Early years and preschool

 
 

Early Education for 3 and 4 Year Olds

Useful links
  • Early Years Funding Policy for Childcare Providers (66kb)
Early Education Places
All 3 and 4 year olds whose parents require it are entitled to a funded part-time early education place of up to 5 sessions of 2.5 hours a day during term time. To find out where these places are available contact the FIS for a comprehensive list of nurseries. 

Children who attend a nursery where funded places are available will be eligible for a funded place from the term following their 3rd birthday.

Early Education places are available in a variety of settings that are inspected by Ofsted. Please use the links above for further information.

The City Council have produced a guide for parents with children starting primary and nursery schools in 2008. To download a copy of the guide ‘Your choice for primary education' brochure please go to Schools Admissions page or contact the Schools Admissions Team on 020 7641 1816.