Admissions Policy

At Rabbit Patch Day Nursery, we care for up to 56 children daily between the ages of 0 and 5 years.

The numbers and ages of children admitted to the nursery comply with the legal space requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). When considering admissions we are mindful of staff: child ratios and the facilities available at the nursery.

The nursery uses the following admission criteria.

1. Families accessing additional hours beyond their EYFE entitlement.
2. Looked after children
3. Children with Special Educational Needs
4. Vulnerable children, child in need or a child with a child protection plan.
5. In receipt of other local authority support.
6. Siblings of children who attend the setting.

A family requiring additional hours above their EYFE entitlement will take priority over families accessing EYFE only hours.

We operate an Inclusion and equality policy and ensure that all children have access to nursery places and services irrespective of their gender, race, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation of parents.

Our sessions are 8am-1pm, 9am-3pm, 1pm-6pm or 8am-6pm. The attendance of two sessions over 2 separate days is advised in the child’s best interests, as too big a gap between attendance can be detrimental to their settling. It also allows the children to get the most out of the learning and activities we offer, and we can be more flexible in planning the day to meet their needs.

A £100.00 registration fee is required to reserve a space for your child, unless you are using solely EYFE funded hours. Prior to a child attending nursery, parents must complete and sign a contract, terms and conditions and registration form. These forms provide the nursery with personal details relating to the child. For example, name, date of birth, address, emergency contact details, parental responsibilities, dietary requirements, collection arrangements, fees and sessions, contact details for parents, doctor’s contact details, health visitor contact details, allergies, parental consent and vaccinations etc.