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.
Find contacts for nurseries in the Stirling Council area
Find contacts for childminders in the Stirling Council area
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
- Park Drive Nursery
- Raploch Nursery
- Wellgreen Nursery
Model 1 opening dates, 2024–25
Autumn term
- Term starts Monday 12 August 2024
- Pupils return Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Term ends Monday 23 December 2024
Festive holidays
Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January 2025
Spring term
- Term starts Friday 3 January 2025
- Term ends Friday 11 April 2025
Staff development days
- Monday 10 February 2025
- Tuesday 11 February 2025
Spring holiday
Monday 14 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025
Summer term
Term starts Tuesday 22 April 2025
Staff development day
- Friday 2 May 2025
Local holiday
- Monday 5 May 2025
Staff development days
- Monday 11 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
- Tuesday 12 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
Printable version of the 2024-2025 model 1 nursery term dates and holidays.
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
- Killin Nursery
- Newton Nursery
- Riverside Nursery
- St Ninians Nursery
- Strathblane Nursery
Model 2 nursery opening dates, 2024–25
Autumn term
- Term starts Monday 12 August 2024
- Pupils return Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Term ends Monday 23 December 2024
Festive holidays
Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January 2025
Spring term
- Term starts Friday 3 January 2025
- Term ends Friday 11 April 2025
Staff development days
- Monday 10 February 2025
- Tuesday 11 February 2025
Spring holiday
Monday 14 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025
Summer term
Term starts Tuesday 22 April 2025
Staff development day
- Friday 2 May 2025
Local holiday
- Monday 5 May 2025
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 (2 days)
Please contact the nursery direct for closed days
Staff development days
- Monday 11 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
- Tuesday 12 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
Model 2 summer break dates
Model 2 nurseries will also be closed for 12 days during summer 2024. You can find out the exact dates for a specific nursery by contacting them.
Find contacts for nurseries in the Stirling Council area
Printable version of the 2024-2025 model 2 nursery term dates and holidays.
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, 2024–25
Autumn term
- Term starts Monday 12 August 2024
- Pupils return Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Term ends Friday 11 October 2024
October holidays
Monday 14 October to Friday 25 October 2024
Winter term
- Term starts Monday 28 October 2024
- Term ends Friday 20 December 2024
Festive holidays
Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025
Spring term
- Term starts Monday 6 January 2025
- Term ends Friday 4 April 2025
Staff development days
- Monday 10 February 2025
- Tuesday 11 February 2025
Local holiday
- Wednesday 12 February 2025
- Thursday 13 February 2025
- Friday 14 February 2025
Spring holiday
Monday 7 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025
Summer term
- Term starts Tuesday 22 April 2025
- Term ends Friday 27 June 2025
Staff development day
- Friday 2 May 2025
Local holiday
- Monday 5 May 2025
Summer holiday
Monday 30 June to Friday 8 August 2025
Staff development days
- Monday 11 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
- Tuesday 12 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
Printable version of the 2024-2025 model 3 nursery term dates and holidays.