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, 2022–24
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
Monday 8 May 2023 |
Public holiday (1 day) |
|
Monday 14 August to Tuesday 15 August 2023 |
In-service (2 days) |
|
Wednesday 16 August 2023 |
Children return |
|
Monday 25 December 2023 to Tuesday 2 January 2024 |
Christmas/New Year holiday (7 days) |
|
Wednesday 3 January 2023 |
Children return |
|
Monday 12 February to Tuesday 13 February 2024 |
In-service (2 days) |
|
Wednesday 14 February 2024 |
Children return |
|
Friday 29 March 2024 and Monday 1 April 2024 |
Local holiday (2 days) |
|
Tuesday 2 April to Friday 5 April 2024 |
Spring holiday (4 days) |
|
Monday 8 April 2024 |
Children return |
|
Friday 3 May 2024 |
In-service (1 day) |
|
Monday 6 May 2024 |
Local holiday (1 day) |
|
Monday 12 August to Tuesday 13 August 2024 |
Public 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
- Doune Nursery
- Drymen Nursery
- Dunblane Nursery
- East Plean Nursery
- Killearn Nursery
- Newton Nursery
- Riverside Nursery
- St Ninians Nursery
- Strathblane Nursery
Model 2 nursery opening dates, 2022–24
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 8 May 2023 | National holiday (1 day) |
|
Monday 14 August to Tuesday 15 August 2023 |
In-service (2 days) |
|
Wednesday 16 August 2023 |
Children return |
|
Monday 25 December 2023 to Tuesday 2 January 2024 |
Christmas/New Year holiday (7 days) |
|
Wednesday 3 January 2024 |
Children return |
|
Monday 12 February to Tuesday 13 February 2024 |
In-service (2 days) |
|
Wednesday 14 February 2024 |
Children return |
|
Friday 29 March 2024 and Monday 1 April 2024 |
Local holiday (2 days) |
|
Tuesday 2 April to Friday 5 April 2024 |
Spring holiday (4 days) |
|
Monday 8 April 2024 |
Children return |
|
Friday 3 May 2024 |
In-service (1 day) |
|
Monday 6 May 2024 |
Local holiday (1 day) |
|
Please contact the nursery direct for closed days. |
Summer Week 1 (5 days) |
|
Please contact the nursery direct for closed days. |
Summer Week 2 (5 days) |
|
Please contact the nursery direct for closed days. |
Summer Days (3 days) |
|
Monday 12 August and Tuesday 13 August 2024 |
In-service (2 days) |
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
- St Mary's Episcopal Nursery
Model 3/4 nursery opening dates, 2022–24
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 8 May 2023 | National holiday (1 day) |
| Monday 3 July 2023 | Summer holiday begins |
| August 2023 | In-service (2 days, dates to be confirmed) |
|
Monday 14 August to Tuesday 15 August 2023 |
In-service (2 days) |
|
Wednesday 16 August 2023 |
Children return |
|
Monday 9 October to Friday 20 October 2023 |
October holiday (10 days) |
|
Monday 25 December 2023 – Friday 5 January 2024 |
Christmas/New Year holiday (11 days) |
|
Monday 8 January 2024 |
Children return |
|
Monday 12 February and Tuesday 13 February 2024 |
In-service (2 days) |
|
Wednesday 14 February to Friday 16 February 2024 |
Local holiday (3 days) |
|
Monday 19 February 2024 |
Children return |
|
Friday 29 March to Friday 12 April 2024 |
Spring holiday (10 days) |
|
Monday 15 April 2024 |
Children return |
|
Friday 3 May 2024 |
In-service (1 day) |
|
Monday 6 May 2024 |
Local holiday (1 day) |
|
Monday 1 July to Friday 9 August 2024 |
Summer Holiday |
|
Monday 12 August and Tuesday 13 August 2024 |
In-service (2 days) |