Nurseries in Droitwich Spa

WR9 is the main postcode district for Droitwich Spa. It also reaches some surrounding areas, so checking the full address is useful when comparing nearby childcare.

All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years old can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks of the year.

No. Families can use fewer hours than their full entitlement. Funded childcare can also be stretched across more than 38 weeks where the chosen provider offers that arrangement.

If your child is only using funded hours, Worcestershire states that you cannot be charged a registration fee. A refundable deposit may be requested when reserving a place in advance, but it must be returned by the end of the first funded term.

Working parent eligibility must be refreshed every 3 months. If your circumstances change or the code is not renewed, a grace period may allow your child to continue using the funded hours temporarily. Children aged 3 and 4 still keep their universal 15 hour entitlement.

No. Attending a nursery or nursery class attached to a Worcestershire school does not give priority or guarantee admission to Reception. Parents must make a separate school application at the appropriate time.

Yes. Funded hours can be shared between eligible childcare settings where this suits the family. Worcestershire allows eligible 2 year old funding to be used at a maximum of two childcare settings in one day.

Worcestershire provides Early Years Inclusion Supplement Funding where a child needs additional support beyond the setting's usual provision. The funding can help providers meet the extra costs of supporting children with special educational needs or disabilities while they attend funded early education.