Applying for Nursery

Our Open Days at Downsview in Autumn 2024 for admission in 2025 are:

Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 9.00am - 10.30am

Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 9.00am - 10.30am

Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 9.00am - 10.30am

Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 9.00am - 10.30am

There is no need to book an appointment, however, if you are unable to attend on one of these days and you wish to visit our amazing school, please contact the school office at sec1@downsview.croydon.sch.uk to arrange an alternative date and time.

Downsview Nursery Application Process

During 2025 Downsview will be offering three intakes, one in January 2025, one in April 2025 and another in September 2025, subject to availability of places. 

Children born between 1^st September 2021 – 31^st August 2022 may apply to join the Nursery in September 2025, at the start of the academic year.

Children born between 1^st September 2021 – 31^st December 2021 may apply to join the Nursery in January 2025, before the start of the next academic year. These children must have had their third birthday between 1^st September 2024 and 31^st December 2024 and will have turned 3 years of age during the term preceding their admission.

Children born between 1^st January 2022 – 31^st March 2022 may apply to join the Nursery in April 2025, before the start of the next academic year. These children must have had their third birthday between 1^st January 2025 and 31^st March 2025 and will have turned 3 years of age during the term preceding their admission.

We offer either:

• Morning sessions 8.45am-11.45am (15 hours funded place)
• Afternoon sessions 12.15pm-3.15pm (15 hours funded place)
• Full days 8.45am - 3.15pm 30 Hours Funded place with 30-minute lunchtime  (£7 fee each day for the lunch session)
• Full days 8.45am - 3.15pm Marketed Nursery place (£18 fee each day to attend for the full day)
• Children may join January 2025, April 2025 or September 2025, as detailed above.

(Fees may be subject to change)

Click this link for: A Small Introduction Tour of our Nursery

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for entry in 2025 will open on 1st September 2024 and must be made directly to the school. Please follow the link below to register and complete the the application form. 

Click this link: Downsview Primary & Nursery School Application Form for entry in 2025 

All children are entitled to five sessions a week (15 hours universal funding), usually taken across the whole week as 5 morning or 5 afternoon sessions, Monday to Friday. A preference for morning or afternoon sessions may be stated but there can be no guarantee that preferences can be met.

Applicants are also given the opportunity to apply for 30 hours funded places (subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria) or may apply to purchase additional morning or afternoon sessions, so that their child can attend the Nursery for the full school day, subject to availability of spaces. Please note that charges apply for the 30 hour funded sessions and marketed full day sessions.

If applying for a January 2025 intake the application deadline is 1^st November 2024

If applying for an April 2025 intake the application deadline is 15^th January 2025

If applying for a September 2025 the application deadline is 15^th January 2025

30 Hours Funded Places:

For more information about this entitlement - Click this link: Help with Childcare Costs - Know your options
 

We also charge for lunchtime supervision for children attending 30 hours funded places, at a rate of £7.00 per day, term time only. 

Additional Paid for Sessions:

If you are not eligible for a 30 hours funded place, you may apply for additional sessions, at a rate of £18 per day, term time only, so that your child can attend for the full day.

Please Note: Fees are payable half-termly, in advance and are non-refundable in the event of sickness, family holidays and any other absences. We do not charge for Inset Days or Bank Holidays. (Fees may be subject to change)