Nurseries in Worcester

Worcester addresses are mainly spread across WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4 and WR5, covering the city centre and residential areas on both sides of the River Severn.

Yes. St John’s is part of Worcester, lying west of the River Severn and connected to the city centre across the river.

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.

Funding starts from the term after your child reaches the qualifying age and meets the relevant eligibility rules. The main start dates are 1 January, 1 April and 1 September.

The 15 hour universal entitlement is available to every 3 and 4 year old. The 30 hour entitlement depends on working family eligibility and is available from 9 months old until school age where the qualifying conditions are met.

Yes. The standard working family entitlement is based on 30 hours for 38 weeks, but some providers can spread the same annual entitlement across more weeks using fewer hours each week.

Compare the setting’s opening and closing times, funded session pattern, meals, additional hours and charges outside the funded entitlement. Eligibility for 30 hours does not necessarily mean every nursery offers the same daily schedule.

Yes, optional costs can apply for things such as meals, nappies or additional activities, but the funded childcare hours themselves should not be charged for. Any extra costs should be clearly explained before the place is agreed.

Early years settings use a graduated response to assess a child’s needs, plan support, put it in place and review progress with parents. Worcestershire also provides Early Years Inclusion Supplement Funding where eligible children need additional support within their setting.