Nursery Admissions
Nursery Information
Our Nursery takes children from 3 years of age. We currently offer 15-hours and 30-hour funding, which will start the term after the child's 3rd birthday.
Please find below timings for your reference:
| Sessions | Times |
| 15-Hour Funded Morning Sessions | 8:30am - 11:30am |
| 15-Hour Funded Afternoon Sessions | 12:15pm - 3:15pm |
| 30-Hours Funded All Day Sessions * | 8:30am - 3:15pm |
| Lunchtime Sessions (Extra Charge) | 11:30am - 12:15pm |
* Please note - For the 30-hour funded sessions there will be a daily charge of £3.50 a day to cover the lunchtime period (11:30am – 12:15pm), which will be added to our online payment system (SchoolMoney).
15-Hour Funding
15 hours of free childcare is available for ALL families in England.
30-Hour Funding - When to apply
When applying for the 30-Hour funded sessions - Please click on the link provided for more information and to apply for your code:
Apply for free childcare if you are working
You can apply from when your child is 2 years and 36 weeks old.
| When your child turns 3 | When you can get your hours from | Recommended time to apply |
| 1st September to 31st December | Term starting on or after 1st January | The term before 1st January |
| 1st January to 31st March | Term starting on or after 1st April | The term before 1st April |
| 1st April to 31st August | Term starting on or after 1st September | The term before 1st September |
You must apply for a code by the end of the month before a new term starts. For example, if the term starts on 1st September you must apply by 31st August.
If you're returning to work or starting a new job
The date you start or return to work will affect when you can apply for free childcare.
| Date of starting or returning to work | When you can get your hours from | When to Apply |
| 1st May to 30th September | Term starting on or after 1st September | 1st April to 31st August |
| 1st October to 31st January | Term starting on or after 1st January | 1st September to 31st December |
| 1st February to 30th April | Term starting on or after 1st April | 1st January to 31st March |
Please note - You can apply outside of these recommended dates but you might not receive your code in time. You must have a valid code by the end of the month before a new term starts.
It usually takes 20 minutes to apply. You may find out if you’re eligible straight away, but it can take up to 7 days. Once your application has been approved, you’ll get a code for free childcare to give to your childcare provider.
Please note - You have to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months. If you apply more than 3 months before the term starts, you’ll have to reconfirm your eligibility in your account in order to keep your code valid.
EYFS Tours
We run regular tours for parents to view our Early Years provision. This will give you an opportunity to meet staff, see the provision in action and ask any questions you may have. To book a tour, please email us at office@wainscottschool.org.uk or call us on 01634 332551. If there is a lot of interest over a short period of time, we may offer group tours.
Nursery Tours Dates for New Parents
| Date | Time |
Nursery Expression of Interest Form
Our Nursery Induction for 2023 - 2024
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01634 332550. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Nursery and School Community.