Our Nursery

Welcome to Croxby Nursery, where your child’s educational journey begins.

Every day is a busy day, using in the moment opportunities, which take into account each and every child’s interest and next step of learning. We create an inquisitive and fun environment by challenging the children within their play.

We provide our children with the skills to be resilient, independent and respectful individuals who have a love of learning and seek opportunities to challenge themselves in everything they do, developing social emotional and academic skills.

We want to provide children with experiences that will foster and nurture a love of learning whilst developing social emotional and academic skills. We take the time to get to know children, as individuals, ensuring that each child’s experience is tailored to their needs and fascinations and build trusting relations.

Our Nursery Vision

To provide our children with the skills to be resilient, independent and respectful individuals who have a love of learning and seek opportunities to challenge themselves in everything they do, developing social, emotional and academic skills.

The aims of the Nursery are:

To provide a safe and exciting environment in which children are encouraged to take risks and thrive.
To provide an engaging environment and active learning experiences which take account of, and respond to, the children’s developmental needs and interests.
To provide a curriculum which offers purposeful play opportunities and promotes the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To ensure we build children’s resilience by creating positive learning experiences of success at achievable levels for each individual child.
To ensure children are ‘Set for Success’ in later life, understanding how to be safe, develop positive and respectful relationships and stay healthy.
To create a partnership with parents and the local community that supports and enhances the development of children.

For further information on how to support your child's development at home, including preparing them for school, please click the following links:

Best Start in Life – Advice and support for your child's development

Best Start in Life – Learning conversations and telling stories

Nursery Open Events

Wednesday 6 May 3:45pm to 4:15pm
Wednesday 3 June 3:45pm to 4:15pm

Click the link to book a place – Nursery Open Events Booking Form – Fill in form

Free Childcare Options

The school can accommodate a maximum of 26 nursery children per session. We offer 30 hours free childcare as an extension to the universal 15 hours free childcare for families that qualify for this provision.

Nursery children are offered three hours of free childcare daily.

15 hours can be allocated as below:

Mornings – 8:45am-11:45am every day or
Afternoons – 12:15pm -3:15pm every day or
Monday and Tuesday full days and Wednesday morning or
Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, and Friday full days.

30 hours can be allocated as below:

Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm.

For information regarding 30-hour code eligibility and how to apply, please click on this link: Best Start in Life Parent Portal.

Paid for Sessions

If your child currently receives 15-hour funded childcare, you will have the option to extend their time in the nursery by purchasing extra sessions to suit your family’s needs, subject to availability.

Session Options and Pricing

Half‑day session (3 hours AM or PM): £15.00
Full‑day session: £30.00

All additional sessions must be booked and paid for via your Arbor account in advance. Bookings close 48 hours before the session. Arbor accounts are set up once your child has been registered. Please email the office if you are having difficulty booking sessions.

These flexible options are designed to give families greater choice while ensuring high-quality provision continues throughout each session.

When can my child start?

Child turns 3 between 1 January and 31 March: Your child can start from the start of the term beginning on, or following, 1 April.
Child turns 3 between 1 April and 31 August: Your child can start from the start of the term beginning on, or following, 1 September.
Child turns 3 between 1 September and 31 December: Your child can start from the start of term beginning on, or following, 1 January.

School Uniform

Your child will need to wear the Croxby Uniform. Any PE-type lessons will be completed in their uniform.

What will my child need to bring with them?

A drink of water every day
A snack (optional)
A packed lunch if staying full days
A small bag with a change of clothes (nappies/wipes etc if applicable)
Wellies and a waterproof coat/suit for outdoor adventures in all weather
Sun cream, unless prescribed, should not be brought into school

Midday collection and drop off – please wait at the EYFS/Nursery gate.

Our wrap-around care provision is not currently available for nursery children.

How do I register interest?

Our next intake is for September 2026.

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 July. Click here to apply and register interest.

Also required:

The ERYC Provider Agreement Form also needs completing and should be returned to office@croxbyprimary.co.uk. Please click here to complete the ERYC Provider Agreement Form. Please read the Early Years Pupil Premium information sheet in conjunction with this form.

How to complete the ERYC Provider Agreement Form

Section 1 – Complete all details.
Section 2 – Complete all details.
Section 3 – Complete if you are splitting 30 hours' funding between providers.
Section 4 – Early Years Pupil Premium check (optional).
Section 5 – Complete name and address.
Section 6 – Sign and date.

We will also need a copy of your child's birth certificate or passport.

A paper copy of the ERYC Provider Agreement Form can be collected from the office if you are unable to complete this online.

When will I be notified if my child has a place?

Once the relevant information has been received and reviewed, we will contact you to confirm a place.

Please also refer to the "Offering places" and the "Over subscription criteria" sections within the Nursery Admissions Policy below.