Admissions Policy & Applying for a place
WE STILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE!
We take children from their 2nd birthday. You can register your child to a waiting list at the nursery at any time, free of any charges. It is advisable to put your name down as soon as possible to guarantee your child’s space.
Current sessions offered are shown below:
3 hour morning session 9.00am to 12.00pm
3 hour afternoon session 12.00pm to 3.00pm
All day 6 hours 9.00am- 3.00pm
All hours are subject to availability.
If you are interested in registering your child and would like to visit the Nursery, please click on this form:Nursery Enquiry Form 2026 – Fill in form
Alternatively, you can email the nursery team at nursery@locksheath-inf.hants.sch.uk with any questions that you may have.
Before and after School Provision
Locks Heath Infant and Nursery School offer before-school and after-school provisions for Nursery children ONLY.
From 7:30am to 5:30pm
Fees
Locks Heath Infant and Nursery School is a registered provider under the Early Years Education (EYE) Grant Scheme. Please note that this is not a means tested scheme and from the term following your child’s 3rd birthday until the term in which they have their 5th birthday, every child in England is entitled to receive the EYE grant. Currently, the Grant covers up to 15 hours of childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year.
Your child may be entitled to 30 hours funded childcare, please check here to check eligibility https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/check-youre-eligible
The hours that your child attends the nursery can vary on a day to day basis, your child may be entitled to 15 or 30 hours free funding, but you may also choose to pay for extra sessions (9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm). If you do require extra sessions they can be requested and paid for separately, currently, the price per session is £22.50.
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7.30am to 9am |
9am to 3pm |
3pm to 5.30pm |
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Extended hours provision based in the room where the Nursery currently is.
*£8 paid for the whole session, which includes a light breakfast.
Max: 19 spaces for nursery children only |
Main provision in the new purpose-built space, under the Curiosity Approach.
*Funded hours can only be used during these times plus any additional ‘paid’ sessions at £22.50 per/hr.
Max: 20 - 2 year olds and 24 - 3/4 year olds. |
Extended hours provision based in the room where the Nursery currently is.
*£13.50 paid for the whole session, which includes a light tea.
Max: 19 spaces for nursery children only |
Voluntary Contribution
In addition to this there is a voluntary weekly charge of 50p per day which will be invoiced termly via Tapestry. This is a voluntary contribution, but helps with the costs of everyday items such as fruit, snacks, wipes, paper towels, handwash etc.
What Should My Child Wear to Nursery?
We ask all parents to send their children to school in the school uniform. We believe it helps to set a good working attitude and encourages pride in belonging to Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School.