Ashlands Nursery

Starting nursery is a milestone for both parents and children and we want to make sure that these first steps away from home are happy for you both.
Parents are the first and most important teachers and we will work with you to ensure that your child’s first experience of school is a positive one.
Ashlands Nursery admits children from age 3 and is part of our ‘Little Acorns Early Years Unit’. This provides a seamless transition for children into our friendly, inclusive school.
Saplings, our Before and After School Club, and the Early Years Holiday Club allows nursery children to attend 7.30am – 6.00pm up to 48 weeks per year.
Located in central Ilkley, Ashlands has an abundance of indoor and outdoor play areas and green spaces for the children to explore.
Our Early Years Unit provides high quality teacher led education and care, we ensure that children learn and develop at their own pace, acquiring some skills quickly while others might take a little longer.
Our play-based environment allows the children to learn and practise skills in a way which is meaningful to them. The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is the centre of our work and during the week the children access a full and varied curriculum.
Fruit, milk and water are available throughout the day and the children are able to enjoy a hot meal or bring a packed lunch if preferred.
Further information can be found here: Little Acorns Early Years Foundation Stage Unit – Ashlands Primary School

Funding Information
15 and 30 hour funding is available; parents can choose term time only or to stretch 48 weeks.
These funded hours can be used within our Before and After School Club and Early Years Holiday Club.
Parents are required to complete a Funded Hours Agreement Form (link here) at time of admission to nursery and school works closely with parents and carers to ensure the best fit for their individual circumstances.

Information about funding can be found here: Homepage | Childcare Choices
Fees
Nursery Fees are £6.50 per hour for hours taken over and above funded hours.
Saplings Before and After School Club means that school is open 7.30am – 6.00pm. Details, including fees, can be found here: Saplings Before & After School Club – Ashlands Primary School

Our Early Years Holiday Club means that we are open 48 weeks per year. Further details can be found here: Early Years Holiday Club for Nursery & Reception – Ashlands Primary School

As well as online card payments parents can use Government Tax Free Childcare System and childcare vouchers, please contact the school office for more information.
To arrange a visit, apply for a space for your child or to ask any other questions please contact the school office on office@ashlands.mlt.co.uk