General Information
Children can join our co-educational Nursery at 2+, from the September following their second birthday. They start in our Cubs class for 2 to 3 year-olds and then move up to our Bears class for 3 to 4 year-olds, spending two years at the Nursery before joining our Reception class at 4+. Places for entry at 3+ directly into the Bears class may be available but will depend upon availability following our 2+ intake.
All places are offered on the basis of five mornings per week which is designed to aid the settling in process and allow access to all areas of our carefully crafted weekly curriculum.
Once Cubs are fully settled into the Nursery routine, and have the stamina for a longer day with us, afternoon sessions can be added following consultation with the Head of Nursery (most typically from their second term at Nursery but possibly earlier).
Children joining the Nursery direct into our Bears class may begin afternoon sessions immediately.
There is an option for both Cubs and Bears to stay for lunch following the morning session and leave at 1.30pm before afternoon activities begin. A nutritious hot lunch will be provided in Nursery and both cultural and medical dietary requirements can be catered for. Lunch and afternoon session bookings are requested termly in advance.
Morning sessions 8.30am to 12.00pm
Morning sessions + lunch 8.30am to 1.30pm
Afternoon sessions run from 12.00pm to 3.30pm
On registration, your child will be added to our waiting list until our formal offers are made in around 15 months before entry. Places are offered in registration date order hence early registration is recommended. However, please do enquire if you are registering later as places often open up. Once offered, places are secured by payment of a deposit and return of a signed parental contract.
The Site
Eaton House the Manor Nursery sits nestled within our 1.5 acre site on Clapham Common Northside which also houses our Clapham Boys’ School and Girls’ School. The Nursery is situated at the north end of the site in a purpose built block which was completed in 2017 and houses two Nursery classrooms with folding doors which link them. Both classrooms open out onto an enclosed playground which is outfitted with top of range equipment. The nursery also benefits from access to all of the main schools facilities including our fully equipped theatre and sports halls.
