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Nursery FAQs

Have a question about Funky Nursery & Pre-School?
Find answers to some of the questions parents and carers ask us most often, from sessions and funding to settling in, meals and everyday nursery life.

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If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please get in touch with our friendly team — we’re always happy to help.

We welcome children from babies through to preschool, providing age-appropriate learning environments that support every stage of early development.

We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, providing flexible childcare for working families.

Yes, we are open all year (excluding bank holidays and a small number of planned closure days, which are communicated well in advance).

Yes. We offer funded places for eligible children, including:

  • 15 funded hours
  • 30 funded hours
  • Working Family Entitlements
  • Funded places for eligible 2-year-olds

Our team can help you understand what funding you may be entitled to.

Yes. Healthy meals and nutritious snacks are available throughout the day. We cater for dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences.

Our fee structure is fully transparent. Any optional extras or consumables will always be explained before your child starts.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, using play-based learning to help children develop confidence, creativity and independence.

Our preschool programme develops:

  • Early reading and writing
  • Mathematical understanding
  • Communication and language
  • Independence
  • Social skills
  • Emotional resilience

Helping children transition confidently into Reception.

Absolutely. Outdoor learning is an important part of every day, allowing children to explore nature, develop physical skills and build confidence.

We offer a modern, purpose-built environment combining:

  • Inspiring learning spaces
  • Interactive educational resources
  • Outdoor adventure play
  • Highly qualified practitioners
  • Strong family partnerships
  • Individual learning journeys
  • A focus on wellbeing and confidence

Our aim is to give every child the very best start in life.

Yes. Every child is allocated a dedicated Key Person who builds a close relationship with your family and supports your child’s learning and wellbeing.

Parents receive regular updates through our secure nursery app, including:

  • Photos
  • Learning observations
  • Daily routines
  • Meals
  • Sleep information
  • Nappy changes (where appropriate)
  • Development updates
  • Daily communications through our Famly app

Of course. We believe strong partnerships with parents are essential and our team is always happy to discuss your child’s progress.

Safeguarding is our highest priority. We have:

  • Robust safeguarding procedures
  • Secure entry systems
  • DBS-checked staff
  • Qualified paediatric first aiders
  • Daily health and safety checks
  • Regular staff training
  • CCTV throughout the setting
  • Daily Safety and Maintenance checks

Yes. We work closely with parents and healthcare professionals to ensure every child’s needs are safely met.

We will contact you immediately if your child becomes unwell during the day and follow our illness procedures to ensure their comfort and wellbeing.

Yes. We provide settling-in visits to help children become familiar with their new surroundings and build confidence before their official start date.

We’ll provide a welcome guide before your child starts, but generally we ask parents to provide:

  • Spare clothes
  • Named coat
  • Named water bottle
  • Comforter (if needed)
  • Wellies

Simply complete our online enquiry form or contact the nursery directly. Our team will arrange a visit and guide you through the registration process.

Absolutely. We encourage families to visit, meet our team and explore our learning environments before making a decision.

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend registering your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment.