Childcare

The campus-based Rocking Horse Nursery provides childcare for preschool aged children of students and staff. The nursery has three ‘departments’ which cater for 0-2, 2-3 and 3-5 year olds respectively.

The Rocking Horse Nursery has facilities for 46 tots, from 0-5 years of age. Student and staff parents may use the Nursery.  Places are allocated according to the waiting list and the age of the child. Early booking is advisable.

The Rocking Horse Nursery is situated at 51 College Bounds, within the grounds of Crombie-Johnston Hall of Residence, and has a large play area ringed with mature trees. All enquiries should be addressed to:

The Manager
Rocking Horse Nursery
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB24 3YD
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 273400

The Local Authority that the University is situated in also provides a pre-school education service, details of this can be found on their website at www.scotland.gov.uk

Further options for child care may be explored via the external government site Childcare Link: http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/aberdeencity