Children will be able to join Nursery at the start of the term after they turn 2 years (for parents receiving qualifying benefits) or 3 years – providing spaces are available. For illustration purposes only, the term start dates are 1st September, 1st January and 1st April every year.
School session times
Session times for part-time children will be either 9.00 – 12.00 or 12.30 – 3.30 Monday to Friday. Times for full-time children will be 9.00 – 3.00 Monday to Friday.
Children aged 2 will be assigned to the Cheeky Monkeys group – with no more than 20 children in either session – and will be part-time. Cheeky Monkeys children will only be able to attend either the morning or afternoon session and not a combination of both.
Children who are just turning 3 will be assigned to either the Pandas or Lions group – with no more than 16 children in either session – and will be part-time. Pandas and Lions children will only be able to attend either the morning or afternoon session and not a combination of both.
Children aged 3 – 4 are assigned to either the Kangaroos, Rainbows or Elephants group – with no more than 22 children in either session – and will be full-time. Children will only be offered full-time for one full school year prior to moving to a Primary School. Part-time places for this age group is not possible at present.
Costs
There will be no charge for childcare for part-time or full-time places. If you wish for your child to stay with us for lunch, the cost for full-time children is £1.75 per day (£8.25 per week) and part-time children is £4.25 per day (£1.75 meal cost and £2.50 childcare – which is not included within the 15 hours free entitlement).
Please speak to Reception for more information.