How to Apply

Your child’s name can be registered for our Nursery when they are 2 years old. This must be done by the parent/carer of the child and not by a third party. Application forms are available from the school office or can be requested electronically via email from dils@dunstableicknield.co.uk.

Children enter the Nursery class in the September or January (if available), the term after their 3rd birthday. 

We are pleased to offer flexible term time only sessions, Monday to Friday:

Morning	Afternoon	All Day
08:45 - 11:45	11:45 - 14:45	08:45 - 14:45

 

We hold two nursery sessions a day, 5 days a week 08:45 - 11:45 or 11:45 - 14:45. Nursery children are given a morning or an afternoon place and are generally expected to attend 5 days a week. Sessions are not interchangeable.

We currently offer 15 hours which is funded through the government nursery funding scheme, you will not be charged for these. We also offer a number of 30 hour funded places for eligible working parents with a valid code from the local authority. 30 hour funded places are offered from 08:45 - 14:45 daily. You do not have to use the full 30 hours each week.

Childcare Choices (find out what help you are eligible to receive)

If you decide to accept a place at Dunstable Icknield Nursery, we invite you and your child to spend an afternoon in the nursery in the term before they join us. If a home visit is required the early year’s team will be in touch. We look forward to meeting you and forging an excellent home/school partnership.

A reminder, children attending Nursery at Dunstable Icknield are not offered automatic placements for Reception year (starting school).