From
£63/day
Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington
87 Market Street, Pocklington, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2AE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 45 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Pocklington
Pocklington is a historic East Riding market town at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, centred around Market Place and close to Burnby Hall Gardens and Pocklington Canal. It serves families from the town and surrounding rural communities and is centred on the YO42 postcode district. Early years funded childcare is administered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Childcare numbers for Pocklington
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£63
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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£189/week
· £9828/year
Based on the area average of £63/day
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Pocklington?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Pocklington
What postcode covers nurseries in Pocklington?
YO42 is the main postcode district for Pocklington and also extends into surrounding villages. Checking the full address is useful when comparing childcare within the town and nearby rural areas.
Can I use a Pocklington nursery if I live in a nearby village?
Yes. Families are not limited to a nursery in their exact village and can use an eligible registered childcare provider that suits their needs, subject to places being available. This can be particularly useful around Pocklington, which serves a wider rural area.
How many funded childcare hours can families in Pocklington get?
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working parents with children aged 9 months to 4 years old can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks of the year.
When should I apply for the 30 funded hours?
You can apply from when your child is 23 weeks old. The main funded start dates are 1 January, 1 April and 1 September, depending on when your child reaches 9 months old, so applying before the relevant deadline is important.
Can funded childcare fit around commuting from Pocklington?
It can, depending on the sessions offered by the provider. Parents who travel towards York, Hull or elsewhere may want to compare opening times, session lengths, early starts, collection times and the cost of any hours outside the funded entitlement.
Does a funded nursery place include meals and nappies?
Not automatically. Funded hours themselves must be available without mandatory charges, but providers can offer optional paid extras such as meals, snacks, nappies, sun cream or additional activities. These charges must be voluntary.
Can I use fewer than 30 hours and spread them across more weeks?
Yes. Families do not have to use all 30 hours each week. Where a provider offers stretched funding, the annual entitlement can be taken as fewer hours per week across more than 38 weeks.
What if my child needs extra support at nursery in Pocklington?
East Riding provides early years support for children aged 5 and under who have, or may have, SEND or additional developmental, physical or medical needs. Parents can also request early years support themselves rather than waiting for a professional referral.
Is additional funding available for a child with SEND?
Potentially. Children receiving Disability Living Allowance alongside funded early education may qualify for Disability Access Fund. For 2026 to 2027, local authorities must pay at least £975 per eligible child per year to the nominated early years provider.