SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC NURSERY

Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning within the nursery is led by qualified teacher, Miss Lankester, with support from qualified teaching assistants.  We follow the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is the government framework delivered by all providers caring for children aged 0-5. We deliver the EYFS to an excellent standard ensuring that all our children are given the learning opportunities they need in order to fulfil their potential as individuals. 

There are a wide range of activities to ensure that children are highly motivated and very eager to join in with their learning.  There is also a designated outdoor space, which is secure and provides children with further opportunities to play, grow and develop.

Admissions and Fees

If you would like your child to attend Saint Mary’s Nursery, please contact the school office on 01260 274690 to discuss your requirements. We provide free places for all eligible three and four year olds (up to 30 hours per week).  If you believe you are entitled to Free Early Education Entitlement, please complete the relevant form (based on your child's age) and return to school with the Initial Registration Form (see links above). 

For children who are not eligible for free funded places, fees will be charged as follows from 1st September 2024:

Morning Session  8:35am to 11:40am - £13.80

Lunch Session 11:40am to 12:10pm - £2.30 

Afternoon Session 12:10pm to 3:10pm - £13.80

Whole Day - £29.90

We will also accept childcare vouchers as forms of payment.

Lunchtimes

Lunch will be taken in the main school hall.  Children can choose a school lunch or bring their own packed lunch. Details of the menu for school lunches are available on the school website (Parents >School Lunches). School lunches are £2.80 and will be charged via your ParentPay account.

Nursery uniform

We ask that children wear school PE kit to attend nursery - i.e. navy T shirt and shorts and navy jogging bottoms and sweatshirt in colder weather. The T shirt and sweatshirt are available with Saint Mary's logo.  The will need to wear appropriate footwear for play, indoors and out, remembering that they may get messy in activities such as painting and in the mud kitchen. Coats should be warm, water-proof and have a hood. A pair of small stud earrings is permitted but no other jewellery should not be worn and long hair must be tied up.

Term dates

Term dates are the same as the main school (Parents > Term Dates).

Invoicing

Please note that if you are self-funding for either all or some of your sessions, you will be charged for those sessions regardless of attendance.  Parents will be invoiced via ParentPay around the 15th of each month and payment will be due by 22nd of each month.  If payment is not received, the school will not allow the child to continue to attend the nursery for self-funded sessions.  

Unfortunately, requests for ad hoc changes are very difficult to accommodate and can only be agreed in exceptional circumstances. Such requests should be made in writing by emailing the school office:  admin@saintmaryscongleton.co.uk

Nursery administration

Nursery administration is undertaken by the school office.  If you have any queries in relation to invoicing, funding, or applications for places, please contact the office by emailing: admin@saintmaryscongleton.co.uk or by calling on 01260 274690.