Glenleigh Park Primary Academy and Nursery
Admissions, Fees and Funding
Opening hours for the Nursery:
Monday to Friday 8.00 – 16.00, term time only.
15 hours funded sessions are available as morning sessions from 8.30–11.30, afternoon sessions from 13.00–16.00 or an all-day session from 9.00–15.00.
30 hours funded are available from 9.00–15:00, Monday to Friday.
Wraparound care is available from 8.00–9.00 and 15.00–16.00; these are non-funded sessions.
Non-funded hours are charged at £8 per hour.
Funded Places
We offer fully funded nursery places with no hidden charges. More details on all the types of funding the government offers and how to apply can be found at:
We accept the following government-funded childcare offers;
Universal Entitlement – 15 Hours Free Childcare
All children aged 3 to 4 are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education per week, starting the term after their third birthday. This is available to all families, regardless of income or working status.
2-year-old Funding for families receiving Universal Credit or other eligible benefits:
Your 2-year-old can get 15 hours of funded early learning if you live in England and receive some additional forms of support. You can check your eligibility here.
Working Families Funding – (up to 30 hours childcare) for eligible children from 9 months old:
If you live and work in England you may be entitled to 30 hours funded childcare support from the term after your child turns nine months old, until they start school.
Eligibility can be confirmed through the government’s Best Start in Life website.
You can check your eligibility and apply here.
Additional Fees
If you are not eligible for the 30 hours or wish for your child to attend more hours than their funded entitlement, additional hours may be available at a set hourly rate.
Our current nursery fees are:
2 to 4 year olds - £8.00 per hour
If you would like your child to have a hot school meal, these are charged at £3.00 per day and can be booked on the day. Families can choose to provide a packed lunch from home if they prefer.
Parents will need to supply nappies and wet wipes.
We provide a mid-morning snack bar that the children can access independently, where they have the option of toast, cereal, crumpets and a selection of fruit. This is provided free of charge.
You can sign up for free milk at Cool Milk.
In the afternoon, children come together to have a group snack that consists of crackers, breadsticks, cucumber and tomatoes. All allergies are taken into consideration when providing snacks.