Please note that you WILL NOT be able to apply online prior to the dates stated.

Self-Funded Place and Fees; are dependent upon availability.

Your child must have had their 3rd birthday the day before the new term starts. Please note the start of term dates change each year.

When can my child attend unfunded?

Unfunded places may be offered the term prior to your child’s funded place commencing. Places are subject to availability, are based on date of birth and waiting list place. Unfunded sessions are offered from 9am to 12.30pm and are currently £24.00 inclusive of snack*

*Fees are reviewed and set by our committee throughout the year.