Nursery terms and holidays
Some nurseries and childminders follow the school calendar, whilst others stay open during many of the holidays. Find out about the different holiday models, and read the latest term dates.
Overview
Nurseries and childminders in the Stirling Council area use different holiday 'models'. Depending on the model they use, they'll either:
- open in line with the school calendar, and close when schools do
- close less often than schools, and stay open during many of the school holidays
The different models are:
- model 1, which is when a nursery or childminder is open for 48.2 weeks and closed for 19 days
- model 2, which is when a nursery or childminder is open for 45.6 weeks and closed for 32 days
- model 3/4, which is when a nursery or childminder is open for 38 weeks and closed for 70 days
If you’re unsure which model your nursery or childminder uses, and they're not listed on this page, contact them to ask.
Model 1 nurseries and childminders
Model 1 nurseries and childminders are:
- open for 48.2 weeks
- closed for 19 days
Nurseries in this category include:
- Arnprior Nursery
- Allan’s Nursery
- Cornton Nursery
- Cowie Nursery
- Fallin Nursery
- Hillview Nursery
- Killin Nursery
- Park Drive Nursery
- Raploch Nursery
- Wellgreen Nursery
Model 1 opening dates, 2022–23
Date | Event |
---|---|
Monday 15 August 2022 | In-service (2 days) |
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Children return |
Monday 26 December 2022 | Christmas/New Year holiday (7 days) |
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Children return |
Monday 13 February 2023 | In-service (2 days) |
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Children return |
Friday 7 April 2023 | Local holiday (2 days) |
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Spring holiday |
Monday 17 April 2023 | Children return |
Friday 28 April 2023 | In-service (1 day) |
Monday 1 May 2023 | Local holiday (1 day) |
Model 2 nurseries and childminders
Model 2 nurseries and childminders are:
- open for 45.6 weeks
- closed for 32 days
Nurseries in this category include:
- Aberfoyle Nursery
- Balfron Nursery
- Bannockburn Nursery
- Borestone Nursery
- Braehead Nursery
- Bridge of Allan Nursery
- Callander Nursery
- Croftamie Nursery
- Doune Nursery
- Dunblane Nursery
- East Plean Nursery
- Newton Nursery
- Riverside Nursery
- St Ninians Nursery
- Strathblane Nursery
Model 2 nursery opening dates, 2022–23
Date | Event |
---|---|
Monday 15 August 2022 | In-service (2 days) |
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Children return |
Monday 26 December 2022 | Christmas/New Year holiday (7 days) |
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Children return |
Monday 13 February 2023 | In-service (2 days) |
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Children return |
Friday 7 April 2023 | Local holiday (2 days) |
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Spring holiday (4 days) |
Monday 17 April 2023 | Children return |
Friday 28 April 2023 | In-service (1 day) |
Monday 1 May 2023 | Local holiday (1 day) |
Model 2 summer break dates
Model 2 nurseries will also be closed for 13 days during summer 2023. You can find out the exact dates for a specific nursery by contacting them.
Model 3/4 nurseries and childminders
Model 3/4 nurseries and childminders are:
- open for 38 weeks
- closed for 70 days
Nurseries in this category include:
- Cambusbarron Nursery
- Castleview Nursery
- Crianlarich Nursery
- Fintry Nursery
- Killearn Nursery
- St Mary's Episcopal Nursery
Model 3/4 nursery opening dates, 2022–23
Date | Event |
---|---|
Monday 15 August 2022 | In-service (2 days) |
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Children return |
Monday 10 October 2022 | October holiday (10 days) |
Monday 24 October 2022 | Children return |
Friday 23 December 2022 | Christmas/New Year holiday (11 days) |
Monday 9 January 2023 | Children return |
Monday 13 February 2023 | In-service (2 days) |
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Local holiday (3 days) |
Monday 20 February 2023 | Children return |
Monday 3 April 2023 | Spring holiday (10 days) |
Monday 17 April 2023 | Children return |
Friday 28 April 2023 | In-service (1 day) |
Monday 1 May 2023 | Local holiday (1 day) |
Monday 3 July 2023 | Summer holiday begins |
August 2023 | In-service (2 days, dates to be confirmed) |