Apply for a funded ELC place
Enrolment Week Session 2027/28
Applications will open from 9am on Monday 16 November 2026 - please do not apply for session 27/28 before thais date
Three and four year old and deferred entry applications
This applies to all children currently accessing an early learning or childcare funded placement (including eligible 2 year olds) and children who will turn three between 1 March 2027 and 29 February 2028.
Our Eligible two-year-old enrolment webpage provides information on enrolment for those eligible in this age group.
How to apply for a nursery place
Parents and carers need to register for a MyScotBorders account to apply for a place.
Before applying, parents or carers should contact the setting where they would like their child to attend to ensure that space is available.
Parents and carers will need the following documents when making the application:
- An electronic copy (or photo) of your child’s birth certificate.
- An electronic proof of your address, such as a council tax letter or child benefit notice, is also required to be uploaded at the time of application.
Where possible, all children will be able to access a funded place with their preferred provider; however, this cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is important to select a second-choice provider when completing the application form.
Before completing the online enrolment form, please contact the provider(s) where you would like your child to attend to ensure that space is available.
You can now complete the online enrolment form
Applications for summer holiday placements close on 31 May.