Early Learning and Childcare

Welcome to Orkney’s Early Learning and Childcare web page. Here you will find information on our Willow Tree Nursery (0-3 non-statutory provision) and our statutory funded early learning and childcare provision (Local Authority Nurseries and partnership childminders). Our ELC policies can be found in the 'Related Downloads' section of this page.

If you still require to register for the current year please contact elc@orkney.gov.uk.

Funded Early Learning and Childcare (3-5 year olds including eligible 2 year olds)

• Nursery Registration
• Settings and Childminders
• Forms

• Eligible Two Year Olds
• Deferred Entry
• Placing Requests and Split Placements

• Primary 1 Registration 
• Primary 1 Placing Requests 
• Frequently Asked Questions

Strynd Nursery (0-5 years)

Strynd Nursery at 13 Burnett Brae, Kirkwall provides daycare for children aged six months to five years, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm.

We offer the funded early learning and childcare entitlement of 1,140 hours per year for children aged three to five and eligible two year olds. We also offer places for younger children and wraparound childcare, which can be purchased by families. Both full-time and part-time places are available.

• Registration