Apply for a Nursery place

Children are eligible to start Nursery in the September that follows their third birthday.

Our Nursery

Our Nursery is open to children aged three and four, and children are eligible to start from the September after their third birthday.

  • As part of the government childcare provisions, we offer 15hrs free childcare per week to all parents of 3-4 year olds, and 30hrs to those who meet the eligibility criteria (see below).
  • Our 15hr per week provision is mornings only (9am-noon). This can be extended to a full day (9am-3pm) for a cost of £30 per session.
  • Additionally, our Nursery also offers an extended day service until 6pm, which also includes an afternoon snack, for a cost of £25 per session.

Prices shown above are for the current year, and are subject to change.


Application process

You can apply to the school by completing both a Main Application Form and Nursery Supplementary Application Form. Please return the forms by email to admin@coleridgeprimary.net, attaching a copy of your child’s birth certificate and a proof of address dated within the last three months.

Main Application Form

Nursery Supplementary Application Form

The deadline for applying for a place in our Nursery starting in September 2025 is Friday 14th February 2025.


Childcare vouchers

For parents in receipt of childcare vouchers, please view the “Childcare Voucher Information for Parents” document below see our registered providers. If you need to pay in vouchers from another provider, please email the office on admin@colerideprimary.net to discuss this further.

Childcare Voucher Information for Parents


Policies

For more information, including our admissions criteria and appeals process, click below to read our Nursery Admissions Policy.

All information supplied on admissions forms will be held securely and processed in accordance with our privacy policies.