Early Learning & School Age Childcare

FCSS was created after it was found that parents were unable to accept offers of employment due to a lack of flexible childcare. In our early learning and childcare settings we offer flexible, book by the hour childcare where parents can change their bookings each week and only pay for the childcare they use.

Thanks to this model more and more the parents using our services are reporting that they are saving money on childcare, that they are in full or part time employment and that they are increasing their household income.

Our School Age Childcare options are also giving parents the wraparound childcare they need to stay in, or start, full time employment further reducing parental unemployment and therefore child poverty.

FCSS - Early Years & Childcare page header (carer and children in abstract frame)

Building on this model of flexibility, accessibility and by always putting children and families at the centre of all we do, we have created a range of services which include:

Early Learning & Childcare

Our early learning and childcare settings operate on a flexible model allowing parents to book childcare by the hour, change their bookings each week and only pay for the hours they use. The model has been specifically designed to reduce costs and support parents back into education or employment.

This is a huge contrast to the standard model of childcare where parents are forced to book fixed blocks of time which can be expensive and don’t always meet the needs of families.

Workplace Nurseries

Finding flexible childcare that fits into the working day has always been tricky but now workplaces across Scotland can work with us to create bespoke childcare solutions at their premises. This could include:

Delivering opening hours that reflect your business hours
An hourly booking service suitable for flexible or part time employees
Tailored packages that meet both employees’, and their children’s, needs

Out of School Clubs

Our Out of School Clubs have been recognised by funders, charity partners and local and national government as exceptional services for the children and families who use them.

All of our clubs are unique and they are all designed to meet the needs of the children and families that use them, they all provide children with a unique learning experience before and after school and throughout the school holidays.

Fayth

Thanks to Flexible Childcare Services Scotland I’ve been able to start a new job that works out the same as my daughters nursery times. This means I’m able to work without missing out on any time with her as when I’m at work she’s in a playful learning environment with her friends just like she’s would be at school.

Fayth – March 2022

Jenna

Using families at home has been amazing for me, it means I was able to return to education for 2 years and I’m now able to work knowing my daughter is safe and happy. My little ones loves coming to day care the staff are always friendly and helpful and are always on hand to do anything they can to help you.

Jenna – October 2017

Deborah

We love the Daycare Service because of the flexibility and the staff! It has meant that we can still both work but have high quality childcare that we are not just working to pay for so it has enhanced our quality of life too. The staff are all amazing with our daughter and us as worried parents too!

Deborah – October 2017

Laura

Flexible Childcare Services Scotland empowers me to be a working mother. Without the flexibility of the service, I may not have been financially able to return to work.

Laura – April 2018

Jane

The flexibility of the service made it possible for me to start doing a degree at the university. Being able to book my child for exactly the hours I need has been invaluable both financially and in terms of convenience.

Jane – February 2019

Ashley

Without the flexibility of the service we would be paying out 4 x as much in childcare. We are lucky to have my mother in law help 2 days a week. I am a nurse who works shifts therefore our requirements vary on a weekly basis.

Ashley – October 2017

Samantha

Amazing nursery and staff. All natural resources which is amazing and its all child led. Both my girls love going and have learned and came on so much. The staff are amazing at their job and go above and beyond to help. Always there to support parents and children. Can’t recommend the team and nursery enough.

Samantha – March 2022