All the Information You Need at a Glance
How do I register?
You can register your child at any time after birth. Please visit the Admissions Process page for more details. Places are assigned on a first-come, first served basis, so we kindly advise you to register as soon as possible. If there is a waiting list for your chosen cohort, you will only be added once you have registered your child.
Can I visit the school?
Yes. Prospective parents are invited to attend our regular Open Days.
At what age can children join Wetherby Pembridge Minors?
Children may join our nursery in the September after they turn 2. If there is space available earlier, then they may join us the term after they turn 2. Please ask to be placed on our waiting list at the time of registration if you require this option.
Is the nursery co-ed?
Yes, we accept both boys and girls into our nursery.
How is the nursery structured?
Our nursery school is divided into two year groups:
Nursery 1: for boys and girls aged 2-3 years old
Nursery 2: for boys and girls aged 3-4 years old
Can my child do full days? Do you offer part-time places?
Nursery 1 (children aged 2-3) can do half days with arrival between 8:15am and 9:00am and departure from 11:45am to 12pm, or full days with departure from 3:15pm to 3:50pm. Nursery 2 (children aged 3-4) are required to do full days with arrival between 8:15am and 9:00am and departure from 3:15 to 3:50pm.
What are your teaching ratios?
We adhere to the necessary standard requirements as defined by the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
Where will my son or daughter move on to after attending Wetherby Pembridge Minors?
If your child is a girl, she can move to Chepstow House or Pembridge Hall. If your child is a boy, he can join Wetherby School Kensington, Wetherby School Notting Hill or Chepstow House.
Our staff will support you in selecting and applying to your next school. For further information, please consult the admissions policy of your chosen school. Sibling priority will be recognised, in line with our schools’ admissions policies.
What is the curriculum model at Wetherby Pembridge Minors?
Our nursery delivers an established and effective curriculum that has been developed, adapted and refined across almost 50 years in order to provide the best possible education and preparation for today’s little ones.
How are places offered?
We offer places on a first come, first served basis and send out our offers 15 months prior to your requested start date.
Are lunches and snacks included in nursery care?
Yes. If your child attends full days with us, we will provide them with a nutritionally balanced, healthy three-course meal for their lunch, cooked in our on-site kitchen by our experienced catering team. We also provide healthy morning and afternoon snacks. We cater to dietary or medical needs and food restrictions.
Does the nursery offer the Minimum Funding Entitlement?
We accept Local Authority funding for 15 hours and 30 hours of childcare.
When can I drop off and collect my child?
Half days: Arrival time is between 8:15am and 9:00am and departure time is between 11:45am and 12:00pm.
Full days: Arrival time is between 8:15am and 9:00am and departure time is between 3:15pm and 3:50pm.
How will you keep me informed about my child’s progress?
You will receive regular electronic updates with the teacher’s observations on your child’s progress via the platform Arc Pathway.
Contact Us Today
If you still have a question about our nursery, please contact us via the Enquiry Form below. Our friendly team will be happy to help.