Admissions – The Little Boat Nursery

We’re delighted that you’re considering The Little Boat Nursery for your child. Our family-run, nurturing environment offers high-quality early years care for children aged 5 months – 5 years. This page will guide you through our enrolment process, session options, funding, and fees.

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How to Enrol

Book a Tour

Schedule a visit to see our nursery, meet the team, and explore our rooms.

Complete a Registration Form

Fill out our secure online form with your child’s details, medical information, and emergency contacts

Confirm Your Place

Once your application is processed, we’ll confirm your child’s place and provide an enrolment pack with policies and procedures.

Pay Deposit / First Payment

A deposit secures your child’s place (refundable against notice period).

What we offer

Session Options

We offer flexible sessions to suit families’ needs:

Full-Day Care: 8:00am – 18:00pm
Morning Sessions: 8:00am-12pm
Afternoon Sessions: 13:00-6:00pm
Early Drop-Off / Late Pick-Up: Additional flexibility for working parents

All sessions are carefully planned in line with EYFS 2025, ensuring a balance of play, learning, and rest.

Fees & Payment

Daily Rate: please contact our nursery for our rates
Additional Hours / Early Drop-Off / Late Pick-Up: Charged separately
Meals & Consumables: Included in the daily fees (exc. funded places. Parents provide nappies)
Funded Places: 15 or 30-hour government funding available, term-time only (38 weeks)

Fees are reviewed annually. Payment methods include bank transfer.

Funded Childcare

We accept 15-hour and 30-hour funded places for eligible families.
Funded hours are offered on a term-time basis, with additional days available at standard rates.
Parents pay for meals, consumables, and any extra activities.

We provide guidance and support to help you claim your funded hours correctly.

What to Bring

Change of clothes and nappies (if applicable)
Comfortable footwear for play
Named water bottle
Any personal comfort items (dummy, blanket, etc.)

All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Our Commitment to Families

At The Little Boat Nursery, we aim to make the admissions process smooth and stress-free. Our experienced team is here to answer any questions, support you with registration, and help your child settle confidently into their new environment.

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