FAQs
What age does the nursery provide for?
Homefield Prep welcomes boys to join our Nursery from the age of 3.
What requirements are needed to attend?
To enrol, your son should be toilet trained, although we understand that occasional accidents may occur.
Is the Nursery term time only or all year round?
Our Nursery follows our standard school term dates.
What hours are provided for?
The Nursery day operates from 8am to 4pm. Boys can attend a morning session from 8am to 12pm, a morning session with a hot lunch from 8am to 1pm, or the whole day from 8am to 4pm.
Can Nursery boys access after school provision?
Nursery boys have access to our after-school club provision (Orchard Childcare), which offers snacks and play-based activities until 6pm.
Do Nursery boys need to be assessed for Reception?
No, boys who join our Nursery are guaranteed a space in Reception.
Can Nursery boys access clubs?
Due to their young age, Nursery boys are not able to access after school clubs (except Orchard Childcare), or use the ‘stop and drop’ in the morning.
What is the staff-to-child ratio?
Our staffing ratio is 1:8.
Are childcare vouchers accepted?
Our Nursery accepts government childcare vouchers; however, these can only be used to offset the cost of sessions for boys staying full time, five days per week.
Is there a minimum number of sessions to be booked?
Minimum sessions are 5 mornings per week or 3 full days per week.
How will my son’s learning be recorded?
Nursery staff document evidence of learning in a physical learning journal. Parents have multiple opportunities during the year to visit the Nursery and review their son’s learning journey. At the end of the year, boys are able to take their learning journey home, providing a wonderful record of their progress and achievements over the year.
