Nursery Admissions

A nurturing start to your child’s learning journey

Welcome to Our Nursery

At Our Lady and St John’s Nursery, we provide a warm, caring and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. Rooted in our Catholic ethos, we nurture the whole child — supporting their social, emotional, physical and spiritual development from the very start.

We understand that choosing a nursery is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. Our experienced and caring staff work closely with families to ensure every child settles happily and develops confidence, independence and a love of learning. We welcome families of all faiths and none and celebrate the diversity of our school community.

Why Choose Our Lady and St John’s Nursery?

✔ A welcoming, family-centred nursery within a supportive primary school
✔ Qualified, experienced staff who know every child as an individual
✔ A play-based curriculum following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
✔ Strong focus on communication, personal development and early learning skills
✔ Access to outdoor learning and play
✔ A calm, nurturing environment where children feel secure and happy
✔ Strong links with Reception to support a smooth transition to school life

Nursery Places

Our Nursery offers places for children aged 3–4 years.

Children may start Nursery from the term after their third birthday
15 and up to 30 hours funded early education
Places are offered on a term-time only basis

Session times:

•           Morning sessions: 8.30-11.30am

•           Full Day (30 hours) 8.30-3pm*

We do offer wrap around care at OLSJ’s which includes Nursery. This is from 7.30-8.30am and 3-5.15pm. Please contact the school office if you like to discusss session options or funding in more detail.

*There is a cost for lunch provision 

Early Education Funding

All 3 and 4-year-old children are entitled to 15 hours of funded early education. Where eligible, parents may access 30 hours funding with another childcare provider if extended hours are not available within our Nursery. Funding codes must be valid before a place can be confirmed. For more information about the Nursery application process or early education entitlement, please contact Hounslow Family Information Service on 020 8583 3470.

Visiting Our Nursery

We warmly welcome prospective parents and carers to visit our Nursery.

We have open mornings on the following days:

Monday 19^th January – 9am
Wednesday 28^th January – 9am
Tuesday 10^th February – 9am
Tuesday 24^th February – 9am

To arrange a visit or to find out more information, please contact the school office. If you can not make one of the times above you can arrange a private tour.

How to Apply

To apply for a Nursery place, parents should:

1.         Complete a Supplementary Information Form

2.         Return the form to the school office or email directly to admin@stjohnrc.hounslow.sch.uk by the 6^th March 2026.

Applications received by the closing date will be considered together. Late applications will be considered if places remain available. Please contact us after the closing date to check if we have spaces.

Allocation of Places

If the Nursery is oversubscribed, places will be allocated in line with the school’s Nursery Admissions Criteria. Full details are available in the Nursery Admissions Policy.

Starting Nursery – Transition and Settling In

We recognise that starting Nursery is an important step for children and families. To support a positive transition, we offer:

•           Stay and play sessions with parents and carers

•           A gradual settling-in process where necessary

•           Regular communication and support

Our aim is for every child to feel loved, secure and confident in their new environment.

Our Nursery Curriculum

Our Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Children learn through purposeful play and adult-led experiences that support development in all seven areas of learning.

We place particular emphasis on:

•           Personal, social and emotional development

•           Communication and language

•           Learning how to care for ourselves and others
 

Children are encouraged to reflect our school values by showing kindness, sharing, forgiveness and respect for others. Opportunities for prayer and reflection are introduced in an age-appropriate and inclusive way.
 

Staffing and Care

Our Nursery is staffed by qualified teacher and an experienced Early Years practitioner who are committed to providing high-quality care within a loving and supportive environment. Each child is supported by our staff who work closely with families to support wellbeing and learning.

Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

We are an inclusive school and welcome children of all abilities. We work closely with families and external agencies to ensure children with additional needs are supported appropriately and sensitively.

Transition to Reception

A place in our Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception. Parents must apply separately for a Reception place through the Local Authority admissions process.

We work closely with families and children to ensure a smooth and supportive transition into Reception, whether within our school or elsewhere.