Perth and Kinross Council is committed to providing a more flexible Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision for parents and families. Applications can be made to purchase, where available, non-funded ELC sessions in our nurseries.
Criteria
School year 2025/2026
Please see our ELC charging terms and conditions for 2025/2026 (PDF, 586 KB).
Applications can only be made for non-funded ELC sessions once your funded ELC placement has been offered and accepted, and you will be given the opportunity to apply online at the acceptance stage. Places are only available where there is existing capacity and staffing. We reserve the right to hold places to ensure that all children can access their funded ELC entitlement.
Purchasing non-funded ELC sessions is only available in the ELC setting in which your child was offered a funded ELC placement and is dependant on the funded attendance pattern that you were offered and have accepted.
We are committed to providing a more flexible ELC provision for parents, carers and families. This will be achieved by providing opportunities, where available, to purchase additional non-funded ELC within a safe, secure and stimulating high-quality environment.
These terms and conditions are to provide clarity and guidance across local authority settings in the implementation of charges of any additional non-funded ELC entitlement outwith the normal 1,140 hours of funded ELC entitlement that is provided to all 3- and 4-year-olds in Scotland. Most funded providers and childminders also offer extended hours sessions. Find your nearest childcare provider.
Please note - extended sessions at Inch View, Letham and Pitlochry can only be applied for through the kids clubs and wraparound care services.
Offer 1
School year 2025/2026
You can apply for non-funded ELC sessions for your child after their third birthday until they are eligible for their funding from the Scottish Government in all our ELC settings.
Offer 1 - Non-funded ELC session charges
| Session | Hours | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| 9am to 3pm | 6 x £5.25 | £31.50 |
| 8.30am to 4.30pm | 8 x £5.25 | £42.00 |
| 8am to 1pm/1pm to 6pm | 5 x £5.25 | £26.25 |
| 8am to midday | 4 x £5.25 | £21.00 |
Offer 1 includes a snack (if applicable). Meals (lunch/tea) are payable in advance at £2.42 per meal. If you wish your child to have a meal, you are required to opt into and pay for this option in advance for the following month. Alternatively, you may prefer to provide your child with a packed meal.
Offer 2
School year 2025/2026
You will be able to apply for non-funded ELC sessions once your child's funded entitlement has commenced. These will be offered within the ELC settings that are open 45 and 50 weeks of the year at COPECC/Goodlyburn, Rattray, Riverside, Breadalbane, Community School of Auchterarder, Crieff, Errol, Kinross, Newhill, Oakbank, RDM, St John's and Stanley.
Offer 2 - Non-funded ELC session charges
| Session | Hours | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| 8am to 8.30am | 0.5 x £5.25 | £2.62 |
| 8am to 9am | 1 x £5.25 | £5.25 |
| 3pm to 4.30pm | 1.5 x £5.25 | £7.88 |
4.30pm to 6pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only) | 1.5 x £5.25 | £7.88 |
Offer 2 includes a snack (if applicable). Meals (lunch/tea) are payable in advance at £2.42 per meal. If you wish your child to have a meal, you are required to opt into and pay for this option in advance for the following month. Alternatively, you may prefer to provide your child with a packed meal.
Please note extended sessions at Inch View, Letham and Pitlochry can only be applied for through the kids clubs and wraparound care services.
For all enquiries, please contact [email protected].
