Applications for the 1140 hours for the 2025/2026 academic year will be open from Monday 3rd of March 2025.
The deadline for submission is Sunday 9th March 2025.Applications can only be submitted through the South Ayrshire Council website.
Please note that the option to apply for 2025/2026 registrations will not be available before Monday 3rd of March 2025.
To help clarify some common questions, I've outlined answers to a few that we often receive:
Do I need to apply again if my child already has a funded place? Yes, you will need to apply each year your child is eligible for a funded place.
I have chosen to defer my child. Should I still apply? Yes, you must still submit an application.
Is my child eligible? Children who turn 3 or 4 between 1st of March 2025 and 28th of February 2026 are eligible to apply.
Can I apply if I live outside South Ayrshire? Yes, you can apply for cross-boundary funding. South Ayrshire Council will determine if they will fund the place.
When will I find out if my child has a space? While dates are still to be confirmed, you can expect to be notified around mid-April via the email address provided in your application.
How many hours per week does 1140 hours equate to?
Term Time:Â 30 hours per week
50 Weeks:Â 22 hours 45 minutes per week
Can I add additional hours or sessions on top of my funded hours?Â
Yes, additional hours can be added. Top-up charges are calculated over 50 weeks and divided by 12 to give equal monthly payments.
What dates are you closed? We are closed for one week over Christmas. We are open for the remaining 50 weeks of the year.
What are the session options?
Option 1: Any 3 days from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Term Time only) – No additional cost
Option 2: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Term Time only) – No additional cost
Option 3: Any 3 days from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (50 weeks) – Top-up £204.30 per month
Option 4: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM OR 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM (50 weeks) – No additional cost *An additional 15 minutes may be added to any of the above sessions.
Option 5: Any 2.5 days from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM OR 1:00 PM – 5:45 PM (50 weeks) – No additional cost
We strive to be as flexible as possible with session times and top-up options to suit your needs. If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Email us at marinaviewnursery@gmail.com or give us a wee call on 01292 317031 for more information.