Admissions

Starting your Little Cherubs journey

We welcome families to find out more about our Shortlands and Sydenham nurseries before making a decision. You can request a virtual tour, nursery brochure, telephone or Zoom call, or book onto an open evening where available.

Once you are ready, our team will guide you through registration, funding, settling-in sessions and everything you need before your child starts.

Your admissions journey

A simple step-by-step process to help everything feel clear and manageable.

1. Enquire

2. Visit

Choose a virtual tour, brochure, telephone call, Zoom call or open evening.

3. Register

Complete your registration form and confirm your preferred nursery sessions.

4. Settle in

Attend complimentary settling-in sessions before your child’s official start date.

Nursery visits

We offer different ways for prospective parents to get to know Little Cherubs and ask questions before applying for a place.

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Virtual tour and brochure

We can send helpful nursery information directly to your email.

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Telephone or Zoom call

Speak with our team and ask any questions about availability, routines or funding.

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Open evenings

In-person visits are offered once every half term, subject to availability.

Settling in

Starting nursery can feel emotional for both children and parents. We offer every new child complimentary settling-in sessions before their official start date. View our settling in policy.

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Short introductory visits

Your child can attend short visits alongside a parent or carer.

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Building confidence

Children become familiar with the nursery environment and begin forming trusting relationships.

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Personalised care

Practitioners learn about your child’s routines, interests and preferences before they start.

Key admissions information

A quick overview of the practical details families usually ask about.

Opening hours

Both nurseries open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Early start from 7:45am may be available, subject to availability.

Attendance

Children are required to attend a minimum of two days per week.

This must include either a Monday or Friday as part of their regular pattern.

Closures

We close on bank holidays, between Christmas and New Year, and for up to three staff training days per year.

Funding and fees

Little Cherubs accepts government-funded early education entitlements and can help families understand the funding they may be eligible for.

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2-year-old funding

Eligible children may receive 15 funded hours during term time, subject to local authority criteria.

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3 and 4-year-old funding

All three and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 funded hours from the term after their third birthday.

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30 hours funding

Eligible working families may access up to 30 funded hours per week over 38 weeks of the year.

Payment options

Fees are payable in advance on the 1st of each month and are calculated on a termly pro-rata basis.

BACS transfer
Tax-Free Childcare
Childcare vouchers
Enjoy Benefits workplace scheme

A 10% sibling discount may be available on the eldest child’s full-priced days.

Ready to apply?

Complete our enquiry or visit form and a member of our team will be in touch to talk through your options, availability and next steps.

Book a visit

What happens next?

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We answer your questions

Our team will help you understand sessions, availability, funding and nursery life.

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You complete registration

Once everything feels right, we will guide you through the registration process.

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We arrange settling in

Before your child starts, we arrange settling-in visits so everyone feels prepared.

See Little Cherubs for yourself

Come and see how the nursery feels day to day. Meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions.