Nursery
Why Choose Earley St Peter’s Nursery?
At Earley St Peter’s Nursery, we offer a warm, nurturing, and purposefully designed environment where your child can learn through meaningful play. Our experienced and caring staff are dedicated to supporting each child’s individual development, helping them grow in confidence and curiosity during these important early years.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, ensuring your child receives the very best start to their educational journey. Our goal is to create a rich, engaging experience that is not only valuable for learning but also full of joy and discovery during this special time in your child’s life.
We understand that starting nursery can be an anxious time for both children and parents. That’s why we offer:
- Open Days
- Stay and Play Sessions
- Home Visits before your child starts
These opportunities help children settle in comfortably and give parents the chance to feel confident and informed.
Children can join our Nursery from the term after their third birthday. Our close links and seamless transition between Nursery and Reception provide a significant advantage, helping your child move into school life smoothly and confidently.
If you would like to apply for a place, please:
- Download the application form below
- Return the form to the school office or email: admissions@earley-st-peters.wokingham.sch.uk
- Read our Admissions Policy to check your child’s eligibility and application deadlines
30 Hour Funding Offer (from September 2025)
Parents and Carers of children who have been allocated a place for 30 hours per week will be offered the following options:
Full Use of the 30-Hour Entitlement (Including Lunch Hour): Children may attend from the beginning of the school day (8.30am until 2:30 pm), with no additional charges for childcare during this period. Please note that while the lunch hour is included within the 30-hour entitlement, parents/carers will still need to send their child with a packed lunch.
Option to Purchase an Additional Hour: Parents/carers may choose to extend their child’s day to align with the dismissal time of pupils attending the 15-hour afternoon provision and the wider school (3:15pm finish). This additional hour is available for purchase and is arranged on a term-by-term basis. Once chosen, this arrangement must remain in place for the entire term and cannot be altered mid-term.
Parents/carers wishing to amend their child’s attendance pattern for the following term must notify the school via email before the start of the new term. If no communication is received, it will be assumed that the current arrangement will continue. Charges will apply for any additional hours requested, regardless of changes made to the funded hours. The cost of the additional hour is £6.25 each day.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the Earley St Peter's community.