St John's Nursery
Welcome to our nursery, which is set within and is a part of
St John's Church School.
We cater for children from aged 2, before they join their primary school setting.
Our nursery consists of two rooms that work together as one cohesive unit. Children register in their own rooms each day, giving them a familiar and comfortable start to their morning. There is one teacher across the nursery, supported by dedicated and skilled practitioners. Together, they create a welcoming environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.
Caterpillars (Age 2) Ratios 1:5
We understand that for many children, this may be their first experience of being cared for away from home. That’s why we aim to create a safe and secure environment that mirrors the comfort of home, while gently encouraging independence and confidence. The children enjoy their own indoor and outdoor spaces, thoughtfully designed to support their individual needs.
Placing a strong emphasis on nurture and building positive relationships, our staff provide a sensitive, caring approach to support our youngest learners.
Butterflies (Age 3+) Ratios 1:8
Whether your child starts with us here, or is continuing their journey from Caterpillars class, they will be able to enjoy their own inside and outside area. We offer a wide range of opportunities to allow children to exercise their imagination and creativity, alongside our experienced staff.
What does the day look like in our nursery?
Our learning spaces are carefully set up based on the children’s interests and individual needs. Children can access these areas independently at different times of the day, allowing them to explore and learn at their own pace.
We also come together for shared learning sessions throughout the day. These include listening games to support early phonics (through the Read Write Inc Phonics programme), daily number and maths activities, and sessions linked to our “big question,” which integrate a focus on Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. Alongside these structured sessions, children are encouraged to follow their own ideas and engage in child-initiated learning, supporting creativity, curiosity, and confidence.
Children will also enjoy short, focused PE sessions led by specialist teachers from the school, helping to inspire a love of sport and physical activities.
When children are ready to move onto their primary school setting, we believe that they have been given the best start with us and have established wonderful relationships with staff in the Reception classes and across the school at St John's.
What meals and snacks do we provide each day?
We are committed to providing healthy, balanced and nutritious food in our setting. The following options are provided and are included within the fees outlined below:
Breakfast
9am
Cereal, bagels, fruit, milk/water
Lunch
11.30am
Afternoon snack
13.30pm
Cheese & crackers, fruit, soup, wraps, sandwiches, jelly
If you’d like to provide a packed lunch, please feel free to do so. The poster below includes suggestions for healthy, balanced and nutritious foods that help children stay happy and energised.
Nursery Curriculum
Within the EYFS curriculum there are seven areas of learning and development, all of which are important and interlinked. The three prime areas reflect the key skills all children need to develop and learn effectively. The three prime areas are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, and Physical Development. There are then four specific areas of learning through which the prime areas are consolidated and applied; literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design.
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Our sessions
Morning
8.30am - 12.30pm (4hrs)
Afternoon
12.30pm - 3pm (2.5hrs)
Full Day
8.30am - 3pm (6.5hrs)
Funding information
There are three types of funding available for nursery aged children:
15 hours funded childcare - disadvantaged 2 year olds entitlement
This is eligible for children of families receiving additional forms of support. If you are eligible you will receive an email or a letter with a 6 digit code.
30 hours funded childcare from 2 - 4 year olds
This is eligible for children of working parents. If you are eligible you will receive an email or a letter with a code that usually begins with 50 and is 11 digits long.
15 hours funded childcare for all 3 - 4 year olds
This is available for all children for the academic term after your child turns 3 years old. You do not need to do anything to be entitled to this funding. This is actioned for you and happens automatically.
You can submit an application online for funding, via the Peterborough City Council website, please click the button to find out more:
Any hours outside of funding entitlement must be paid as follows:
Children aged 2 to
2 years 11 months
£4 per hour
Children aged 3 years and over
£3.50 per hour
Please note that due to spaces being limited at the nursery, and allocated to your child:
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If your child is absent due to sickness, fees still apply and must be paid in full.
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If your child will be absent due to holiday, fees still apply and must be paid in full.
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Missed sessions cannot be refunded or swapped for alternative days.
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If your child misses a day for an appointment or any other reason, the sessions cannot be changed, unless prior agreement one month in advance
Although attendance is not a legal requirement, we will monitor attendance and consider your child’s place in regular sessions, if they are absent, as another child may be waiting to access the session. Once you have registered your child at nursery, you will receive a separate letter with login information for ParentPay and instructions of how to pay. Please note that all fees are paid under ‘Nursery Fees & Meals’ option only.
Want to find out more?
We’d love to welcome you in person and show you what makes our nursery truly remarkable. To arrange a visit or request an admission form, please contact the school office on (01733) 237 543 or office@stjohnschurchschool.net.
If you prefer, you can also pop into the office to collect a printed copy of the form.