How to apply
Our nursery has space for up to 60 children, aged between 2 years old up to 4 years old.
If you are interested in a place at Ark Dickens Nursery, applying is simple. We offer funded spaces for 2-year-olds (15 hours per week through PCC funding) and for 3- and 4-year-olds, we offer both universal 15-hour places and 30-hour full-time places for eligible families. To apply, just visit our school office to collect and complete a nursery application form.
You can see your eligibility for free 30h childcare here.
You can see your eligibility for free 15h 2-Year-Old childcare here.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
You can apply for a place by visiting our school office and filling in a nursery application form.
Visiting the nursery
We would be delighted to show you and your child around our nursery and answer any questions you have.
If you would like to book a private visit, please get in contact with us.
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Fully qualified early years teachers
Our nursery staff are fully trained and qualified as educators, expert in delivering the government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Learning in nature
Children benefit from stimulating outdoor learning, where they are supported to explore nature and develop their movement skills.

Curriculum designed by specialists
Our early years curriculum is structured around storytelling, encouraging children to tell their own stories and listen to others' stories.
