Welcome to Castlehill Early Years Centre (EYC).
Set in the heart of Bearsden, Castlehill EYC is a mainstream establishment that accommodates children from 2 years - 5 years with a variety of needs and backgrounds.
Castlehill EYC is attached to Castlehill Primary school, we also have good links with many local schools. We recognise the importance of partnerships with parents/carers and the local community to promote involvement in the life of the centre and ensure its success. We pride ourselves on being committed to providing a happy, stimulating environment with caring and skilled staff that support children’s wellbeing and learning.
We offer an environment rich in discovery, and creativity indoors and outdoors. We promote independence, skills for lifelong learning and secure attachments.
Our 3-5 Room offers space over 2 large playrooms, a garden forest and meadow, our 2-3 room offers a large playroom with free flow access outdoors. We also have quiet learning and spaces for rest.
Within Castlehill our highly skilled team take children's current interests and scaffold and enhance learning, making link to the Curriculum for Excellence and East Dunbartonshire's 'Being me under 3. We promote children's rights through Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and this is demonstrated through our planning principles as well as a focus on supporting children where they are with early intervention at our hearts.
With the 1140 expansion our centre is open from 8am - 6pm extended year, excluding public holidays and in-service days. For an application form please visit East Dunbartonshire Councils website.
For any further information or to arrange a walk around, please contact the centre 0141 955 2216.